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1,100 EPA employees were notified that they were at risk of being fired amid the Trump administration cutting federal jobs. In early 2025, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) informed more than 1,100 employees that they could face immediate termination. This action was part of a broader strategy by the Trump administration to reduce the federal…
London Mayor Sadiq Khan being nominated for a knighthood sparked several petitions in the UK. In December 2024, reports surfaced indicating that Sadiq Khan, the Labour Mayor of London, was set to receive a knighthood in the upcoming New Year Honours list. This announcement sparked widespread controversy and led to the initiation of multiple petitions…
Former Senator John E. Sununu (R-N.H.) is reportedly preparing to launch a campaign to return to the U.S. Senate, according to NOTUS on Wednesday. This development follows Senator Jeanne Shaheen’s (D-N.H.) announcement in March that she will not seek reelection in 2026, leaving an open seat in New Hampshire. Sununu, 61, previously represented New Hampshire…
Donald Trump became the first president in US history to be impeached twice. Impeachment is one of the most serious constitutional processes in the United States, and it becomes even more notable when a president is impeached twice. Donald Trump is the first and only U.S. president to face impeachment twice, making the process historically…
Norwegian authorities blocked the sale of land in Svalbard to foreign investors over security concerns. Norway has recently moved to intervene in the proposed sale of Søre Fagerfjord, the last privately owned parcel of land in the Svalbard archipelago, citing national security concerns. The 60-square-kilometre property, located in southwestern Svalbard, includes fjords, mountains, plains, and…
Joe Biden departed the White House in January, and he is now living between Delaware and California. Since leaving the White House in January 2025, Joe Biden has returned to a quieter, more private life — one split mainly between his two Delaware homes and, reportedly, time spent in California. While details about former presidents’…
Susie Wiles has amassed an impressive net worth during her political career, and her personal life, including her religion, remains in the spotlight. Susie Wiles, born Susan L. Summerall on May 14, 1957, in Lake City, Florida, is a seasoned political consultant and lobbyist. She is best known for her pivotal role in Donald Trump’s…
Caroline Wren was ordered to make a $2,000 subpoena payment for each day of non-compliance. A federal judge mandated that Caroline Wren, a Republican fundraiser and organizer of the January 6, 2021 rally at the Ellipse, pay a daily fine of $2,000 until she complies with a subpoena issued by the U.S. District Court for…
In a landmark ruling, a federal judge authorized the U.S. government to refund over $2,000 in restitution paid by a January 6 Capitol riot defendant whose felony conviction was vacated following a presidential pardon. This decision marks the first instance where a pardoned rioter has successfully reclaimed court-ordered restitution, setting a significant legal precedent. Background…
In a significant policy shift, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the termination of two key programs that collectively provided over $1 billion in funding to schools, childcare centers, and food banks for purchasing food directly from local farms. The decision has raised concerns among agricultural advocates, educators, and community leaders about the potential…