Trump admin sued over plan to deploy election monitors at US midterm polling stations

Trump admin sued over plan to deploy election monitors at US midterm polling stations

US President Donald Trump. The Trump administration has been sued over its plan to deploy a large number of election monitors at polling stations across the US during next month’s midterm elections, with the NAACP alleging that the move could intimidate voters and interfere with the electoral process.The Guardian reported that the NAACP has filed … Read more

Trump says he would pardon admin officials before leaving White House, cites Biden pardons

Trump says he would pardon admin officials before leaving White House, cites Biden pardons

US President Donald Trump. US President Donald Trump said he would consider pre-emptively pardoning members of his administration before the end of his second term, telling Time magazine that he would have no issue granting clemency to officials who could face investigations or prosecution after he leaves office.“Yeah, sure I’d do that,” Trump said in … Read more

Americans exposing visa abuse face death threats, Trump admin says, promises help to whistleblowers: ‘We’ve got your back’

Trump administration warns people exposing visa abuse not to be intimidated as death threats emerge. (AP)

The Trump administration is warning people who speak out about alleged visa abuse, fraud and worker exploitation not to be intimidated after Labor Department Inspector General Anthony D’Esposito said death threats have been directed at government officials and Americans raising concerns about the issue. Trump administration warns people exposing visa abuse not to be intimidated … Read more

Trump admin paid $9.5 billion to federal workers to stay home in 2025: Report

Trump admin paid $9.5 billion to federal workers to stay home in 2025: Report

Trump administration spent $9.5 billion paying federal workers to do absolutely nothing, watchdog report says. The Trump administration spent an estimated $9.5 billion paying federal employees who were on administrative leave in 2025, as it moved to significantly reduce the size of the federal workforce, according to a new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report.About $6.7 … Read more

US Democrat urges House Speaker to sue Trump admin over triumphal arch, says Congress never approved funds

US Democrat urges House Speaker to sue Trump admin over triumphal arch, says Congress never approved funds

Rep. Chellie Pingree urges Speaker Johnson to sue Trump administration over Washington arch/Image: X A senior House Democrat has urged Speaker Mike Johnson to sue the Trump administration over plans to begin work on a proposed triumphal arch in Washington, arguing that Congress has not approved funding or authorised the project.Representative Chellie Pingree, the top … Read more

Judge orders Trump admin to give 48-hour notice before work on 250ft Arlington arch

Judge orders Trump admin to give 48-hour notice before work on 250ft Arlington arch

Judge Tanya Chutkan orders Trump administration to give 48-hour notice before work on 250ft Arlington arch. A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to notify the court at least 48 hours before carrying out any work at the site of a proposed 250-foot triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery.US District Judge Tanya Chutkan issued … Read more