The month of November brought about many significant updates to the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP). The month began with delays to funding being procured by those in the program due to the government shutdown and actions in the Supreme Court.
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From October 1 to November 12, the U.S. faced the longest government shutdown in its history. Most federal agencies during this time frame remained non-operational, including the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), which is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and releasing data regarding labor economics and statistics.
At the core of Trump’s presidential campaign in 2024 was his promise to reshape the economy. Now, as president, he has enacted tariffs worldwide as part of his “America First” policy.
Her name is Rumeysa Ozturk, a student from Turkey with a valid F-1 visa allowing her and other international students to pursue academic studies in the United States.
On February 25, 21 federal employees working for Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) resigned en masse, writing a joint letter to White House Chief of Staff Susan Wiles.
Although it has only been a month since the current administration took office, the news has been dominated by the flurry of executive orders and decisions from Donald Trump.
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In September 2024, New York City (NYC) Mayor Eric Adams was charged by federal prosecutors on several counts, including bribery, fraud, and violating campaign finance rules.
Recently, the new administration fired the attorneys appointed by the previous president. While it’s standard practice, the coordination for a successorship plan has led to uncertainty within the White House.
With every new administration assuming office, policy shifts are to be expected, and with Trump returning to office, his favorite way of enacting change is through executive orders.
On January 23, a dozen Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents came unannounced and without a warrant to Ocean Seafood Depot, a Newark store.