President and Administration
Republicans balk at Trump's spending cuts and tariffs: While Republican lawmakers initially supported President Trump's executive actions and federal spending cuts…
Trump officials defend HHS cuts as more methodical than the slashing at other agencies: The Trump administration and Department of Government Efficiency began dismissing 3,600…
House GOP budget plan targets deep SNAP cuts: House Republicans' new budget plan includes $230 billion in cuts to agriculture programs, which will likely reduce SNAP food aid benefits…
Trump administration fires thousands of federal workers: Mass layoffs have begun across at least seven federal agencies, including the Department of Energy…
Federal judge blocks Trump order on health care for transgender youth: On Thursday (2/13), a federal judge in Baltimore temporarily blocked President Trump's…
Trump’s funding freeze raises a new question: Is the government’s word good? The Trump administration has frozen billions of dollars in climate and clean energy funding that was allocated through the 2022…
Records show how DOGE planned Trump’s next DEI purge – and who gets fired next: A team of workers from the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) developed…
White House failed to comply with court order, judge rules: Federal Judge John J. McConnell Jr. ruled on Monday (2/10) that the Trump administration defied his order to release billions in federal grants…
RFK Jr. reign begins at HHS: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was sworn in as Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary on Thursday (2/13), and his plans to reshape the agency…
California
California’s hemp market is rife with highly intoxicating, synthetic products, report says: A new study titled "The Great Hemp Hoax" reveals widespread issues..
MAGA sheriff running for CA governor vows to end ‘sanctuary’ laws: Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, a pro-Trump Republican, launched his 2026 California gubernatorial campaign on Monday (2/17)…
Newsom’s gas-price watchdog warns of impending price spikes: California's Energy Commission's Division of Petroleum Market Oversight (DPMO) alerted Gov. Newsom…
Puerto Rico
Trump Administration's Immigration Enforcement Actions Impact Puerto Rico: The Trump administration's intensified immigration enforcement has led to the detention of individuals in Puerto Rico, including U.S. citizens. Reports indicate that Puerto Ricans have been mistakenly caught in immigration sweeps, raising concerns about the accuracy and fairness of these operations. Critics argue that the administration's aggressive tactics are causing undue harm to communities and infringing upon citizens' rights. (The Bulwark)
Proposed Legislation in Puerto Rico Aligns with Trump Administration's Energy Policies: A new bill in Puerto Rico seeks to eliminate renewable energy targets and extend the operation of a controversial coal-fired power plant. Supported by Governor Jenniffer González, the proposal mirrors the Trump administration's energy stance, favoring fossil fuels over renewable sources. Environmentalists warn that this move could exacerbate the island's health issues and environmental degradation. (AP News)
ACLU Files Lawsuit Over Migrant Detentions at Guantánamo Bay: The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a lawsuit seeking access to migrants detained at the Guantánamo Bay naval base. The detainees, including individuals from Puerto Rico, are reportedly held without access to legal representation, raising concerns about their rights and the legal basis for their detention. The ACLU demands that detainees be granted communication with attorneys and challenges the administration's lack of transparency regarding these detentions. (Reuters)
Education
LVJUSD, GUSD: DOGE, Education Department threaten states’ funding if they don’t cut DEI programs: President Trump's Department of Government Efficiency and Department of Education…
Title IX Under Trump: President Donald Trump signed executive orders that define sex as exclusively male or female and prohibit transgender students from participating in women's and girls'…
All ED Clients: DOGE announces $881 million in cuts for Education Department contracts: The Education Department has terminated 89 contracts, cutting $881 million in funding…
DOGE cut off from student loan data, for now: The Education Department has temporarily agreed to block DOGE, a commission established by Donald Trump in January 2025 and run by Elon Musk..