CBO: Navy Needs $1T to Reach Shipbuilding Goal by 2054

The U.S. Navy’s ambitious plan to increase its fleet by about one-third could cost almost $1 trillion over the next 30 years, according to a report by the Congressional Budget Office. The U.S. is looking to counter China’s expanding maritime force – Beijing reportedly has …[#item_full_content]

LA Fire Chief Meets With Mayor, Claims She Is Still in Her Job

Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley emerged from a meeting with Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass saying she remains in her position for now, the Daily Mail reported, following an interview in which she called out the mayor’s budget cuts.[#item_full_content]

FBI Must Be Above Partisan Fray, Wray Says in Farewell Address

The FBI must remain independent, above the partisan fray and “committed to upholding the rule of law,” outgoing Director Christopher Wray said in a farewell address just days before his expected retirement at the conclusion of the Biden administration following more than …[#item_full_content]

High Court to Consider Biden Student Loan Appeal

The Supreme Court said Friday it will consider an appeal by the Biden administration defending its plan to ease applications to the Borrower Defense student debt relief program.[#item_full_content]

Biden Says He Won’t Pardon Himself: ‘Did Nothing Wrong’

President Joe Biden, under House investigation throughout his term over allegations he and his family reaped millions from influence-peddling during his time as a senator, vice president and private citizen, said Friday he will not issue a preemptive pardon for…[#item_full_content]