Episcopal Bishop Mariann Budde, who publicly criticized President Donald Trump over his immigration policies, is now facing scrutiny after reports revealed that her church’s federal contracting arm, Episcopal Migration Ministry (EMM), received $53 million in taxpayer funds in 2023 for its migrant resettlement efforts. The Trump administration has temporarily paused these programs for evaluation of potential abuse.
Catholic Relief Services (CRS), the largest recipient of USAID funding, is bracing for significant reductions following the Trump administration’s decision to freeze foreign aid and restructure government spending. With 50% of its $1.5 billion budget coming from USAID, CRS is preparing for mass layoffs, office closures, and project terminations worldwide.
Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) sparked controversy Thursday when she criticized Iowa for being "too White" during a House Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing on government efficiency.
Border czar Tom Homan issued a strong warning Thursday, stating that individuals who leak information about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids “might find themselves in handcuffs.” Speaking with Fox News host Harris Faulkner, Homan emphasized the serious consequences of obstructing law enforcement operations aimed at detaining illegal immigrants with criminal records.
Fox News host Charlie Hurt dismissed protests by government bureaucrats against the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) as ineffective in turning American voters against President Donald Trump. Speaking on “Fox & Friends Weekend” Thursday, Hurt argued that public opposition to cuts in government spending is limited to those benefiting directly from it.
A bipartisan effort in the U.S. Senate aims to assess the effects of smartphone use in classrooms as multiple states move to restrict the devices in schools.
Panama’s President José Raúl Mulino firmly rejected claims from the U.S. State Department that American government vessels would be allowed to transit the Panama Canal without paying fees.
Google has announced the elimination of its diversity hiring targets and is conducting a comprehensive review of its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. This decision aligns with a broader trend among major corporations reassessing DEI commitments in response to recent legal and political developments.
