DOJ Investigates Minnesota Hiring Practices for Possible Civil Rights Violations

Federal probe looks into state policy requiring justification for hiring non-minority candidates. The U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division launched an investigation into the State of Minnesota…

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President Signs HALT Fentanyl Act

The legislation ends the “cat and mouse” for prosecutors and includes synthetics that mimic fentanyl in its enforcement. President Donald Trump signed the Halt All Lethal Trafficking of…

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DOJ Sues California over Animal Welfare Law Potentially Affecting Egg Prices

Farm advocacy group requests investigation into potential price fixing by major egg producers. The Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a lawsuit this month against the state of California…

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U.S. and Israel Partner to Advance AI and Energy Collaboration

New agreement seeks to boost innovation, security, and resource efficiency across both nations. The U.S. Departments of the Interior and Energy, led by Secretaries Doug Burgum and Chris…

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Former President Acknowledges Not Approving Each Individual Pardon

President Biden’s chief of staff signed off on thousands of clemencies on the final day at the White House. Former President Joe Biden acknowledged this week that he…

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Congress Approves Rescissions Package, Goes to President for Signing

An amendment on releasing the Epstein files delayed the process on Thursday – President Trump directed the DOJ to release “relevant“ files. The House of Representatives passed the…

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State Department Begins Major Workforce Reduction Following Supreme Court Ruling

Nearly 2,000 Employees Expected to Be Laid Off as Part of Plan to Restructure and Downsize the Agency The U.S. State Department has begun widespread layoffs after a…

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Labor Department Updates Guidance on Work Authorization Verification

Secretary Chavez-DeRemer says new guidance implements an executive order that limits access to federal workforce services by unauthorized immigrants. The Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration has…

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Federal Agencies Warn Harvard Could Lose Accreditation Over Civil Rights Violations

Education and Health Departments cite violation of federal antidiscrimination laws, notify the accreditor of Harvard’s alleged noncompliance with Title VI. The U.S. Departments of Education and of Health…

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IRS Says Pastors Endorsing Political Candidates Should Not Lose Tax-Exempt Status

The agency filed a supporting brief with Christian broadcasters requesting a Johnson Amendment override. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) submitted a court filing last week with the National…

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