Federal Agencies
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Hegseth announces new Office of Religious Affairs at the Pentagon
“Our department is, you might say, putting on the full armor of God, because while we wage physical war, we all know the real battle is spiritual,” Hegseth says
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FBI releases new data on would-be Trump assassin Thomas Crooks' text messages to mystery person
The information was released through a Judicial Watch Freedom of Information Act request and contained text messages the bureau determined were "pertinent" to the investigation.
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You Vote: Do you agree with Trump admin that IRS returns should have to disclose citizenship status?
The administration argues the requirement would help prevent illegal immigrants from collecting federal benefits that they're not eligible to receive. This would save taxpayers up to $2 billion, the Trump administration claims.
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Department of Homeland Security to assess how it identifies extremism in its ranks
Internal probe follows similar one within Defense Department about possible extremists among military personal, after Jan. 6 riot.
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Biden seeks $80 billion to strengthen IRS audits of high income earners to pay for economic agenda
Biden administration officials say the enforcement would rake in up to $700 billion in revenue over the next decade.
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House Republicans press Biden ATF nominee for probe on whether Hunter Biden illegally bought gun
"You are not exempt from the law no matter who you are, even if your last name is Biden," the letter states.
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Justice Department to investigate Louisville Police Department following Breonna Taylors death
The investigation comes more than a year after Breonna Taylor's death.
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FDA to consider potential ban on menthol cigarettes
Agency must respond to ‘citizen petition’ this month.
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Secretary of State Blinken will allow embassies to fly LGBTQ flag on same pole as U.S. flag
The authorization reverses Trump administration policy.
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Education Dept. says there is a need for 'improving racial equity' in the education system
"The Department recognizes that COVID-19 — with its disproportionate impact on communities of color — and the ongoing national reckoning with systemic racism have highlighted the urgency of improving racial equity throughout our society, including in our education system," the proposed rule states.
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FDA reports multiple failings at plant that ruined 15 million Johnson & Johnson vaccine doses
Some failures found in the report include employees improperly handling medical waste.
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Justice Department announces investigation into Minneapolis police department practices
Attorney General Garland made announcement day after a jury found ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin guilty of murder in George Floyd death.
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg used now-banned term 'illegal aliens' while affirming immigrants' dignity
People who unlawfully enter the U.S. now must be described using "inclusive" terminology, according to a new directive.