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FEMA Under Fire: Equity Focus Sparks Controversy Amid Disaster Response

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is facing intense scrutiny after a former employee slammed the agency's emphasis on equity, alleging it has led to politicized disaster response. The criticism comes on the heels of a disturbing incident in which a FEMA official instructed workers to avoid homes displaying Trump signs during relief efforts following a hurricane.

AI Revolutionizes U.S. Intelligence: Anthropic’s Claude Models Set to Transform Data Processing

Anthropic's advanced language model, Claude, is set to engage with the U.S. intelligence sector.  This month, Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence firm, joined forces with...

Controversy Erupts as FEMA Staff Directed to Disregard Trump Supporters in Hurricane Relief

On Thursday, House lawmakers scrutinized FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, pressing her for explanations after it was revealed that a staff member suggested relief workers...

RFK Jr. Seeks to Lead HHS, Aims for Major Health Agency Overhaul

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is actively engaging with President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team to advocate for a leadership role in public health oversight, although he will not serve as the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). Reports from the Trump team clarify that Kennedy will instead focus on vaccine safety and health data rather than taking on the HHS secretary role, which had been under consideration for both Kennedy and Dr. Ben Carson.

Steve Madden Shoe Company to Reduce Reliance on Chinese Manufacturing Following Trump Victory

With President-elect Trump’s tariffs on the horizon, footwear company Steve Madden is already adjusting its strategy to reduce reliance on Chinese manufacturing.

Colleges Offer Self-Care Spaces, Puppies, and Art Therapy to Help Students Cope with Election Stress

Students at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., are being provided with resources to handle election-related stress, according to a letter obtained by The Free...

Judge Rules Elon Musk’s Giveaway Can Continue

Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Judge Angelo Foglietta denied Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner’s request to block Elon Musk's $1 million giveaway.

Lyft to Pay $2.1 Million in Civil Penalties for Misleading Drivers About Earnings

The Department of Justice has announced that the ridesharing app Lyft will pay $2.1 million in civil penalties for misleading drivers about their potential earnings.

Gates Foundation Granted Diplomatic Immunity in Kenya

Kenya has granted the Gates Foundation diplomatic immunity, allowing the Foundation to be exempt from legal action for acts performed in its official duties.

Rep. Steil Issues Subpoena Against ActBlue For ‘Fraudulent and Illegal Foreign Donations’

Top House Republicans are putting ActBlue, the Democratic fundraising powerhouse, under the microscope, questioning its donor verification practices and raising concerns over potential foreign influence in U.S. elections. On Tuesday, Rep. Bryan Steil (R-WI), Chair of the House Administration Committee, issued a subpoena to ActBlue demanding documents that could reveal whether donations are being properly vetted for foreign involvement. This inquiry follows allegations that the platform’s lack of robust security measures could make it easier for foreign actors to funnel money into U.S. political campaigns, a serious breach of federal election laws.

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