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DOGE Uncovers $4.7 Trillion in Untraceable Treasury Payments
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has identified $4.7 trillion in Treasury payments that were made without a critical tracking code, raising concerns over federal financial transparency. The transactions, which were missing the Treasury Account Symbol (TAS), accounted for nearly 70% of federal expenditures in fiscal year 2024. 
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has identified $4.7 trillion in Treasury payments that were made without a critical tracking code, raising concerns over federal financial transparency. The transactions, which were missing the Treasury Account Symbol (TAS), accounted for nearly 70% of federal expenditures in fiscal year 2024. -
Leonard Peltier Freed After 50 Years: Biden Commutation Triggers FBI Backlash
Leonard Peltier, the 80-year-old Native American activist convicted in the 1975 killings of FBI agents, walked out of a Florida prison Tuesday after President Joe Biden commuted his life sentence to home confinement. 
Leonard Peltier, the 80-year-old Native American activist convicted in the 1975 killings of FBI agents, walked out of a Florida prison Tuesday after President Joe Biden commuted his life sentence to home confinement. -
Four Top Deputies Resign Amid NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ Political Crisis
Four of New York City Mayor Eric Adams' top deputies resigned on Monday, deepening the turmoil within his administration as he continues to grapple with political fallout from a federal corruption case that was abruptly dropped last week. The departures come amid growing scrutiny over the Justice Department's decision to dismiss charges against Adams and increasing pressure from lawmakers calling for his resignation. 
Four of New York City Mayor Eric Adams' top deputies resigned on Monday, deepening the turmoil within his administration as he continues to grapple with political fallout from a federal corruption case that was abruptly dropped last week. The departures come amid growing scrutiny over the Justice Department's decision to dismiss charges against Adams and increasing pressure from lawmakers calling for his resignation. -
‘No Kings on Presidents Day’ Rallies Target Trump Policies, Musk’s Influence
Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets across the United States on Monday in coordinated "No Kings on Presidents Day" protests against President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk, who leads the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency. The rallies, spanning major cities and state capitals, opposed Trump's executive actions and Musk's increasing influence over federal spending policies. 
Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets across the United States on Monday in coordinated "No Kings on Presidents Day" protests against President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk, who leads the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency. The rallies, spanning major cities and state capitals, opposed Trump's executive actions and Musk's increasing influence over federal spending policies. -
Kamala Harris’ Broadway Speech Sparks Mockery Over ‘Word Salad’ Remarks
Former Vice President Kamala Harris drew criticism for a speech delivered to the cast of A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical on Broadway, with detractors mocking her remarks as incoherent and likening her delivery to a "word salad." The event, which took place over the weekend, was part of a broader visit to New York, where Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, also attended a performance of Gypsy. 
Former Vice President Kamala Harris drew criticism for a speech delivered to the cast of A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical on Broadway, with detractors mocking her remarks as incoherent and likening her delivery to a "word salad." The event, which took place over the weekend, was part of a broader visit to New York, where Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, also attended a performance of Gypsy. -
Trump Seeks Supreme Court Approval to Fire Whistleblower Protection Chief
The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to overturn a lower court ruling that temporarily reinstated Hampton Dellinger as head of the Office of Special Counsel (OSC), marking the first major legal appeal of Trump's second term. The emergency petition, filed by acting Solicitor General Sarah Harris, argues that the court must intervene to protect presidential authority, calling Dellinger's reinstatement "an unprecedented assault on the separation of powers." 
The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to overturn a lower court ruling that temporarily reinstated Hampton Dellinger as head of the Office of Special Counsel (OSC), marking the first major legal appeal of Trump's second term. The emergency petition, filed by acting Solicitor General Sarah Harris, argues that the court must intervene to protect presidential authority, calling Dellinger's reinstatement "an unprecedented assault on the separation of powers." -
DOJ Moves to Dismiss Corruption Charges Against NYC Mayor Eric Adams Amid Prosecutor Resignations
The Department of Justice filed a motion on Friday to dismiss corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams following a series of resignations from top federal prosecutors who objected to the decision. The motion, signed by senior officials, including acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove, signals a significant intervention from DOJ leadership after a week of internal turmoil. 
The Department of Justice filed a motion on Friday to dismiss corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams following a series of resignations from top federal prosecutors who objected to the decision. The motion, signed by senior officials, including acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove, signals a significant intervention from DOJ leadership after a week of internal turmoil. -
14 States Sue Elon Musk, Trump Over Constitutionality of Government Efficiency Office
A coalition of 14 states filed a lawsuit Thursday against Elon Musk and President Donald Trump, challenging the constitutionality of the authority granted to Musk through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The lawsuit, brought by Democratic attorneys general from states including Arizona, Michigan, and Rhode Island, argues that Trump unlawfully created DOGE and granted Musk sweeping powers without congressional approval. 
A coalition of 14 states filed a lawsuit Thursday against Elon Musk and President Donald Trump, challenging the constitutionality of the authority granted to Musk through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The lawsuit, brought by Democratic attorneys general from states including Arizona, Michigan, and Rhode Island, argues that Trump unlawfully created DOGE and granted Musk sweeping powers without congressional approval. -
Judge Orders Trump Administration to Lift USAID Funding Freeze, Citing Economic Fallout
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to lift its freeze on U.S. foreign aid funding, citing the economic disruption caused by the sudden suspension of payments to contractors, suppliers, and nonprofit organizations. The ruling, issued late Thursday by U.S. District Judge Amir H. Ali, requires the administration to notify all affected organizations and demonstrate compliance by Tuesday. 
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to lift its freeze on U.S. foreign aid funding, citing the economic disruption caused by the sudden suspension of payments to contractors, suppliers, and nonprofit organizations. The ruling, issued late Thursday by U.S. District Judge Amir H. Ali, requires the administration to notify all affected organizations and demonstrate compliance by Tuesday. -
Trump’s Reciprocal Tariff Plan Targets Key Allies, Raising Inflation and Global Trade Tensions
President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an order authorizing reciprocal tariffs on U.S. trading partners, a move that could reshape global trade dynamics and escalate economic tensions with key allies and competitors. The directive, which aims to impose tariffs equivalent to those foreign nations charge on U.S. goods, introduces significant uncertainty for businesses and consumers while raising the prospect of retaliatory measures from trading partners. 
President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an order authorizing reciprocal tariffs on U.S. trading partners, a move that could reshape global trade dynamics and escalate economic tensions with key allies and competitors. The directive, which aims to impose tariffs equivalent to those foreign nations charge on U.S. goods, introduces significant uncertainty for businesses and consumers while raising the prospect of retaliatory measures from trading partners.
