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Congress Probes Alleged Favoritism in Federal Contract for Tech Startup
A bipartisan House oversight inquiry is underway to determine if the GSA improperly favored Patriot Mobility Solutions—linked to Trump allies—for...
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FEMA’s New Disaster Plan: Stop Knocking on Doors, Start Relying on Hubs
According to a leaked memo, FEMA will no longer do door-to-door outreach after natural disasters, instead operating “fixed site” centers—such as...
Trump’s Saudi trip raises prospect of US-Saudi nuclear deal amid proliferation concerns
President Donald Trump’s upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia intensifies discussions about a possible U.S.-Saudi civil nuclear cooperation agreement....
Trump team considers suspending habeas corpus to speed deportations, drawing legal fire
Amid a push to expedite deportations, the Trump administration is considering suspending the constitutional right of habeas corpus at the border—a...
Lawmakers Decry VA Health Cuts, Demand Answers
House Democrats criticized deep staffing and service cuts at the Department of Veterans Affairs, alleging they harm patient care for millions of...
Texas Revives Funding for Child ID Kits Despite Doubts
Texas lawmakers are quietly moving to re-fund a child fingerprint and DNA kit program previously dropped as ineffective. Critics say the kits...
Senate GOP Axes School Wi-Fi Hotspots, Citing Spending Concerns
A Republican-led Senate vote has nixed a federal program that funded Wi-Fi hotspot lending for students in low-income areas. Supporters say the...
Trump Army Appointee Pressured to Divest Defense Contractor Stock
Michael Obadal, appointed to a major Army acquisition role by President Trump, is under fire for holding significant stock in Anduril Industries—a...
Birthright Citizenship Order Stalled by Courts
President Trump’s bid to end birthright citizenship via executive order is in limbo as multiple lawsuits have frozen its enforcement. Courts argue...
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