In early December, the American Federation of Government Employees completed a five-year agreement with the Social Security Administration. This contract ensures that its 42,000 federal employees will have the option to work in the office for a minimum of two days per week. Reportedly, unions representing federal employees at various agencies, including the Environmental Protection … Read more
House Republicans are making a renewed push to implement a national sales tax and eliminate the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). However, they are approaching this effort with a new strategy to garner support. Under their proposed legislation, if it becomes law, undocumented immigrants would be obligated to pay taxes. Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) … Read more
In 2025, the US government is introducing several financial initiatives for eligible American citizens. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is expected to provide a special reimbursement of up to $1400 to approximately one million taxpayers who were unable to claim their 2021 recovery rebate credit on their tax returns. Interested candidates eagerly awaiting the arrival … Read more
In a rare show of bipartisanship in the Grand Canyon State, members of Congress from Arizona, regardless of party affiliation, came together for a breakfast meeting this week. “Partisan fighting in Washington often dominates the headlines and creates the perception that nothing is being accomplished. However, Democratic Rep. Greg Stanton remains optimistic about the potential … Read more
Over 15,000 doctors have come together to express their opposition to the confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the secretary of health and human services, a position he was chosen for by President-elect Donald Trump. A letter signed by multiple concerned individuals highlights the significance of having capable leadership at the Department of Health … Read more
The immigrant communities in Kern County, California, are feeling anxious as the U.S. Border Patrol is conducting enforcement operations in the region this week. Several videos and images circulating on the internet depict Border Patrol agents capturing individuals at different locations in the area. The United States Customs and Border Protection has acknowledged these operations, … Read more
A teenager suspected of murdering a teen girl in Arkansas in 2022 is currently at large, with authorities speculating that he may be hiding in the Valley. Alexus Lien Nguyen, 17, was tragically shot and killed on April 13, 2022, according to a spokesperson from the Rogers City Police in Arkansas. During the investigation, detectives … Read more
When Michael Adams was looking into health insurance options in 2023, he had a specific need in mind: he wanted coverage for prosthetic limbs. 51-year-old Adams has been through numerous prosthetic legs since losing his right leg to cancer four decades ago. Opting for a gold plan on the Colorado health insurance marketplace, Adams was … Read more
The U.S. Defense Department has recently included numerous Chinese companies, such as Tencent, SenseTime, and CATL, in its list of companies with alleged connections to China’s military. This move has sparked protests from some of these companies, who are determined to challenge and overturn the decision. In recent years, Washington has been actively working to … Read more
The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry did not provide any details regarding the specific type of “drugs or contraband” that Berman Comon was accused of distributing. An officer from the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry has been terminated for supplying drugs or contraband to inmates, according to a statement by the … Read more