Loreta James

Loretta James

Loretta James is a dedicated journalist with over three years of experience covering education, community affairs, and politics across the United States. With a passion for amplifying underrepresented voices and a keen eye for policy impacts, Loretta brings insightful reporting that bridges local stories with national relevance. Her work highlights the intersection of classroom challenges, civic engagement, and legislative developments, offering readers clear, human-centered narratives.

Trump Administration Reportedly Moving to End IRS Free Tax Filing Program

According to two people familiar with the decision, the Trump administration intends to discontinue the IRS’ Direct File program, an electronic method for submitting tax returns to the IRS directly for free. Users commended the software created during Joe Biden’s presidency with making tax filing simple, quick, and affordable. However, commercial tax preparation firms and…

Trump Administration Reportedly Moving to End IRS Free Tax Filing Program

College Cost Reduction Act Could Change How You Repay Student Loans

The College Cost Reduction Act (CCRA), a comprehensive legislative initiative intended to transform the financial landscape of higher education, was launched by Representative Virginia Foxx at the beginning of 2024. The bill garnered a lot of attention despite failing to pass because of its comprehensive recommendations that addressed almost every facet of institutional responsibility, federal…

College Cost Reduction Act Could Change How You Repay Student Loans

Trump Signs Memo on Social Security Despite Existing Ban for Undocumented Immigrants

This is nothing more than political theatre. Nancy Altman, president of Social Security Works, says On Tuesday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order prohibiting unauthorised immigrants from receiving Social Security payments, something they were already denied under current legislation. The Social Security Administration and other agencies were instructed by Trump to “ensure ineligible aliens…

Trump Signs Memo on Social Security Despite Existing Ban for Undocumented Immigrants

Republicans Weigh Tax Hike on Wealthy, Marking Shift in Party Policy

As part of President Trump’s “big beautiful bill” of ambitious legislative initiatives, Republicans in Congress are considering raising taxes on the wealthy. This is a startling shift that defies decades of party orthodoxy and is raising concerns among traditional conservatives. Lawmakers said that since the talks are still in their early phases, it’s possible that…

Republicans Weigh Tax Hike on Wealthy, Marking Shift in Party Policy

Trump Administration Document Proposes Deep Cuts to Federal Health Agencies

According to an internal document, the Trump administration is planning to drastically reduce health agencies, cut about a third of the federal health budget, and terminate dozens of programs. White House budget officials sent the Department of Health and Human Services a preliminary memo outlining the administration’s plans to restructure health agencies and cut discretionary…

Trump Administration Document Proposes Deep Cuts to Federal Health Agencies