New York Attorney General Letitia James has initiated a lawsuit against U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem. The crux of the lawsuit alleges the unlawful retention of approximately $34 million in funds requested by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) of New York. The MTA, a state agency, holds the responsibility of operating the city's subway and bus … [Read more...] about N.Y. AG James Sues DHS for $34M Over Transit Funding Freeze
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Lutnik Pushes to Tap University Patent Fortunes for Federal Revenues
The U.S. government, under the Trump administration, is contemplating a scheme to accrue a portion of the revenue generated from patents developed at major universities utilizing federal funds. This information comes to us from a recent interview with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on The Axios Show. Secretary Lutnick, when asked about potential deals that might yield the … [Read more...] about Lutnik Pushes to Tap University Patent Fortunes for Federal Revenues
Chicago Mayor Sidesteps Tough Policing Questions in MSNBC Interview
In a recent interview on MSNBC, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, known for his progressive stance and defense of the city's sanctuary policies, was asked repeatedly about the potential impact of federal funding for an additional 5,000 police officers on the city's safety. Johnson was a guest on the cable network's "Morning Joe" show, where host Joe Scarborough posed a question … [Read more...] about Chicago Mayor Sidesteps Tough Policing Questions in MSNBC Interview
Trump Unleashes Fury: Calls Democrat Nominees ‘Crazed Lunatics’ in Fiery Rant
The current political climate has stirred the pot more than a chili cook-off. President Donald Trump has branded Democrats as "crazed lunatics", accusing them of stalling his nominees unless they're handed a hefty $2 billion in federal funds. It appears that Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and his Democratic colleagues are slow-walking more than 150 of Trump's nominees. … [Read more...] about Trump Unleashes Fury: Calls Democrat Nominees ‘Crazed Lunatics’ in Fiery Rant
Judge Halts Trump’s Medicaid Cuts, Preserves Funding for Planned Parenthood
A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction blocking a provision in recent legislation that would have denied Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood and its affiliates. This development comes amidst ongoing debate over federal funding for organizations that provide abortion services. U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani, presiding in Boston, ruled that the provision in … [Read more...] about Judge Halts Trump’s Medicaid Cuts, Preserves Funding for Planned Parenthood