Outgoing FBI Director Christopher Wray stressed during his farewell address that the bureau must sidestep “partisanship and politics” in maintaining “independence” and “objectivity.” Wray delivered his speech during a farewell ceremony at FBI headquarters, days before he is expected to resign from the post he has held for over seven years. He emphasized the FBI...
President-elect Trump said he will create an environmental advisory group lead by his former environmental consultant. “I am pleased to announce that Ed Russo, an Environmental Expert, will lead our Environmental Advisory Task Force, which will advise my Administration on initiatives to create great jobs and protect our natural resources, by following my policy of...
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) on Tuesday commuted the death sentences of 15 inmates to life in prison without the possibility of parole, coinciding with New Year’s Eve and his final day in office. “These reviews are among the most difficult decisions a Governor can make, and the death penalty is the most severe...
France’s President Emmanuel Macron admitted that his decision to hold parliamentary elections early caused instability in New Year's Eve comments. “Lucidity and humility force [me] to recognize that at this stage, this decision has produced more instability than peace, and I fully own up to that,” Macron told the public in a televised address. “The...
Chief Justice John Roberts condemned elected officials who have intimidated judges and defied court rulings, highlighting them in his year-end report Tuesday as part of what Roberts called “illegitimate activity” that threatens the rule of law. Roberts did not name any specific person, but he did note a federal district judge “whose decisions in a high-profile...
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) on Tuesday warned of primary challenges for Republican incumbents in the state Legislature amid an ongoing battle over the Texas House Speakership. “Texans expect a Republican-led majority to elect a Speaker by a majority of Republican state representatives. Take this as a warning. If you’re making deals with Democrats...
The Justice Department asked the Supreme Court to issue an emergency order reinstating a federal anti-money laundering law as a legal battle plays out in a lower court. Passed in 2021, the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) would require millions of business entities to disclose personal information about their owners by next month. The law is...
U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) announced a new low for border level crossings during the month of November ahead of President Biden’s exit from the White House. Statistics released by the agency show a 4.5 percent drop in field operations and encounters at the southwest border. Single adults consistently ranked the highest for crossings...
Washington, D.C, faces minefield of deadlines with serious political and economic implications as it enters 2025. But Wall Street doesn’t seem too worried. The stock market closed out 2024 with serious gains across sectors despite a slight December skid, and experts see plenty of green ahead despite high potential for political turmoil. The S&P 500...
Dartmouth College’s men’s basketball team is halting efforts to unionize, withdrawing an effort before a labor board with appointees named by President-elect Trump might consider it. “While our strategy is shifting, we will continue to advocate for just compensation, adequate health coverage, and safe working conditions for varsity athletes at Dartmouth,” Chris Peck, president of the...
