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News & Articles By Willow Tohi
06/04/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Trump administration halts Social Security garnishment for defaulted loans, protects senior benefits
Federal student loans defaulted by seniors won’t result in Social Security cuts, according to a pause announced June 2, 2025. The Trump administration reversed course on resuming collections after criticism over impacts on retirees relying on fixed incomes. Over 452,000 borrowers aged 62+ owed payments, risking benefit garnishment under original April plans. The $1.6 trillion […]
06/04/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Utah uranium mine approval sparks debate over energy security vs. environmental risks
U.S. Interior Department approves Utah uranium-vanadium mine under a 14-day review, expediting critical mineral projects. The first mine fast-tracked under Trump’s “national energy emergency” directive aims to reduce reliance on foreign adversaries. Developer Anfield Energy plans to revive the Velvet-Wood site, leveraging historical infrastructure and job creation. Critics warn of environmental harm and question the […]
06/04/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Trump administration pushes Arctic energy agenda amid Alaska’s economic and environmental crossroads
Three Trump Cabinet members traveled to Alaska to advance oil leasing and natural gas pipeline projects. The visit focuses on resuming drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) and reviving the stalled $44B liquefied natural gas (LNG) pipeline. Indigenous leaders are divided: some support development for economic benefits, others condemn environmental harm. Biden-era restrictions […]
06/03/2025
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By Willow Tohi
DOE scraps $3.7 billion in climate awards, citing economic “irresponsibility”
The DOE cancels $3.7B in carbon capture and decarbonization grants under Secretary Chris Wright’s review, citing economic inefficiency. Projects affected include Calpine, PPL Corp., Ørsted and Exxon Mobil, many signed near former President Biden’s final days in office. Over $4.3B in new climate grants from the EPA highlights contrasting energy policy priorities in the Biden-Trump […]
06/03/2025
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By Willow Tohi
China-funded group behind New York’s $75B climate law sparks national security alarms
A Chinese government-backed nonprofit, the Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC), is advocating for New York’s $75 billion climate superfund law targeting energy companies. House Republicans investigate CPC over alleged ties to Chinese entities and a scandal involving coaching illegal immigrants to evade U.S. immigration authorities. The law faces legal challenges for potentially violating constitutional rights and […]
06/03/2025
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By Willow Tohi
The Trump-Palantir coup: How the company’s stance on privacy for American citizens is under threat
The Trump administration has awarded Palantir Technologies $1.3 billion in contracts to amass federal data, jeopardizing privacy. Critics warn of misuse of sensitive citizen data, citing Palantir’s history in invasive projects like ICE migrant tracking and collaboration with a firm targeting WikiLeaks. Over a dozen Palantir employees, including engineers, have rebelled, citing ethical concerns over […]
06/02/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Fifth Circuit upholds cloud privacy in landmark case, rebuffs government overreach in Dropbox access saga
Fifth Circuit blocks unauthorized government access to Dropbox files, upholding Fourth Amendment digital privacy rights. Case finds state officials violated constitutional protections by exploiting ex-employee’s access without a warrant. Ruling rejects expansion of “third-party doctrine,” preserving privacy for cloud-stored communications. Parallel case in Pennsylvania highlights employers must respect employee cloud privacy amid workplace policies. Decision […]
06/01/2025
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By Willow Tohi
In the shadow of dissent: DIA insider’s leak plot exposes deepening security challenges
Pentagon IT specialist charged for alleged leak to foreign government amid Trump dissent. Arrested DIA employee’s actions highlight susceptibility to insider threats. FBI sting operation recovered documents hidden in socks, lunchbox and a thumb drive. Case adds to string of leaks, including Airman’s discord postings and Pentagon worker’s Mexico trip. FBI warns of rising ideological […]
05/31/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Supreme Court greenlights Trump’s deportations of half million migrants under controversial Biden parole program
Supreme Court overturns lower court decision, clearing path for Trump administration to deport approximately 532,000 migrants under the Biden-era CHNV parole program. Dissenting justices warn of “needless human suffering,” citing risks of family separation and instability in home countries. Program permitted temporary stays for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans, but faced backlash over lax vetting […]
05/31/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Supreme Court curbs judicial overreach on NEPA reviews, backs infrastructure projects
Supreme Court issues 8-0 ruling limiting federal judges’ authority to block infrastructure projects under NEPA. Case Seven County Infrastructure Coalition v. Eagle County overturns D.C. Circuit Court decision halting a Utah oil rail project. Justices stress agencies must face “broad zone of reasonableness” judicial deference, not micromanagement. Trump administration and industry laud decision; environmental groups […]
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