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Congressional Pay Raise Debate The current congressional pay raise proposal has sparked heated debate. Members of Congress have seen their salaries frozen at $174,000 since 2009, with no cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for over a decade. Some lawmakers contend that this pay level discourages talented individuals from seeking office. They argue a raise is long overdue,…

In American governance, the appointment of individuals to key positions often reflects broader philosophical ideals. The role of wealth and private sector experience in shaping federal operations aligns with certain foundational principles of the republic. 1. Trump’s Economic Advisors Donald Trump has assembled a team of economic advisors with considerable financial expertise. Howard Lutnick, CEO…

Trump Calls for Transparency on Mysterious Drone Sightings President-elect Donald Trump has voiced concerns over the recent spate of mysterious drone sightings in New Jersey and along the East Coast. At a press conference, he asserted: "The government knows what is happening. Look, our military knows where they took off from. If it's a garage,…

Agreement is part of a scramble by Biden administration to prevent the change that the incoming administration has promised – and voters have voted for. Hybrid Work Agreement for SSA Staff The Biden administration and the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) have reached a landmark hybrid work agreement for 42,000 Social Security Administration (SSA) employees, effective…

Trump Threatens to Sue Pollster and Newspaper Over Inaccurate Iowa Poll Donald Trump has announced plans to sue pollster Ann Selzer and the Des Moines Register for a poll claiming he was losing to Kamala Harris in Iowa before the election. Trump ultimately won Iowa by over five points, making the poll appear significantly inaccurate.…

ABC News Settles Defamation Lawsuit with Trump for $15 Million ABC News and George Stephanopoulos have reached a settlement in the defamation lawsuit filed by President-elect Donald Trump. The case stemmed from Stephanopoulos' repeated statements in a March interview that Trump was found "liable for rape," which conflicted with New York law's specification of "sexual…

Donald Trump's 2024 journey involved numerous legal challenges. Notable charges related to his handling of classified documents at Mar-a-Lago and allegations of election interference in Georgia. The New York hush-money case and a tax fraud investigation also resurfaced. Despite these challenges, Trump secured the Republican nomination, demonstrating his enduring base support. His campaign strategy adapted,…

Trump Proposes Scrapping Daylight Saving Time President-elect Donald Trump has proposed eliminating daylight saving time. In a TruthSocial post, Trump declared that the Republican Party would work to end this practice, citing inconvenience and costs to the nation. His remarks align with growing calls for change from those frustrated by biannual clock adjustments. Elon Musk…

The ‘Kids for Cash’ Scandal: A Dark Chapter in Pennsylvania’s Judicial History The ‘Kids for Cash’ scandal was a shocking episode in Pennsylvania’s history, involving judges Michael Conahan and Mark Ciavarella. This corrupt duo received millions for sending children to for-profit detention centers. The affair began in 2002 when Conahan closed a state-run juvenile center…

Biden Administration Auctions Border Wall Materials as Trump Prepares for Office Return The Biden administration is conducting auctions of unused border wall materials as former President Trump prepares to return to office. U.S. Customs and Border Patrol footage reveals flatbed trucks transporting wall sections from Tucson. Approximately half a mile of materials are being moved…