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New Bill Could Pave the Way Toward Banning Student Debt Cancellation

Activists alarmed by potential ban on student loan cancellation in FAA Reauthorization Act.
Debt Collective raises concerns over language prohibiting relief for certain student loans.

Interior Dept. concludes 3-year probe of Indian boarding schools

The federal government acknowledged responsibility for the harm caused by the Native American boarding school system and proposed significant funding for healing and reconciliation.

Biden administration nears completion of second cybersecurity executive order with plethora of agenda items

The Biden administration is finalizing a new cybersecurity executive order focusing on AI, secure software, and other critical tech areas.

A Republican Trifecta

Republicans are nearing control of the House, enabling them to implement significant policy changes under Trump's Agenda.

What Trump Has Promised to Do on Day 1

Donald Trump has outlined ambitious plans for Day 1 of his potential second term, focusing on immigration, government reform, and addressing legal challenges.

Trump's refusal, so far, to accept transition assistance creates 'real risk,' observers say

Trump's campaign missed federal deadlines for transition assistance, complicating the administration change process. This could stress federal employees during a potential transition.

New Bill Could Pave the Way Toward Banning Student Debt Cancellation

Activists alarmed by potential ban on student loan cancellation in FAA Reauthorization Act.
Debt Collective raises concerns over language prohibiting relief for certain student loans.

Interior Dept. concludes 3-year probe of Indian boarding schools

The federal government acknowledged responsibility for the harm caused by the Native American boarding school system and proposed significant funding for healing and reconciliation.

Biden administration nears completion of second cybersecurity executive order with plethora of agenda items

The Biden administration is finalizing a new cybersecurity executive order focusing on AI, secure software, and other critical tech areas.

A Republican Trifecta

Republicans are nearing control of the House, enabling them to implement significant policy changes under Trump's Agenda.

What Trump Has Promised to Do on Day 1

Donald Trump has outlined ambitious plans for Day 1 of his potential second term, focusing on immigration, government reform, and addressing legal challenges.

Trump's refusal, so far, to accept transition assistance creates 'real risk,' observers say

Trump's campaign missed federal deadlines for transition assistance, complicating the administration change process. This could stress federal employees during a potential transition.
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Government tyranny comes to Main Street, with the feds more powerful than ever

The federal government is increasingly limiting Americans' freedoms
There are now over 5,200 federal criminal offenses and many more state and local crimes

The Supreme Court Has Figured Out How to Gut a Bunch of Crucial Federal Laws at Once

The Supreme Court is considering a case that could limit the federal government's ability to enforce regulations against lawbreakers.
The case involves the argument that the Securities and Exchange Commission does not have the right to fine wrongdoers.

Free COVID tests headed to nation's schools

School districts in the U.S. can order free rapid COVID-19 tests from the federal government starting in December.
This initiative will provide millions of tests to school districts as COVID cases are expected to peak in the winter months.
Schools will have the freedom to use the tests however they see fit, including distributing them to students, staff, and community members.
#migrant crisis

President Biden, NYC Mayor Eric Adams haven't spoken in a year as New York's migrant crisis worsens: Report

President Biden and NYC Mayor Eric Adams have not spoken in a year.
Adams blames the migrant crisis on the federal government.
Adams is under investigation for potentially receiving illegal donations from the Turkish government.

Mayor Adams right Biden failing on migrant crisis, but wrong on budget cuts: AOC

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez agrees that the federal government has not done enough to address the migrant crisis.
Ocasio-Cortez questions the need for additional federal spending on border security and believes resources should be allocated to shelters and services in cities.
She disagrees with Mayor Eric Adams' plan to make drastic cuts to city services and believes further analysis is necessary.

President Biden, NYC Mayor Eric Adams haven't spoken in a year as New York's migrant crisis worsens: Report

President Biden and NYC Mayor Eric Adams have not spoken in a year.
Adams blames the migrant crisis on the federal government.
Adams is under investigation for potentially receiving illegal donations from the Turkish government.

Mayor Adams right Biden failing on migrant crisis, but wrong on budget cuts: AOC

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez agrees that the federal government has not done enough to address the migrant crisis.
Ocasio-Cortez questions the need for additional federal spending on border security and believes resources should be allocated to shelters and services in cities.
She disagrees with Mayor Eric Adams' plan to make drastic cuts to city services and believes further analysis is necessary.
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Migrant crisis will be more visible when they start sleeping on the streets: Adams

New York City is facing a growing migrant crisis, with more asylum seekers expected to live on the streets.
Mayor Eric Adams plans to cut the cost of housing migrants by 20%, but has not provided details on how.
Adams criticized the federal government for not doing enough to help with the migrant crisis and called for New York City tax dollars to not be used for a national problem.

CISA turns 5 and looks to the future

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) was launched as the federal government's go-to cyber policy and incident response shop.
CISA was formed from the old National Protection and Programs Directorate at the Department of Homeland Security.
CISA has experienced significant growth in staff and funding in recent years.
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