Category : Search result: federal probe


Trump plans mass federal layoffs during shutdown

Former President Donald Trump and allies are reportedly planning sweeping federal workforce reductions that could bypass Congress, raising concerns about government stability and workers' rights.

US Govt Shutdown Leaves Federal Workers Without Pay

Hundreds of thousands of American federal employees confront financial catastrophe as political stalemate in Washington triggers government shutdown, leaving workers without pay during crucial holiday season.

Federal agents deployed to Portland against state wishes

Federal law enforcement officers have been deployed to Portland, Oregon without state approval, sparking protests and raising serious questions about states' rights and federal overreach in American democracy.

Texas Lawyers Face DOJ Civil Rights Investigation

The US Department of Justice has launched a civil rights investigation into legal professionals in McAllen, Texas, following serious allegations of misconduct and rights violations against local residents.

US Government Shuts Down in Funding Standoff

The US federal government has entered a partial shutdown after Democratic lawmakers refused to support a Republican spending bill, leaving critical services in limbo and hundreds of thousands of workers facing furlough.

AOC Under Bribery Probe for Met Gala Tickets

Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is under investigation by the House Ethics Committee over claims she improperly accepted VIP tickets to the Met Gala. The probe follows a bombshell complaint from former ICE Director Tom Homan.

NY AG Letitia James Faces Ethics Probe Over Court Conduct

US Attorney Erik Siebert files a misconduct complaint against New York Attorney General Letitia James, triggering a formal investigation by a state ethics committee over alleged unprofessional behaviour during a high-profile fraud trial.

CMA Launches Probe into Nationwide-Virgin Money Merger

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has initiated a formal 'phase 1' investigation into the proposed £2.9 billion acquisition of Virgin Money by Nationwide Building Society, scrutinising potential impacts on consumer choice and competition.

Trump's Supreme Court challenge over Fed's Lisa Cook

Former President Trump initiates a Supreme Court battle to block the renomination of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, setting up a major constitutional confrontation over presidential powers and central bank independence.

Powell Warns: High Inflation to Delay Rate Cuts

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivers sobering testimony, indicating prolonged high interest rates as inflation proves more persistent than anticipated, sending ripples through global markets.

FBI serves subpoena to Charlie Kirk's Turning Point USA

Exclusive: The FBI has delivered a subpoena to conservative group Turning Point USA, founded by Charlie Kirk, as part of a significant investigation into its financial and operational activities, sparking outrage among Trump allies.

Page 1 of 4