news2shortsThe vice-president’s attack on European values signalled a historic realignment. Should the continent seek rapprochement or go its own way? Continue reading…
The Department of Education last week said it canceled nearly $350 million in “woke” spending, purportedly addressing the most pressing problems of education policy and practice. The agency canceled 10 contracts with Regional Educational Laboratories (REL), totaling $336 million, after a review of the contracts uncovered “wasteful and ideologically driven spending not in the interest … Read more
The acting head of the Social Security Administration (SSA) quit her job over the weekend after butting heads with the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), over efforts to access certain sensitive government records, according to reports. The Washington Post reported that three people familiar with Michelle King’s departure said on Monday that she … Read more
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem sent a stern warning on behalf of President Donald Trump, to those planning on entering the U.S. illegally, saying, “Don’t even think about it.” Noem announced Monday that she is launching a major multi-million-dollar ad campaign targeting illegal immigrants. “Tonight, I’m announcing a nationwide and international multimillion-dollar … Read more
King’s departure is the latest in a wave of exits from senior officials whose agencies have come into DOGE’s crosshairs.
New York City Comptroller Brad Lander (D) on Monday called on Mayor Eric Adams to prove he can still govern the city amid calls for his resignation after the Justice Department dropped bribery charges against him and four deputy mayors submitted their intent to resign. In a letter to Adams, Lander said the potential resignations … Read more
Four of New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ deputies have resigned amid the fallout over the Justice Department’s move to dismiss corruption charges against Adams last week.
The Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) discovered an identification code linking U.S. Treasury payments to a budget line item, which accounts for nearly $4.7 trillion in payments which was oftentimes left blank. “The Treasury Access Symbol (TAS) is an identification code linking a Treasury payment to a budget line item (standard financial process),” … Read more
Jack LaSota, who publishes blog under the name of ‘Ziz’, appears to be leader of group of anarchist computer scientists The apparent leader of a cultlike group known as the Zizians has been arrested in Maryland along with another member of the group, Maryland state police have said. Jack LaSota, 34, was arrested on Sunday … Read more
“Profanity is the parlance of the fool.” — President Teddy Roosevelt “Be on time. Never criticize a teammate. Never use profanity.” — UCLA 10-time NCAA Basketball Champion Head Coach John Wooden “I’ve been accused of vulgarity. I say that’s bulls—.” – Filmmaker Mel Brooks Do members of Congress curse? GOP REP WHO RETURNED TO CONGRESS … Read more
