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Trump to subject all contracts, grants through rigorous standards with DOGE executive order

5:28 am February 27, 2025

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday requiring government payments and travel expenses to be justified and made public where possible. The requirement is part of Trump’s executive order to implement the cost efficiency initiative for the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Using modern technology, the order aims to transform spending by putting […]

Menendez brothers ‘risk assessment’ ordered by Newsom ahead of resentencing hearing

5:15 am February 27, 2025

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has ordered the state parole board to conduct a “comprehensive risk assessment investigation” on Erik and Lyle Menendez, to determine whether they pose “an unreasonable risk to the public” if released from prison. On Wednesday, Newsom made the announcement during a segment on his podcast, “This is Gavin Newsom.” “The question […]

Riley Gaines sends warning to Democrats, NCAA during national battle over trans athletes in women’s sports

5:07 am February 27, 2025

Former NCAA swimmer and OutKick host Riley Gaines delivered a message Wednesday to states defying President Donald Trump’s executive order to keep transgender athletes out of women’s and girls sports. Gaines appeared on Fox News’ “The Story With Martha McCallum” to praise U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi for urging states who have not complied with […]

Trump administration sets deadline for NYC to shut down controversial congestion pricing toll

4:51 am February 27, 2025

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) issued a letter ordering New York City’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to eliminate its controversial congestion pricing tolls by mid-March. The letter, dated and signed by Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Executive Director Gloria Shepherd on Feb. 20 and released Wednesday, notes that the New York State Department of Transportation […]

Jets owner Woody Johnson ranks last place in annual NFLPA report card

4:33 am February 27, 2025

The 2025 season isn’t off to a great start for the New York Jets. The Jets suffered another lackluster finish last season, which prompted owner Woody Johnson to initiate a major overhaul of the team’s coaching staff and put an end to the Aaron Rodgers’ era. But on Wednesday, the NFLPA’s annual report cards dealt another blow […]