Trump suggests idea to withhold back pay from furloughed federal employees following shutdown

This report has been updated. WASHINGTON – The Trump administration appears to be reconsidering how laws related to government shutdowns were interpreted during its first term. According to notes from the Office of Management and Budget, changes in interpretation were reported by Axios and confirmed by White House officials. These changes have implications for the […]

Trump permitted to withhold foreign aid funds sanctioned by Congress in court ruling

WASHINGTON – A federal appeals court recently overturned a previous decision mandating the Trump administration to utilize foreign aid funds authorized by Congress. Interestingly, the court sidestepped the main issue of whether the president can disregard spending parameters set by legislators. Judge Karen Lecraft Henderson emphasized that only the Director of the Government Accountability Office […]

There is no valid reason to withhold the body cam footage of Jabari Peoples.

Why Can’t I Watch Body Cam Videos from the Jabari Peoples Shooting? There are no ongoing investigations. The family is fine. So, why can’t Alabama law enforcement, the Homewood Police Department, or Jefferson County District Attorney Danny Kerr share the Dan video for everyone to see what really happened? It seems absurd. On Wednesday afternoon, […]