Judge Appointed by Obama Refuses to Allow Trump Administration to Cancel Protected Legal Status for Almost a Million Immigrants
Judge Blocks Trump Administration from Ending TPS for Haitians and Venezuelans A federal judge ruled on Friday against the Trump administration’s attempt to terminate temporary legal protections for hundreds of thousands of individuals from Haiti and Venezuela. US District Judge Edward Chen, an Obama appointee, stated that the move to end these protections was “arbitrary […]
Google Allegedly Finalizes $45 Million Deal With Netanyahu To Support Israeli Communication
Government documents accessed by Drop Site News reveal that Google entered into a $45 million advertising agreement with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office in late June, aimed at promoting the government’s narrative regarding Gaza. This six-month campaign leverages YouTube and Google’s Display & Video 360 platform to circulate videos that dispute claims of hunger […]
Maytag Plantation, a renowned sports landmark in Alabama, listed for $11.1 million
A prominent sports estate in Alabama is up for sale. The historical Maytag Plantation, located in Union Springs, spans 1,579 acres and is listed at $11.1 million. This plantation has roots dating back to the 1920s when LB Maytag, associated with the Maytag appliance family, purchased it as a private retreat. It evolved into Sedgefields […]
Newsom states that Trump’s unauthorized military deployment amounted to $120 million.
Sacramento Governor Gavin Newsom expressed concerns on Thursday regarding President Trump’s choice to deploy the National Guard to Los Angeles, calling it an expensive political stunt that could cost taxpayers nearly $120 million. This figure comes from estimates detailing expenses incurred since June, when the California State Guard deployed over 4,200 National Guard soldiers and […]
Newsom’s $160 Million Homeless Initiative Shows Poor Outcomes
California’s Homelessness Program Faces Scrutiny Governor Gavin Newsom’s initiative aimed at addressing California’s homelessness crisis has consumed hundreds of millions in taxpayer money, reportedly serving only a small fraction of those in need, according to a recent Calmatters report. Newsom introduced the Care Court program in 2022. Its goal is to assist Californians battling untreated […]
Administration takes steps towards removing protections for 58 million acres of national forests
If the Trump administration’s proposed changes go through, around 85,000 acres of forests in Tennessee might be opened for development. The administration is pushing to develop more than 58 million acres of national forests that were previously protected, including those in Tennessee. During an announcement, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brook Rollins mentioned that there’s a three-week […]
How a $100 million project safeguards communities in Flagstaff from flooding
Storm Hits Arizona: Impact and Preparations Flagstaff, Arizona – This week, Arizona is experiencing another round of storms, bringing much-needed monsoon moisture, particularly at higher elevations. However, heavy rainfall can result in hazardous flooding, especially in areas like Flagstaff that have previously faced wildfires. Coconino County has undertaken significant preventive measures this year to address […]
New $98 million warehouse for Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control that shouldn’t be built
Alabama ABC Board Plans New Warehouse The Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Board is set to construct a new 250,000-square-foot warehouse on Rep. Dickinson Drive in Montgomery, aiming for completion next year. The estimated cost for this facility is $98 million, which will be funded through ABC’s operational expenses over the next 20 years. Neil […]
Health Science Center awarded $12 million grant to address rural health care disparities
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is set to spearhead a four-year project aimed at addressing healthcare disparities in rural Tennessee, thanks to a $12 million grant from the Tennessee Department of Health. The establishment of a center for excellence at Tennessee Regional Medical Center was announced on Tuesday. It seems that Wendy, the […]
City Council in L.A. hesitates on $5 million request for law firm regarding homelessness issue
LA City Council Allocates Additional Funds for Legal Representation in Homelessness Case On Wednesday, the Los Angeles City Council decided to allocate another $5 million to a law firm tasked with defending the city in a prolonged homeless-related legal situation. This decision has sparked some questions that will be sent to a committee for further […]