DHS suspending 2 travel programs amid shutdown

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will pause two of its programs to speed up the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) airport screening process starting Sunday, according to the Washington Post, as the agency’s shutdown continues for a second week. The Post reported that the TSA PreCheck and Global Entry programs will be temporarily closed… Source…

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Trump calls for Netflix to fire Susan Rice after she warned corporations for bending 'a knee'

President Trump on Saturday called on Netflix to fire former United Nations Ambassador Susan Rice from its board of directors, as she warned about an “accountability agenda” if Democrats return to power in the upcoming elections. “Netflix must immediately fire the racist, Trump-obsessed Susan Rice, or face consequences. She has no talent or skills -……

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State of Texas: GOP AG hopefuls agree on policy but clash over records in Dallas debate

The four candidates competing for the Republican nomination for Texas Attorney General – State Senator Mayes Middleton, R-Galveston, State Senator Joan Huffman, R-Houston, former Assistant U.S. Attorney Aaron Ritz and U.S. Representative Chip Roy, R-Texas – agree on almost everything. However, that didn’t stop them from attacking each other over their records and experience during…

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Noem swipes at Democrats over DHS shutdown after DC emergency declaration for Potomac spill

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem on Saturday took aim at Democratic lawmakers for refusing to support a funding package for the department in an update about the waste cleanup effort in the Potomac River. Earlier Saturday, President Trump approved a request from Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) for federal disaster assistance……

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Education Department puts pressure on colleges ahead of upcoming student loan changes

The Trump administration is stepping up pressure on schools to rein in student loan default rates ahead of changes the federal government implements this summer, which advocates worry could hurt borrowers. The Department for Education this week issued guidance to universities to provide “best practice to reduce default rates” – and reminded schools… Source link

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