As Congress prepares to finalize a sweeping tax and spending bill backed by President Trump, food banks across Alabama are preparing for a surge in need. If the legislation becomes law, major cuts to social welfare programs like SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and Medicaid could leave millions without essential
Record-Breaking Holiday Travel Expected This year, the Fourth of July falls on a Friday for the first time in more than ten years—making it a prime opportunity for an extended getaway. Nearly 72.2 million Americans are expected to travel at least 50 miles between June 28 and July 6, up 1.7 million
Federal operation uncovers billions in fraudulent addiction treatment claims Nearly 200 defendants charged in largest health care fraud takedown to date The United States Department of Justice has unveiled details of a major nationwide operation targeting health care fraud, announcing charges in nearly 200 federal cases. The takedown marks the
Ruling focuses on judicial reach, not on the substance of citizenship order In a 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Friday that federal courts should limit nationwide injunctions, granting a request from former President Donald Trump’s administration. The decision did not address whether Trump’s executive order regarding birthright citizenship
South Carolina allowed to block federal funding for non-abortion services On Thursday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that South Carolina may lawfully prevent certain organizations from receiving federal Medicaid funds for non-abortion medical services. In a 6-3 decision, the Court upheld the state’s right to set its own rules for
On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an order temporarily suspending a lower court ruling that required the government to provide at least 15 days’ notice before deporting individuals to countries other than their own. The original order, issued by Judge Brian Murphy of the U.S. District Court in Massachusetts,
The whistleblower complaint claims that senior officials prioritized deportations over legal compliance during the Trump administration. A former Justice Department attorney has filed a formal whistleblower complaint accusing the agency’s leadership of planning to deliberately ignore court orders in order to expedite deportations under former President Donald Trump’s administration. Erez
Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced on social media that negotiations with Harvard University are progressing and a formal agreement could be revealed in the coming days. Trump described the talks as constructive and stated that both parties are working toward a resolution that he believes would be “historic” and
The State Department will resume student and scholar visa processing, adding public access to social media accounts as a new vetting requirement. The U.S. Department of State announced it will begin processing visa applications for international students and visiting scholars once again, with a new requirement: applicants must make their
Massachusetts jury acquits Read of all major charges in the 2022 death of John O’Keefe. After three years and two highly publicized trials, Karen Read has been acquitted of the most serious charges in connection with the 2022 death of Boston police officer John O’Keefe. The 45-year-old was facing charges
Federal agency expands use of surveillance and AI-based monitoring tools U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is deploying advanced technology to strengthen its ability to identify and monitor individuals within the country. The new tools include mobile applications that allow federal agents to scan a person’s face through a phone
The Los Angeles rapper leads the field with his album “GNX” and hit single featuring SZA Kendrick Lamar’s dominance in the music industry shows no sign of slowing. The Los Angeles rapper received nine nominations for the 2026 Grammy Awards, marking another milestone in his celebrated career. His name appears
The White House reinstates nomination after previous withdrawal President Donald Trump has once again nominated tech entrepreneur and astronaut Jared Isaacman to serve as NASA administrator, months after initially withdrawing his name over concerns related to political affiliations. The earlier withdrawal, announced in May, followed what Trump described as a