Federal Agencies
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Government spending on seniors' benefits soon to make up majority of federal budget
The Joint Economic Committee’s 2026 report shows that non-interest federal spending on Social Security and Medicare payouts will climb from 45% to 52% over the next decade.
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Trump admin says migrants in US on visas must return home to apply for green card
The department said the change includes international students and temporary workers, stating those who are in the U.S. on temporary visas are expected to only remain in the country for a set time.
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NOAA predicts below normal hurricane season
With El Niño expected to develop during the hurricane season, driving warmer sea surface temperatures and weaker trade winds, NOAA said this week it predicts a 55% chance of the hurricane season having fewer storms than normal.
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GAO again warns Congress about nation's 'unsustainable fiscal path'
"Congress has a critical role to play in addressing risks to the Treasury market stemming from the unsustainable fiscal path and the debt limit," the GAO report said. "Taking action to address these risks would help ensure the continued broad-based demand for Treasury securities, reinforce the global role of the U.S. dollar, and support Treasury's efforts to finance government borrowing at the lowest cost over time."
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National Park Service to reopen Grand Canyon's Northern Rim
The North Rim was hit by the Dragon Bravo Fire, which burned 145,504 acres in the park after lightning started it on July 4, 2025. It continued to burn until it was 100% contained by late September.
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Blanche says he 'never heard' Trump tie Bondi's firing to Epstein files
President Trump has elevated Todd Blanche from deputy attorney general to acting attorney general.
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You Vote: With Thursday's firing of Pam Bondi as Attorney General, what do you think?
Bondi will be replaced, at least temporarily, by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, President Trump said.
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National debt over 4x greater than reported, accounting group says
Unlike Treasury’s calculations, Truth in Accounting included all of the federal government’s unfunded obligations.
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Bondi announces one-month transition out of AG role
Bondi's tenure as AG was contentious. Her popularity tanked early in 2025 after she organized a botched PR stunt over the Epstein files in which she distributed largely public information to influencers.
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Bondi removed as attorney general
Speculation about Attorney General Pam Bondi has persisted for months, in large part over what has been considered her mishandling of the Epstein files and her failure to prosecute President Trump's political enemies
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Trump considers firing Bondi, replacing her with Zeldin: reports
“Attorney General Pam Bondi is a wonderful person and she is doing a good job,” President Trump said
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Hegseth lifts suspension of Army pilots who flew helicopters near Kid Rock's home
"No punishment. No investigation. Carry on, patriots," Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said
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Education Dept opens Title IX probe into VA county schools over illegal alien sexual assault reports
“Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) received the complaint yesterday and is reviewing it. We are prepared to fully cooperate with the U.S. Department of Education’s inquiry,” FCPS said