Trump Administration – Page 15

Julie Su Sued Over Freelancer Rule

January 17, 2024 3:34 pmJanuary 17, 2024 5:04 pm

The new federal rule Julie Su’s Department of Labor issued last week regarding freelance workers now has its first direct legal challenge, with the Pacific Legal Foundation yesterday filing a suit calling the new rule arbitrary, capricious, and, in fact,...

California Reps help House Pass Extension of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act

December 14, 2023 8:32 pmDecember 15, 2023 9:13 am

Buried in the National Defense Authorization Act, which sets the policy agenda and authorizes funding for the Department of Defense annually, the House also passed an extension of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. Instead of reforming FISA, the House authorized...

Former Senior Trump Administration National Security Officials Issue Ultimatum Over FISA 702 Debate

December 13, 2023 4:43 pmDecember 14, 2023 8:33 pm

As Congress is currently debating how to reform and/or reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), rather than authorizing it for another full year – along with another year of FBI abuses, some are calling out Republicans...

Congress Should Act to Save Health Care Costs

September 14, 2023 10:45 amSeptember 14, 2023 10:46 am

As a mother of a young family, escalating health care costs and their impact on our budget are always at the top of my mind. Families like mine across the country continue to struggle as prices for health services are...

Supreme Court Votes 6-3 To Strike Down President Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Program

June 30, 2023 12:43 pmJune 30, 2023 12:43 pm

In a 6-3 decision on Friday, the United States Supreme Court ruled that the Biden Administration does not have the legal authority to forgive student loans under the HEROES Act. This ruling officially ends the plan by President Joe Biden...

California EDD on Fed Hotseat

February 15, 2023 1:33 pmFebruary 15, 2023 1:49 pm

California’s Employment Development Department is in the crosshairs of Congress’ Committee on Oversight and Accountability for its poor handling of its pandemic benefit programs. It is estimated that $191 billion was lost to “improper payments” across the country by various...

Five Car Makers Back Biden Decision To Allow California’s Stricter Auto Emissions

June 9, 2022 4:26 pmJune 9, 2022 4:27 pm

Earlier this week, Ford, Volkswagen, BMW, Honda and Volvo announced that they would be backing President Joe Biden’s decision to allow California to set their own stricter emissions standards for vehicles despite ongoing challengers from some lawmakers and states in...