Federal

Trump’s DOGE Office Shutters, but Federal Workers Aren’t Exempt From More Cuts—Here’s What’s Next

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Elon Musk with a black make america great again hat, a goldchain and, a chainsaw for a doge update

The U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), once touted as the Trump administration’s tip of the spear against waste, fraud, and corruption, has quietly ceased to exist—at least as a coordinated agency. When it was launched in late January, DOGE—initially helmed by Tesla billionaire—and aspiring trillioniare—Elon Musk and championed by President Donald Trump—was given an … Read more

Judge Throws Out New York AG Letitia James’ Federal Fraud Indictment

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New York Attorney General Letitia James after appearing In Federal Court. Smiling with the sun on her face

The federal fraud indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James was dismissed by a federal judge on Monday. “The Attorney General’s attempt to install Ms. Halligan as Interim U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia was invalid,” U.S. District Court Judge Cameron McGowan Currie wrote in a ruling, according to CNN. President Donald Trump … Read more

A Property Where Prestige and Power Meet: 120-Year-Old Home of Famed Federal Judge Lists for $5.8 Million

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Historic home Bedford Hills

Behind a long tree-lined drive in a quiet countryside community stands an esteemed estate that once belonged to one of the most respected federal judges in American history. Now listed for $5.75 million, the historic property in Bedford Hills, NY, was built in 1906—and was, for many years, home to Judge Learned Hand, who is … Read more

Trump’s 5 Finalists for New Federal Reserve Chair: What They Mean for Housing

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Trump’s 5 Finalists for New Federal Reserve Chair: What They Mean for Housing

President Donald Trump now has a short list of five final candidates to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, and his ultimate selection will have major implications for the housing market and the broader economy. Although Trump has repeatedly threatened to fire Powell, whom the president himself appointed during his first term, Powell seems destined … Read more

NY Attorney General Letitia James Set To Be Arraigned on Federal Fraud Charges

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Protester in support of New York Attorney General Letitia James with a sign that says 'Letitia James' prosecution is suppression of opposition' 'release the epstein files'

New York Attorney General Letitia James is set to be arraigned in Norfolk, VA, this morning after being charged with felony fraud and making false statements to a financial institution. James had been under investigation since May over a 2023 mortgage. The investigation looked into a loan she took out to help her niece buy … Read more