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Attorney General Pam Bondi has announced that the Department of Justice will begin implementing President Trump's March executive order designating English as the official language of the United States.
"The Department of Justice will lead a coordinated effort across federal agencies to minimize non-essential multilingual services, redirect resources toward English-language education and assimilation, and ensure legal compliance with the Executive Order through targeted measures where necessary," said a press release from the Justice Department.
Saying the changes will "promote assimilation over division," Bondi noted, "The Department of Justice will lead the effort to … eliminate wasteful virtue-signaling policies across government agencies."
The specific guidelines were posted on the DOJ website.
U.S. Rep. Mary Miller, R-Ill., explained a practical result of the changes: "You shouldn't have to press 1 for English when calling a federal agency."
Miller wrote on X, "This is America, English should be the default. Learn it!"
The DOJ promised to respect "linguistic diversity" but "prioritize English proficiency to empower new Americans and strengthen civic unity."
The new guidelines effectively mean that wherever possible, federal agencies will be providing services only in English.
Blaze Media reports that the Justice Department is also looking to eliminate initiatives from a Clinton-era executive order which introduced limited English proficiency programs, or LEPs.
The Trump administration said that LEPs often prioritized "multilingualism over English proficiency among new Americans" and "could impede assimilation and strain resources."
Therefore, the government is suspending operations of the LEP.gov website and will stop any letters, videos, or other training materials from being produced. These are likely to be replaced with new ones that reflect Trump's executive order.
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Under Joe Biden, America was creating new jobs – and virtually all of them were going to foreign-born workers.
Under President Donald Trump, that's been reversed.
A report in the Washington Stand explains how Trump's mass deportation program, removing illegal aliens, especially illegal alien criminals, from the U.S., is affecting the job market.
"The U.S. Department of Labor announced this month that "native-born workers have accounted for ALL job gains since January," the report said,
John Carney, an economics editor, said recently jobs created under Biden's administration "went to foreign-born workers."
No longer.
"When you are adding up all the people who gained and all the people who lost, the net increase in jobs is going to Americans," he confirmed. "Whereas, during the Biden administration, you had fewer Americans being employed every month and more foreigners being employed. So the net gain was all going to foreign workers, to migrants of some sort or another."
But now, he said, "it's going to Americans. It's going to native-born Americans. That's actually quite interesting, too: it's not just going to people who are legal residents of the United States, it's actually going to … American-born people.
"This is very important, again, because that's fundamentally who the country is supposed to work for, for the people we have here. And it is working for them again, for us again."
He said a ripple effect is that wages are rising, as companies no longer count on just bringing in "more workers in the pipeline."
"Without that, they have to start bidding against each other, basically a competitive bidding war for American workers. And that's what we're seeing in the wage gains."
He said those numbers even are outpacing inflation.
The report also quoted Wendy Edelberg, a senior fellow in economic studies at the leftist Brookings Institution, confirming, "As a result of this immigration policy, we will have negative net migration, which is to say more people leaving the country than entering the country this year for the first time in many decades."
Because of that there will be "stronger wage growth in some occupations, stronger wage growth in the agricultural sector, stronger wage growth for home health workers," she said.
Reports from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics have shown under the Biden administration, nearly 90% of job growth went to immigrants, not to Americans, with an estimated 60% of new jobs going to illegal immigrants, trends that caused damage to the American economy.
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A scientist for Johnson & Johnson, one of the corporations that assembled a COVID shot during the China virus pandemic, has confirmed in an undercover video that proper testing wasn't done, the effectiveness was unknown and somebody eventually will get sued over the catastrophe that developed for Americans.
The comments were reported by O'Keefe Media Group, which released undercover video, and a subsequent video in which the scientist, identified as Joshua Rys, a lead regulatory scientist for Johnson & Johnson, tried to avoid questions about his comments.
The OMG report noted the scientist confessed that the J&J COVID shots were "not safe and effective" and there was lack of basic research done.
"People wanted it, we gave it to 'em," he said.
At one point, the explained, there was a move to just "throw the vaccine" to the wind and "see what happens."
In fact, vaccines made by under companies, using the mRNA technology, have been found to give people a higher risk of multiple side effects, including heart failure.
"Do you have any idea the lack of research that was done on those products [vaccines]?" Rys asked.
"I mean we basically just had a race to figure out who could solve it best … At one point, we just canned it," he added.
The Food and Drug Administration in 2022 announced it would limit who can take the J&J shots because of a serious risk of blood clots.
A report from the Gateway Pundit explained two years ago, Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., called for Congress to investigate vaccine manufacturers and the COVID vax approval process in response to Project Veritas' explosive undercover video exposing Pfizer's alleged plans to "mutate" the virus.
That video showed Jordon Trishton Walker, Pfizer director of research and development, admitting the pharma giant is exploring "mutating" COVID-19 via "directed evolution" so the company can continue to profit off of vaccines.
Elon Musk's AI company issued an explanation and an apology for an anti-Semitic outburst by its chatbot, Grok.
xAI said the incident was caused by a since-deleted coding update that caused Grok to echo "extremist" posts on X.
Musk has touted his chatbot as an uncensored and "politically neutral" alternative to the "woke" ChatGPT, but finding a balance has proven difficult.
Within days of a new update touted by Musk, Grok responded to queries about the Texas floods with comments praising Adolf Hitler.
Grok said that Jewish-sounding names "keep popping up in extreme leftist activism, especially the anti-white variety" and suggested that Hitler would "spot the pattern and handle it decisively, every damn time."
The offensive posts were promptly deleted, and xAI later provided an explanation for what happened.
The company blamed a coding change that made Grok "susceptible to existing X user posts; including when such posts contained extremist views."
"First off, we deeply apologize for the horrific behavior that many experienced. Our intent for @grok is to provide helpful and truthful responses to users."
"After careful investigation, we discovered the root cause was an update to a code path upstream of the @grok bot. This is independent of the underlying language model that powers @grok," the company said.
The update was active for 16 hours and has since been removed, the company said.
"The update was active for 16 hrs, in which deprecated code made @grok susceptible to existing X user posts; including when such posts contained extremist views. We have removed that deprecated code and refactored the entire system to prevent further abuse. The new system prompt for the @grok bot will be published to our public github repo," the company said.
"We thank all of the X users who provided feedback to identify the abuse of @grok functionality, helping us advance our mission of developing helpful and truth-seeking artificial intelligence."
Musk has also fallen under scrutiny over his own erratic posts, many of which have targeted President Trump and his agenda in recent weeks.
Musk apologized in June for a series of inflammatory messages, including a baseless assertion, later deleted, that Trump is in the Epstein files.
Earlier this month, Trump lamented that his former ally had "gone off the rails" after Musk launched a third political party in protest of Trump's megabill, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, becoming law.
President Trump has named Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to be the new boss of NASA, at least temporarily.
In a post announcing the pick, Trump lauded Duffy for a "tremendous" job in his current role and acknowledged his new role would be short-lived.
“Sean is doing a TREMENDOUS job in handling our Country’s Transportation Affairs, including creating a state-of-the-art Air Traffic Control systems, while at the same time rebuilding our roads and bridges, making them efficient, and beautiful, again,” Trump wrote.
“He will be a fantastic leader of the ever more important Space Agency, even if only for a short period of time. Congratulations, and thank you, Sean!”
The shuffle still leaves NASA without a permanent leader. Trump had picked billionaire and private astronaut Jared Isaacman but withdrew the nomination in late May, citing a "thorough review" of his "prior associations."
Isaacman is a close associate of Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX and a former Trump ally who has since turned against the president. Trump has said it would have been inappropriate for Isaacman to lead NASA, given his ties to Musk, the biggest player in the private space industry.
“I also thought it inappropriate that a very close friend of Elon, who was in the Space Business, run NASA, when NASA is such a big part of Elon’s corporate life," Trump explained in another post.
Duffy can be expected to faithfully execute Trump's agenda of government reform, which has prioritized cost-cutting and ending left-wing initiatives such as DEI.
Duffy is taking over from acting administrator Janet Petro, who is also the director of the Kennedy Space Center, NASA's primary launch center.
"Honored to accept this mission. Time to take over space. Let’s launch," Duffy wrote.
The change in leadership comes after the White House issued a controversial budget request that would trim NASA down to its smallest size since the early 1960s.
The plan cuts research programs like Mars Sample Return, while prioritizing ambitious feats like putting humans on Mars and returning to the Moon for the first time in more than 50 years.
The administration envisions a leaner NASA that is more reliant on support from private industry, but the budget has faced pushback in Congress, with lawmakers on the Senate Appropriations Committee voting to reject it last week.
Isaacman praised Trump's nomination of Duffy, writing, "Short of a new nominee, this was a great move. NASA needs political leadership from someone the President trusts and has confidence in.”
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Faith-based organizations now are eligible to apply for emergency loans from the Small Business Administration, just like any other group across the nation, the SBA said in an announcement.
"The SBA is committed to ending the era of weaponized government that has systematically discriminated against Americans of faith – even denying them access to vital disaster relief in times of tragedy," SBA chief Kelly Loeffler said in a statement shared with the Washington Examiner.
The report said they are eliminating a rule that previously had barred faith-based organizations from that loan program.
Loeffler said, "We are thrilled to announce our first-ever Center for Faith at the SBA to improve access to agency resources for the faith community, ensuring that all SBA programs are accessible to eligible Americans regardless of their religious affiliation. We are proud to uphold the principles of religious freedom that our nation was founded on – and look forward to forging lasting relationships that bring new small businesses into the SBA ecosystem."
The SBA called the previous rule the "Biden ban" even though the practice predated Biden's regime.
"The first Trump administration would not enforce existing SBA regulations on 'businesses principally engaged in teaching, instructing, counseling or indoctrinating religion or religious beliefs' that had been ineligible for SBA loans," the report said.
The decision was prompted by a 2016 Supreme Court ruling that confirmed a religion-based Missouri preschool and daycare could not be denied public benefits due to its religious component.
The federal funds are sought after tragedies because of the lower interest rates and better financing options than available from private lenders.
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Out of Cheyenne, Wyoming, is coming a new and touching story that could come from an alternative reality: It's about a businessman whose huge SUV was hit, last winter, by a tiny car driven by a teen who skidded on ice, and his decision to buy her a replacement vehicle.
The Cowboy State Daily tells of financial adviser Bryan Pedersen, whose family was with him in his huge Escalade, when Grace, 16, a teen on her way home from church, slid on ice at a Cheyenne intersection and bounced off Pedersen's vehicle.
His was dented; hers was totaled.
But, the report explains, Pedersen also was impressed with how Gracie handled the situation.
"Although visibly upset and shaky, the teen showed a lot of maturity and compassion, he said," the report explained. "She was in tears because she felt terrible that she had run into somebody. Then you start thinking about what a car represents to someone like her — growing up, independence, working for something."
Pedersen said he made sure his kids were OK, then got out, and was agitated, but looked around.
"She has this parking pass for one of the high schools in her windshield, so then I know that she's just a kid. And she's just dressed very nice and was on her way home from church," he noted.
Her car was "leaking every color fluid you can imagine and was just immovable. Totaled," he said.
The teen immediately was concerned for Pedersen's family, he said. Her first question was, "Is everyone OK?' She's much more put together than I was at that age. That was not me when I was 17."
He decided perhaps a hand up would be the best way to leave both sides better off.
"I was thinking about it all and asked around about her. Turns out, she's a 4.0 student in high school, she's going to graduate early and major in physics (in college). She's just a good kid in her school. She also works for a local hardware store and paid for that car herself. Yeah, she had hit us, but I felt I had a moral responsibility to help her as I could," he explained.
"He put out some feelers to some friends and, along with a few thousand dollars of his own, quickly raised nearly $15,000 to buy Gracie another car," the report explained.
"I knew she could never just go out and replace the one that was totaled," he said.
So he went shopping.
"He found a low-mileage 2018 Ford Echo, red, and recently presented the car to Gracie, who was totally surprised," the report said.
In an interview on CBS, Gracie said, "I didn't even know what to say, I didn't know what to do. It's such a huge gift, obviously, I didn't know how to express how much it really meant."
"Yes, she had hit us, but I felt I had a moral responsibility to help her as I could," Pedersen explained. "It's an opportunity to continue on in her life moving forward. She's such a good kid and deserves to keep on with her goals in life and not have this be a moment that diverts her life into a different outcome."
Pedersen explained Gracie asked about paying it forward.
"She asked me, what can we do to help pay this forward?" he said. "I told her that sometime over the next 20 years, an opportunity will present itself. You'll know it when you see it, and then you can help someone."
The Trump administration has openly welcomed the possibility that Jerome Powell, the Federal Reserve Chair, might soon resign.
Amid escalating tensions over monetary policies, the Trump administration has expressed approval following rumors that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is contemplating resignation, the Daily Wire reported.
Speculation about Powell's possible resignation began circulating last Friday. Reports suggested that continuous criticism from President Donald Trump regarding interest rates may be pushing Powell toward this decision.
During a recent cabinet meeting, President Trump reiterated his dissatisfaction with Powell's performance, especially his decision not to lower interest rates. "He’s costing our country a lot of money because he refuses to reduce the rates," Trump commented.
Further adding to the pressures on Powell, Federal Housing Finance Agency Director William Pulte suggested that Powell’s resignation would be beneficial for the economy, although he did not specify which reports he referenced to support his statement.
This ongoing criticism aligns with previous statements from Trump, who has accused Powell of mishandling economic policies and contributing negatively to the U.S.'s financial standing in the global market.
President Trump has also accused Powell of political bias in his handling of interest rates, suggesting that his rate decisions favored Biden’s campaign during the presidential election. "He wasn't late with Biden before the election. He was cutting them like crazy. It didn't help too much, did it? But he was cutting them like crazy as the election approached," Trump said.
Trump argues that this perceived bias contrasts starkly with Powell's reluctance to lower rates during his administration, which Trump believes could have spurred greater economic growth.
Such accusations have amplified the strain between the White House and the Federal Reserve, hinting at deep-seated concerns over the independence and management of the nation's central bank.
Beyond policy disagreements, the Federal Reserve's recent headquarters renovations have also drawn severe criticism from the Trump administration. The project, initially budgeted significantly lower, ballooned to $2.5 billion, approximately $700 million over budget.
Luxurious features such as rooftop gardens, water features, VIP elevators, and premium marble have raised eyebrows, particularly given the per-square-foot cost of $1,923. Critics compare these extravagant costs to historical projects like the construction cost of the Palace of Versailles.
“While continuing to run a deficit since FY23, the Fed is way over budget on the renovation of its headquarters,” commented Russ Vought, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, illustrating a fiscal mismanagement concern during Powell's tenure.
As President Trump prepares for his planned visit to flood victims in Texas, the political and economic spotlight intensifies on Washington's handling of monetary policy and financial governance.
If Powell decides to resign, it could mark a significant turn in U.S. monetary policies, with potential wide-reaching effects on both national and global economic stages. Observers are keenly watching to see if these rumors will crystallize into an official announcement.
An initiative set forth by the administration of former President Bill Clinton was finally shot down this week, and it should save American taxpayers a pretty penny.
According to JustTheNews, U.S. taxpayers are no longer on the hook for paying for the education of noncitizens who are currently in the country illegally. The program was ended by President Donald Trump's Department of Education this week.
Trump's DOE wrote in a statement this week that "it will end taxpayer subsidization of illegal aliens in career, technical, and adult education programs."
The new rule will also prohibit illegal aliens from accessing government benefits like Pell Grants and student loans.
The Department of Education updated a rule this week that allowed somewhat of a loophole for illega aliens to access government benefits that would normally only be given to U.S. citizens.
The outlet noted:
A news release said that this change takes place due to an interpretative rule issued Thursday in which “the Department rescinded a Dear Colleague letter from the Clinton Administration that enabled non-qualified illegal aliens to access federal public benefits in contravention of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (PRWORA)."
The release from the Education Department added, "Title IV of PRWORA 'generally limits eligibility for ‘federal public benefits’ to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and certain categories of ‘qualified aliens.'"
The federal benefits covered under that include, "any retirement, welfare, health, disability, public or assisted housing, postsecondary education, food assistance, unemployment benefits, or any similar benefits for which payments or assistance are provided to an individual, household, or family eligibility unit."
The release explained how illegal aliens were able to skirt the rules thanks to the Clinton administration.
In 1997, "the Clinton Administration issued a Dear Colleague Letter that erroneously exempted career, technical, and adult education programs from being subject to PRWORA," the release explained.
"In doing so, the Department’s interpretation mischaracterized the law by creating artificial distinctions between federal benefit programs based upon the method of assistance,” the release added. "Congress made no such distinction in PRWORA."
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon released a statement making it crystal clear where she stands on the issue.
"Postsecondary education programs funded by the federal government should benefit American citizens, not illegal aliens," the DOE release added.
It added, "Under President Trump's leadership, hardworking American taxpayers will no longer foot the bill for illegal aliens to participate in our career, technical, or adult education programs or activities."
In a significant development, the Labor Department announced that since January, all job growth in the U.S. has been driven by native-born Americans. This trend marks a stark departure from the previous administration's figures, Breitbart reported.
All job gains under the Trump administration have solely resulted from the efforts of native-born workers.
This shift under President Donald Trump, compared to the job acquisition dynamics during former President Joe Biden's term, is substantial. Under Biden in 2024, only 52 percent of new employment was attributed to native-born Americans.
Dramatic changes in federal immigration policies under President Trump have led to a significant reduction in foreign-born employment, which has dropped by over half a million. According to the Labor Department, these measures aim to prioritize American workers.
In response, native-born American employment has surged, increasing by over two million. This rise illustrates a robust rebound and adaptation to the administration's America First employment mandate.
Such changes have not gone unnoticed in various sectors. Industry lobbyists from agriculture and hospitality sectors are notably advocating for the importation of foreign visa workers to fill gaps exacerbated by these policy shifts.
Amidst these transformations in the job market, the Labor Department recently established an office dedicated to managing the importation of foreign visa workers. This office aims to balance the labor needs while still emphasizing native employment.
A senior administration official described this move by stating, "This [new process] is not amnesty or even amnesty lite," reflecting the administration's stance on maintaining strict immigration standards while addressing labor shortages.
The intricacies of these governmental changes continue to shape the economic landscape, with employment policies being a focal point of Trump's administration.
The current employment statistics shed light on the ongoing challenges in the job market. Despite the gains, there are approximately 7 million unemployed Americans.
Among these, the figures include 1.6 million who are classified as long-term unemployed, along with 4.5 million part-time workers who are seeking full-time positions. Additionally, roughly 6 million Americans remain out of the labor market but are willing to work.
These statistics are critical in understanding the broader employment scenario as policy and economic dynamics continue to evolve.
The focus on enhancing native-born American employment is further highlighted by the Labor Department's robust statement: “Under [President Trump], native-born workers have accounted for ALL job gains since January. American Workers First!” they proclaimed, marking a clear policy direction under the current administration.
This statement not only underscores the administration's commitment to prioritizing domestic labor but also sets a distinct tone compared to previous leadership.
As these policies continue to unfold, the impact on both the workforce and the broader economic health of the nation remains a key area of focus. The ongoing debates around these strategies highlight the complex interplay between immigration, employment, and economic policy.