Federal Agencies
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Department of Agriculture taking steps to make sure illegal migrants don't get federal benefits
The guidance mandates states to collect more documents to prove the identity of those applying for SNAP and to crack down on individuals using fake social security numbers for benefits.
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FBI arrests Wisconsin judge for allegedly helping illegal migrant 'evade arrest'
Patel said that Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested on obstruction charges.
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Transportation secretary warns states could lose funding for infrastructure over immigration, DEI
The secretary reminded states that they have entered a legal agreement with the federal government to comply with all applicable regulations and laws, and that the government can pull funding if the recipients are not in compliance.
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FBI raids homes of alleged anti-Israel protesters who demonstrated at University of Michigan
One pro-Palestine group said the protesters were raided because of their views on Israel's war with Hamas in Gaza. The group claimed there were eight protesters who were detained, and four homes were raided.
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Watch Live: HHS Sec RFK Jr outlines plan to rid US food supply of petroleum-based synthetic dyes
Red Dye No. 3 was already banned under the Biden administration.
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Treasury Department sanctions Iranian petroleum magnate who previously tried to ship oil from Texas
The sanctions come as President Donald Trump and his administration tries to both negotiate a nuclear deal with Iran, and also keep up its maximum pressure campaign.
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Masked thief stole Homeland Secretary Noem's handbag in DC restaurant
The bag was reportedly carrying Noem's work badge and $3,000 in cash.
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EPA chief Zeldin assures Americans agency deregulation efforts won't harm environment
Zeldin also argues that November 2024 voters elected now-President Trump because they wanted such changes.
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EPA chief Zeldin says protecting environment, growing economy go hand in hand
“Under my leadership, EPA will no longer view the goals of protecting our environment and growing our economy as binary choices. We must and we will choose both,” Zeldin says of the EPA’s mission.
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FBI arrests Kansas City man suspected of attacking Tesla facilities
The arrest marks the second apprehension the bureau has made this week in relation to attacks on multiple Tesla facilities. The first arrest took place on Saturday and was in relation to an arson attack on a Tesla facility in New Mexico.
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Trump to replace Hunter Biden whistleblower Shapley as IRS commissioner 3 days after appointing him
Shapley is the fifth leader to leave the agency this year.
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Trump administration halts New York offshore wind project
The Interior Department issued an order earlier this week calling for the immediate halt of construction on the Empire Wind Project "until further review," citing new information suggesting that the Biden administration "rushed through its approval without sufficient analysis."
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Leaked HHS budget slashes $40 billion; axes Head Start, LIHEAP programs
The proposal would also establish a new health agency under HHS — the Administration for a Healthy America — which will receive at least $14 billion to do the work of many programs the budget intends to cut.