Federal Agencies
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GAO confirms it is investigating Trump Housing official Pulte over mortgage fraud probes: Report
The GAO, a nonpartisan government watchdog, said it has taken up the case based on a referral.
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US Institute of Peace named after Trump amid administration's court battle
The renaming comes as the institute is expected to be the backdrop for the signing of a peace agreement between Congo and Rwanda
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HHS vaccine advisory panel to determine hepatitis B vaccine scheduling for children
The vaccine advisory panel will debate and possibly delay the vaccine for the hepatitis B virus
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Treasury announces new sanctions on entities and people securing machinery for Iran's defense
The move is meant to weaken Iran's military amid the conflict, and comes as countries warn Iran is close to developing a nuclear weapon after it increased its production of near weapons-grade uranium.
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Customs and Border Patrol agents blocked from entering LA Dodgers parking lot
"[U.S. Customs and Border Patrol] vehicles were in the stadium parking lot very briefly, unrelated to any operation or enforcement," the Department of Homeland Security said.
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Federal district judge rejects 'Duffy Directive' that ties DOT grants to immigration cooperation
Duffy made the announcement in April that states would lose funding for various infrastructure projects, like roads and bridges, if they support diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and President Trump’s immigration enforcement efforts.
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FDA halts new clinical trials seeking to send American cells to hostile labs for genetic engineering
The order comes as the Trump administration vows to bring transparency back to the United States' health industry.
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Treasury notes largest blue-collar wage growth in nearly 60 years under America First policies
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that the growth is fueled by Trump's “emphasis on manufacturing” and his push to remove illegal migrants from the workforce, which opened jobs for American workers.
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DHS looks to add new restrictions on lawmakers visiting ICE facilities
The new guidelines look to place restrictions on lawmaker interaction with detainees, by instructing them to provide a list of inmates they hope to speak with, or give them 48-hours notice so they can create a sign-up list for people who want to speak with lawmakers.
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Trump administration will close down LGBTQ youth crisis hotline next month to make it more inclusive
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) confirmed the order in a statement on Tuesday night, stating it's “Press 3 option,” will be removed on July 17.
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Social Security to run out of money year earlier than projected: trustees
"If Congress does not act, combined trust fund reserves are currently projected to become depleted in 2034," the trustees said.
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Top Homeland Security official says 'foreign adversary' possibly behind anti-ICE riots
Protests and riots broke out across Los Angeles in response to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents' arrests of illegal migrants.
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Department of Justice eliminates 4,500 jobs, plans to cut 1,500 from FBI
The DOJ's budget request is for $33.6 billion, which is $2.5 billion less than the prior fiscal year's budget.