President Trump accepts the recess despite outstanding nominees waiting to be confirmed. President Donald Trump agreed on Saturday to the Senate going on its August recess despite over…
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Federal Aid and Assistance Programs
Federal assistance programs are more than government policies as they can be lifelines during difficult seasons. What role does federal aid play in shaping the everyday lives of Americans, and how far does its reach truly extend?
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Labor Department Launches Online Resource for Disabled Vets
The “Veterans Accommodations Toolkit” is intended to assist disabled veterans fund employment. The Department of Labor announced the launch last month of the Veterans Accommodation Toolkit. Developed by…
Read MoreState Department Deports Haitians Who Support Gang Leaders
Supporters of terrorist organizations are subjection to deportation regardless of permanent resident status. This week, the State Department announced the deportation of certain Haitian nationals who hold green…
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Interior Department Seeks to Recover Critical Minerals from Mine Waste
The agency states, “Mine waste holds untapped supplies of minerals essential for U.S. technology and national security.” The Department of the Interior has launched an effort to recover…
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Pentagon Signs $200 Million Contract for Elon Musk AI Chatbot Grok
“Grok for Government” AI tools will be available across the Defense Department. The Department of Defense (DoD) finalized a $200 million contract to integrate Grok, the AI chatbot…
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Microsoft No Longer Allows China-Based Engineers to Aid Pentagon
Senator contacts the defense secretary regarding exposure via defense contractors or subcontractors. Microsoft has revised its cloud services practices to no longer allow China-based engineers to provide technical…
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The Federal Balance of Power
Unlike legislation passed by Congress, executive orders do not require approval from the legislative branch. They obtain authority from the Constitution. What are the checks and balances within the federal government maintain the balance of power amidst the growing use of executive orders?
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Supreme Court Allows President to Fire Product Regulation Commissioners
The commission is managed by Congress, The Supreme Court supported the authority of the Executive Branch in granting the emergency request from President Trump’s administration to remove members…
Read MoreState Department Announces U.S. Withdrawal from UNESCO
The nation will leave the organization at the end of December 2026. The U.S. State Department announced this past week that the United States will be withdrawing from…
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