At least 10 federal agency offices in Oregon are listed for lease termination under a plan released by the Trump administration. However, officials say this will not have any “immediate effect” on the services provided at these locations. The Oregon leases are part of 657 nationwide closures that Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency claims … Read more
If you’re turning 67 next month and considering when to start collecting Social Security benefits, it’s important to carefully weigh the long-term impact of your decision. Once you claim Social Security, your benefit amount is typically locked in for life, apart from annual cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs). If you claim before your Full Retirement Age (FRA), … Read more
The United States boasts a rich tapestry of history, with each state offering its unique landmark that encapsulates its cultural and historical significance. Here’s a journey through the most historic landmark in every state: Alabama: Edmund Pettus Bridge Located in Selma, the Edmund Pettus Bridge stands as a pivotal symbol of the Civil Rights Movement. … Read more
In a significant legal development, U.S. District Judge Ellen Hollander of Maryland has issued a temporary restraining order preventing the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, from accessing the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) systems containing personal data of millions of Americans. The order also mandates the deletion of any personally identifiable information … Read more
Bees are essential for pollination, which helps many plants and crops reproduce. These hardworking pollinators contribute over $15 billion to the value of crop production each year, making them critical for agriculture and maintaining a healthy ecosystem. While bees are beneficial to the environment, they can sometimes build nests in unwanted spots like chimneys or … Read more
Maine Rep. Jared Golden is joining other Democrats in demanding answers and accountability after reports that Trump administration officials discussed military plans in a group chat that included a journalist from The Atlantic. Golden, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, described the alleged leak of war plans as a “serious failure of information … Read more
If your data has been leaked, you’re not alone. Data breaches happen so often these days that they’ve become almost routine. That’s bad news because no one wants their personal information exposed. But there’s a silver lining — since so much data is out there, individual data points become less valuable. Data brokers — companies … Read more
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined 26 other attorneys general in supporting the Trump Administration’s actions against the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua (TdA). The coalition is also calling for a stay on a district court’s temporary restraining order that blocked President Trump’s measures to combat the violent group. “Tren de Aragua is a … Read more
The conflict between Attorney General Pam Bondi and Rep. Jasmine Crockett has intensified, with Bondi demanding that Crockett apologize to Tesla shareholders for her criticism of the automaker. The issue began when Crockett supported #TeslaTakedown, a movement organizing peaceful protests against Elon Musk’s electric vehicle company. Bondi addressed the situation on Fox Business with Maria … Read more