Easter Monday could soon become federal holiday under new GOP proposal
Two GOP lawmakers in the House and Senate are leading the way on a new legislative proposal that could soon make Easter Monday a federal holiday.
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Judge blocks WH from enforcing parts of executive order targeting law firm
Washington — A federal judge on Tuesday said she will prevent the Trump administration from enforcing portions of an executive order that targets the law firm Susman Godfrey, finding that the directive likely retaliates against the firm and its clients for their exercise of constitutionally protected speech. U.S. District Judge Loren AliKhan granted the firm’s
Major university medical center accused of hiding DEI programs, influential Senator calls them out
After Vanderbilt University Medical Center was allegedly caught hiding their DEI resources, Tennessee GOP Sen. Marsha Blackburn is calling on the medical school to comply with President Trump's orders demanding they such programs be halted.
Texas poised to create its own version of DOGE as bill passes both chambers
Texas lawmakers passed a bill that would establish a new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) following Elon Musk's federal model. The state agency will focus on cutting bureaucracy and improving government services.
15 State Attorneys General Ask CEOs of Major Corporations to Dump DEI Policies
Fifteen state attorneys general urged a group of top corporate leaders on April 15 to drop their companies’ diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. Such programs are “divisive” and “unlawful,” the state officeholders, led by Andrew Bailey of Missouri, said in correspondence addressed to Business Roundtable. The six-page letter was signed by 14 other state
Trump Orders Technological Upgrades in Infrastructure Permitting Processes
As the president imposes retaliatory tariffs, companies like Nvidia are committing to setting up manufacturing hubs in the country. President Donald Trump issued a memorandum to expeditiously conduct environmental reviews and evaluate permits for leveraging modern technology and fast-tracking related projects in the country. Trump has ordered executive departments and agencies to “make maximum use
Hawley urges Republicans to cut taxes for working-class voters who ‘put Trump in the White House’
Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., says Republicans need to cut taxes for President Trump's base by applying income tax credits to the payroll tax.