The Education Department will begin executing faster student loan forgiveness for borrowers with low beginning sums who were enrolled in the new SAVE plan, according to announcements made by Biden officials in January. With the help of the income-driven repayment plan known as SAVE, borrowers can make manageable installments that are eventually erased after twenty … Read more
In response to a new investigation on President Biden’s handling of confidential documents, Republicans are accusing him of being unsuitable for office and arguing that his Department of Justice is acting unfairly. The Special Counsel Robert Hur report, which was made public on Thursday, was harshly criticized by Republicans for having “disclosed evidence that President … Read more
A new bill introduced in the California Legislature on Thursday would outlaw plastic shopping bags completely in the state starting in 2026. Although grocery stores and other retailers are already prohibited from using thin plastic shopping bags in California, customers may still purchase larger plastic bags at the register that are supposedly reusable and disposable. … Read more
Right now, SNAP assists thousands of families. Thousands more people are also receiving TANF aid. There are notable distinctions between the 2 government initiatives for low-income families. Helping low-income or non-income families buy food to supplement their daily nutritional needs is the goal of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), previously referred to as Food Stamps. Purchasing … Read more
Mayor Eric Adams seemed to have won last month when the governor promised to provide $2.4 billion, more than twice the amount suggested the previous year, to help with the expenses of assisting the tens of thousands of migrants who have come to New York in search of safety. However, Mr. Adams stated on Tuesday … Read more
Based on fresh data issued by the Treasury Department and the IRS on Tuesday, the IRS is expected to collect hundreds of billions of dollars higher in default and unpaid taxes than previously estimated. A $561 billion increase in tax collections is anticipated between 2024 and 2034 as a result of increased enforcement made possible … Read more
During an earnings call, the CEO of McDonald’s informed investors that the chain of restaurants will prioritize costs this year. This decision was made in response to criticism the firm received for higher prices that customers had noticed. CEO Chris Kempczinski stated on the earnings call on Monday, “I believe what you’re about to see … Read more
Power the Future (PTF), an energy advocacy organization, sued the Biden administration on Tuesday for violating the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) by allegedly withholding information about Special Presidential Envoy for Climate (SPEC) John Kerry’s taxpayer-funded staff. PTF named the State Department as a defendant in the complaint, which was filed in the U.S. District … Read more
A union that represents employees in the hotel industry says it has canceled a strike deadline for one hotel-casino in downtown Las Vegas and negotiated a tentative agreement with six others. The agreements prevented a walkout on Monday morning, the first day of Super Bowl week in the city. A tentative five-year deal covering around … Read more
Following the announcement of King Charles III’s cancer diagnosis at Buckingham Palace on Monday, President Joe Biden voiced sorrow for the monarch. In a speech to french union workers at the Vdara hotel in Las Vegas on Tuesday, the eve of Nevada’s presidential primary, Biden expressed concern regarding the candidate. I recently learned about his … Read more
