'From February 2022 to December 2023, Congress appropriated about three times as much money for its response to the conflict in Ukraine as the federal government spent on Customs and Border Protection. ...'
'... mandates that the PSHBP begin coverage starting in January 2025. Though situated within the broader FEHB Program, the PSHBP is a separate health benefit, with separate carriers, plans, and enrollment prerequisites. ...Critically different from FEHB, the PSHBP requires verifying the Medicare enrollment of PSHBP enrollees – for example, if a postal annuitant who is required to be enrolled in Medicare Part B is not enrolled or disenrolls, they are no longer eligible to be enrolled in the PSHBP. To meet this requirement, OPM must routinely accept and integrate Medicare eligibility enrollment information and confirm PSHBP eligibility with a number of stakeholder agencies, exchanging data with the Social Security Administration (SSA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Department of Labor Office of Workers Compensation (DOL), OPM Retirement Services (RS), and, of course, USPS. This integration is unique among employer-based health insurance programs.'
'...The move marks the second step in a years-long process to prep federal agencies for working with artificial intelligence. ...'
'The Dollar Milkshake Theory predicts that the US dollar will strengthen relative to other currencies during times of economic stress. This is because investors will flock to US dollars as a safe-haven asset. The theory also has implications for global asset classes and investments. ...'
'...Legislation has been reintroduced in the House (HR-7337) to create a short-term disability insurance program for conditions not covered by the Federal Employees Compensation Act program, the latest in a series of attempts to fill one of the major gaps in insurance coverage the government offers to federal employees.
The measure would partially replace salary for...'
'...CAPI is a 100 percent state-funded program designed to provide monthly cash benefits to aged, blind, or disabled non-citizens who are ineligible for SSI/SSP solely due to their immigration status. ...'
' ...flown by private chartered jet to Sacramento and dumped on the doorstep of a local church without any advance warning,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a statement Saturday. ...'
'...With views of things in America continuing to be bad and now hitting their most negative marks of the year, one might expect an incumbent president to trail in a pre-election poll — as Joe Biden does in this one. But that's only half the story. The other half is that Donald Trump holds distinct advantages in his own right when voters look forward: More voters think they'd be better off financially if Trump wins in 2024, and more voters think it's Trump who can keep the U.S. out of a war, if he wins.
Mr. Biden's Democratic base looks a little more shaky than Trump's...'
'Left-leaning billionaire George Soros is prepping to take a huge stake in Audacy, America's second-largest radio company with its more than 220 stations nationwide, the New York Post reported ...buying the big stake to exert a greater influence as the November election draws near. ...'
'...Mohn held up what he claimed was his father's head during a politically charged rant in which he claimed that he was the president of the United State that he posted on his YouTube channel.
Mohn said many saw him as the messiah, and wanted him as president, while urging relatives living with federal employees to murder them. He blamed the federal government for 'woke mobs'...'
'...Sen. Tom Cotton, before Sunday's procedural Senate vote to advance a $95 billion supplemental aid bill for Ukraine and Israel, said he would be voting no, particularly after the failure of a bill that would have added border security to the measure. "We did spend four months promising the American people that we would secure our own border before we focused on other countries' borders," the Arkansas Republican said on "Fox News Sunday." "The legislation that's left, I have serious concerns about the $19 billion of non-defense aid in there."...'
'...Israeli forces have discovered a tunnel network hundreds of meters long extending partly under UNRWA's Gaza headquarters, the military says, calling it new evidence of Hamas militants burrowing under the main relief agency for Palestinians. Israeli Army engineers took reporters with foreign news outlets through the tunnel passages. ...'
'...The Biden administration has confirmed that terms like "MAGA," "Trump" and "Kamala" were included in the push by federal investigators for banks to surveil private financial transactions following the Jan. 6, 2021 protests at the U.S. Capitol, a letter obtained by Fox News Digital reveals. ...'
'...CNN's Anna Coren speaks with CNN Sports Analyst Christine Brennan about Taylor Swift's effect on the surge in female NFL fans ...'
'During a press conference on Wednesday in Las Vegas, DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said his department has deployed 385 personnel across the city to provide security assistance to local law enforcement to ensure the safety of the estimated 65,000 people attending the big game.
“To be clear: there are no known, credible, specific threats to the Super Bowl or to Las Vegas at this time...The department said the NFL received a SAFETY Act designation from DHS, which allows officials “to invest in the most current security technologies, procedures, services, controls and systems contributing to structural and physical security during the Super Bowl.”
“These measures grant providers of those technologies' liability protections in the event of a terrorist attack,” the department added. ...'
'...A probe that spared President Joe Biden from criminal charges paradoxically dealt him a threatening political blow. Special counsel Robert Hur’s report released Thursday on Biden...'
'...“It is becoming increasingly harder to live in America if you're only making the average salary," He posted. "The cost of living is NOT as affordable as it was 3 years ago. This is causing problems as we go into presidential elections.”...'
'...Not only are couples who merge finances more satisfied with their relationship, they are more likely to be on the same page about money issues, according to a study...'
'Join the effort to offset loneliness seniors may feel on the national day of love ...The group of volunteers, organized by Wish of a Lifetime from AARP, strives to make the annual day of love special for older adults in nursing homes, long-term care facilities and similar settings throughout the country. "A lot of people are very isolated right now...'
'...The details in Friday’s jobs report pointed to broad hiring gains across the economy. Professional and business services, a category that includes managers and technical workers, added 74,000 jobs. Healthcare companies added 70,000, retailers 45,000, governments at all levels 36,000 and manufacturers 23,000. ...'
'...Police departments in sanctuary cities and their suburbs are reporting crime waves tied to illegal aliens who are summarily released into the country by the Biden administration after crossing the southern border. In particular, Chicago and New York City are suffering significant increases in crimes committed by illegals. ...'
'...Ford Motor Company is planning to contract technology and software from at least four Chinese firms that supply similar services to the Chinese government and military, and the North Korean government, according to contracts obtained by Republican investigators. The revelations — which were released Monday by Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., the chair of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, and Energy and Commerce Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash. — are part of the GOP's ongoing joint investigation into Ford's partnership with Fujian, China-based electric vehicle (EV) battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL)...'
'...Government or federal positions are frequently an excellent choice for those seeking career security, strong benefits, and optional retirement plans. Check out Top 10 States In The US With Highest Number of Federal Workers and more. ...'
'...Many words describe President Biden’s Iran policy. “Craven,” “weak,” “obsequious” and “embarrassing,” among others, come readily to mind. But there are no words to describe adequately the recent White House decision, first reported by The Wall Street Journal, to warn Tehran about a possible terrorist attack. ...'
'...has a real dual loyalty problem, or worse, a singular loyalty to a foreign nation. ...She proclaimed to the crowd that Somalis control the U.S. government and that it exists to "safeguard the interests of Somalia." She also stated that she is Somalian first and Muslim second. There was no mention of any allegiance to the United States despite her serving in its Congress. ...Watch video'
'Janet Yamanaka Mello, 57, who is currently under criminal investigation, brazenly claims she “earned” her civil servant retirement package despite allegedly using the funds to purchase over 30 homes, luxury cars, and jewelry through the seven-year-long scheme. The military admitted that there is nothing that can be done ...treason, rebellion or insurrection, or other similar offenses. There is no similar statutory authority for denying retired pay based on a conviction of other offenses.'
Snippet of Article: "...Pentagon spokesman John Kirby speaks during a media briefing...Why are you making it easier for people to enter the country illegally..."
'...An alarming letter dated January 17th, 2024, was drafted by 10 former FBI executives that warned of an imminent but preventable terrorist threat to the United States perpetrated by hostile individuals who entered the country illegally through the southern border. The letter, which was sent to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), House Speaker Mike Johnson, and the Chairs of both the House and Senate committees for Intelligence and Homeland Security, warns that the policies of President Joe Biden have enabled a "soft invasion" of military-aged men from several hostile nations with terror-linked groups. ...'
'...As of Wednesday morning, The New York Times reported that 163,713 were cast for Trump in New Hampshire on Tuesday. Before Trump's victory, the top vote-getters were ...'
'...report on why Hunter Biden's "Sugar Brother" Kevin Morris claims he gave the former crackhead more than $5 million "in loans" to cover expenses and pay Hunter's outstanding tax liabilities, as well as to purchase some of Hunter's mediocre-at-best art+. ...'
'...sleeping on cots on the ground at Logan International Airport’s international terminal in scenes eerily similar to those at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport. ...Massachusetts State Police officers are being paid overtime to patrol the area, Gov. Maura Healey said Monday — blaming the Biden administration for the mess. “We need DC to act. We need Congress to act...'
'...Trump Thursday night spoke out against the potential Senate border deal, which is still emerging, in a post on his Truth Social page. "I do not think we should do a Border Deal, at all, unless we get EVERYTHING needed to shut down the INVASION of Millions & Millions of people, many from parts unknown, into our once great, but soon to be great again, Country!” the GOP primary frontrunner posted. ...Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., a close Trump ally, predicted that even if the Senate passes a compromise deal, the measure will fail in the House.'
'...court judge had dismissed the charge against Joseph Fischer, a former Pennsylvania police officer, and two other defendants, ruling it didn’t cover their conduct. The justices agreed to hear the appeal filed by lawyers for Fischer, who is facing a seven-count indictment for his actions on Jan. 6...'
'...Republicans on the House Homeland Security Committee plan to center their second impeachment hearing for Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on victims affected by the surge of migrants at the border. ..."Infuriating, because these tragedies were preventable. Secretary Mayorkas has failed to enforce the laws of the United States, and the consequences have been disastrous."'
'...President Donald Trump is the resounding winner of the 2024 Iowa Caucus, finishing with more than 50% of the overall vote. ...'
'...Mayorkas has been 'derelict in his duty to secure the homeland'...'
'...the deal would allegedly include setting an allowance of 5,000 migrant crossings per day into the United States, grant work permits to the adult children of H-1B visa holders, and automatically grant work permits to undocumented migrants as soon as they are released from custody. ...'
'Atlanta Federal Reserve President Raphael Bostic said inflation could "see-saw" if policymakers cut interest rates too soon, warning that inflation's descent towards the central bank's 2% goal was likely to slow in the months ahead, the Financial Times reported on Sunday. ...'
'...Protestors have breached the reinforced gate and riot police have confronted them - other protestors began scaling the fence...Non-essential personnel were evacuated from the area...protesters hurled water bottles and the sticks broken off their Palestinian flags at the officers...No arrests were made.'
'...Michael Roman filed a motion this week charging that Willis hired Wade because they are in “an improper relationship.” Roman’s attorney, Ashleigh Merchant, further charged that Wade and Willis were perpetrating what amounted to a RICO scheme to enrich themselves with the $700,000 the district attorney’s office has paid him so far. The motion includes invoices to document the payments and notes that Wade filed for divorce from his wife of 26 years one day after he was hired by Willis. ...'
