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The U.S. Federal Reserve has moved forward with another interest rate cut, reducing its benchmark lending rate by 0.25 percentage points to a range between 3.75% and 4.0%. The decision, which marks the second reduction in just two months, highlights the central bank’s growing focus on stabilizing a labor market

A sudden wave of furloughs at the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has exposed a dangerous mismatch between ambitious nuclear modernization goals and fragile funding practices. This NNSA furlough impact on nuclear modernization is threatening to delay key weapons programs. It could also erode U.S. readiness. With roughly $20 billion

Courts divided over presidential authority in domestic deployments President Donald Trump’s decision to deploy National Guard troops to Oregon and Illinois has sparked a series of legal disputes testing the limits of executive authority. Both Portland and Chicago became the focal points of court battles after state governors opposed the

Ongoing political stalemate leaves thousands of employees unpaid and key programs uncertain The United States federal government shutdown has reached its 22nd day, with no agreement in sight between Republicans and Democrats. As negotiations remain stalled, millions of Americans are feeling the impact of the halted federal operations. Thousands of

Public concern grows amid overlapping enforcement operations Across several U.S. cities, the deployment of National Guard troops has raised concerns among immigrant communities and legal experts. In Chicago, a recent federal immigration operation — which included a helicopter and resulted in dozens of arrests — has intensified fear among undocumented

Reports and footage fuel debate over federal enforcement tactics In recent weeks, several videos shared on social media have captured confrontations between Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers and civilians across the United States. One recording from Hyattsville, Maryland, shows a man pinned to the ground by two officers. During

Former FBI Director Faces Trial in Virginia Former FBI Director James Comey has pleaded not guilty to federal charges of making false statements and obstructing a congressional proceeding. The plea was entered on Wednesday in federal court in Alexandria, Virginia, through his attorney, Pat Fitzgerald. During the arraignment, the judge

A new challenge to firearm regulations reaches the nation’s highest court The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case involving a Hawaii law that limits where individuals may carry firearms. The legislation, enacted in 2023, prohibits carrying guns on private property open to the public—such as restaurants, bars,

Introduction Former President Donald Trump’s administration promoted the deployment of National Guard troops in several U.S. cities, citing concerns about rising crime rates. These actions have generated a mix of responses, ranging from support by certain governors to legal challenges in multiple states. Cities involved in deployments or requests Thousands