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US news
fromThe Washington Post
19 hours ago

How public health has been upended in Trump's first 100 days

The Trump administration's first 100 days saw over 20,000 job cuts and significant changes to public health funding and structure.
Healthcare
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

How cutting Medicaid would affect long-term care and family caregivers

Budget cuts to Medicaid could severely impact long-term care services essential for low-income elderly and disabled individuals.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
19 hours ago

How public health has been upended in Trump's first 100 days

The Trump administration's first 100 days saw over 20,000 job cuts and significant changes to public health funding and structure.
Healthcare
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

How cutting Medicaid would affect long-term care and family caregivers

Budget cuts to Medicaid could severely impact long-term care services essential for low-income elderly and disabled individuals.
more#healthcare
#republican-party
SF politics
fromSacramento Bee
2 months ago

US budget debate foreshadows political battles to come. Will it help or hurt Californians?

The Republican-led Senate budget plan initiates potential major changes in federal aid and taxes for Californians, despite opposition from Democratic senators.
SF politics
fromSacramento Bee
2 months ago

US budget debate foreshadows political battles to come. Will it help or hurt Californians?

The Republican-led Senate budget plan initiates potential major changes in federal aid and taxes for Californians, despite opposition from Democratic senators.
more#republican-party
#elon-musk
NYC startup
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Musk Admits He's Having Great Difficulty' Running His Businesses While Overseeing DOGE With Tesla Stock In Freefall

Elon Musk is actively working to improve government efficiency amid a growing federal budget deficit.
Cryptocurrency
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Bannon Doubts Musk's DOGE Can Reach $1 Trillion Waste, Fraud, and Abuse' Goal, Warns Dems Will Use That Against' Trump

Bannon demands transparency from Musk and DOGE, doubting feasibility of $1 trillion savings goal amid calls for federal spending cuts.
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Elon Musk's Team Now Has Full Access to Treasury's Payments System

Musk's team gains access to monitor and control federal spending, raising concerns about budgetary oversight.
US Elections
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Trump Taps Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to Lead Dept. of Government Efficiency'

Trump's new initiative aims to significantly reduce government bureaucracy and spending with Musk and Ramaswamy leading efforts toward drastic changes.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Musk's Slashing of the Federal Budget Faces Big Hurdles

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency aims to drastically reduce federal spending but will encounter significant political and bureaucratic challenges.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Musk's new role in Trump's government is today's ugh' moment in US politics. There will be many more | Emma Brockes

The appointment of Elon Musk to the Department of Government Efficiency under Trump raises concerns over his influence and potential conflicts of interest.
NYC startup
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Musk Admits He's Having Great Difficulty' Running His Businesses While Overseeing DOGE With Tesla Stock In Freefall

Elon Musk is actively working to improve government efficiency amid a growing federal budget deficit.
Cryptocurrency
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Bannon Doubts Musk's DOGE Can Reach $1 Trillion Waste, Fraud, and Abuse' Goal, Warns Dems Will Use That Against' Trump

Bannon demands transparency from Musk and DOGE, doubting feasibility of $1 trillion savings goal amid calls for federal spending cuts.
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Elon Musk's Team Now Has Full Access to Treasury's Payments System

Musk's team gains access to monitor and control federal spending, raising concerns about budgetary oversight.
US Elections
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Trump Taps Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to Lead Dept. of Government Efficiency'

Trump's new initiative aims to significantly reduce government bureaucracy and spending with Musk and Ramaswamy leading efforts toward drastic changes.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Musk's Slashing of the Federal Budget Faces Big Hurdles

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency aims to drastically reduce federal spending but will encounter significant political and bureaucratic challenges.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Musk's new role in Trump's government is today's ugh' moment in US politics. There will be many more | Emma Brockes

The appointment of Elon Musk to the Department of Government Efficiency under Trump raises concerns over his influence and potential conflicts of interest.
more#elon-musk
Renovation
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

White House Eyes Overhaul of Federal Housing Aid to the Poor

Potential cuts to housing programs may jeopardize rental assistance for millions of low-income families.
The overhaul could replace Section 8 vouchers with limited housing grants to states, affecting assistance access.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Opinion: Don't stay silent. Libraries need all our support now

The IMLS is vital for libraries' support and services, particularly in underserved communities, and is now under threat from recent executive actions.
#trump-administration
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Fact-Checking Trump's Claims on Tariffs, Ukraine and DOGE Before Address to Congress

Trump seeks to reshape American government and executive power in his vision for a second term.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

Trump Didn't Campaign on Decimating the Federal Government

Americans did not truly receive what they wanted in the elections, contrary to claims regarding Trump's promises.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Trump Administration Plans to Eliminate More Than 80,000 Veterans Affairs Employees

The Department of Veterans Affairs plans to cut over 80,000 positions, escalating workforce reduction amidst ongoing political tensions.
Miscellaneous
fromFortune
5 months ago

After Trump's Project 2025 denials, he is tapping its authors and influencers for key roles

Trump's second presidency signals a return to the hard-right agenda outlined in Project 2025, despite previous denials about its existence.
OMG science
fromNature
1 month ago

What's in store for US science as funding bill averts government shutdown

The U.S. government avoided a shutdown but faces significant future cuts to science funding, particularly from the National Institutes of Health.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Fact-Checking Trump's Claims on Tariffs, Ukraine and DOGE Before Address to Congress

Trump seeks to reshape American government and executive power in his vision for a second term.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

Trump Didn't Campaign on Decimating the Federal Government

Americans did not truly receive what they wanted in the elections, contrary to claims regarding Trump's promises.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Trump Administration Plans to Eliminate More Than 80,000 Veterans Affairs Employees

The Department of Veterans Affairs plans to cut over 80,000 positions, escalating workforce reduction amidst ongoing political tensions.
Miscellaneous
fromFortune
5 months ago

After Trump's Project 2025 denials, he is tapping its authors and influencers for key roles

Trump's second presidency signals a return to the hard-right agenda outlined in Project 2025, despite previous denials about its existence.
OMG science
fromNature
1 month ago

What's in store for US science as funding bill averts government shutdown

The U.S. government avoided a shutdown but faces significant future cuts to science funding, particularly from the National Institutes of Health.
more#trump-administration
#government-spending
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

House Republicans unveil bill to avoid shutdown and they're daring Democrats to oppose it

House Republicans' spending bill aims to secure funding while provoking a showdown with Democrats over budget priorities.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Trump Declares, Inflation Is Back' and I Had Nothing To Do With It'

Trump attributes rising inflation to previous administrations, distancing himself from responsibility during his second term.
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

The US National Debt and the President Who Grew It by 722%

Mismanagement of taxpayer funds due to spending habits contributes significantly to national debt issues.
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

The US National Debt and the President Who Grew It by 722%

Frivolous spending and poor budget tracking by federal agencies contribute significantly to the national debt, which demands urgent attention.
from24/7 Wall St.
5 months ago
Business

America's National Debt Is Surging - but These Countries Look a Lot Worse

The U.S. national debt stands at $35.8 trillion, with increasing expenditures outpacing revenue, driven largely by healthcare and social benefits.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
SF politics

Letters: USAID is a good place to start spending reduction

Restructuring USAID under the State Department can enhance oversight and properly manage spending amid growing federal debt.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

House Republicans unveil bill to avoid shutdown and they're daring Democrats to oppose it

House Republicans' spending bill aims to secure funding while provoking a showdown with Democrats over budget priorities.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Trump Declares, Inflation Is Back' and I Had Nothing To Do With It'

Trump attributes rising inflation to previous administrations, distancing himself from responsibility during his second term.
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

The US National Debt and the President Who Grew It by 722%

Mismanagement of taxpayer funds due to spending habits contributes significantly to national debt issues.
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

The US National Debt and the President Who Grew It by 722%

Frivolous spending and poor budget tracking by federal agencies contribute significantly to the national debt, which demands urgent attention.
from24/7 Wall St.
5 months ago
Business

America's National Debt Is Surging - but These Countries Look a Lot Worse

The U.S. national debt stands at $35.8 trillion, with increasing expenditures outpacing revenue, driven largely by healthcare and social benefits.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
SF politics

Letters: USAID is a good place to start spending reduction

Restructuring USAID under the State Department can enhance oversight and properly manage spending amid growing federal debt.
more#government-spending
NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Jasmine Crockett Complains Dems Are Carrying the Load' of GOP's Constituency Since Republicans Now Only Answer To' Musk and Trump

Democrats are handling issues for both their constituents and those of Republicans, who are neglecting their responsibilities.
Healthcare
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Opinion | Republicans Want to Gut Medicaid. They Might Regret It.

Congressional Republicans are pushing for significant Medicaid cuts, despite Trump's pledges to protect it.
US politics
fromHuffPost
2 months ago

Jimmy Kimmel Exposes Moment Trump's Hypocrisy Reached A Whole New Level

Kimmel criticizes Trump for spending taxpayer dollars on golf while cutting government budgets and condemning federal employees.
US politics
fromAxios
2 months ago

Key takeaways from "brothers" Trump and Musk's "Hannity" interview

Trump and Musk highlight a collaborative DOGE-led federal workforce overhaul while addressing inflation and budget cuts.
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Russ Vought, champion of Schedule F and slashing agency budgets, wins confirmation to OMB

Russ Vought's confirmation as OMB director raises concerns about his adversarial approach towards federal workers and possible disregard for federal spending laws.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Canada news

Federal government may reverse course on capital gains by delaying increase | CBC News

The Canadian government is likely to postpone capital gains tax changes announced in the last budget.
Information security
fromNextgov.com
3 months ago

US has 'a lot of work to do' on cyber defenses, departing cyber czar says

The incoming administration must prioritize cybersecurity and allocate appropriate budget direction to enhance national cyber defenses.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

House Passes Bill to Avert Shutdown With Hours to Spare

Congress avert a federal shutdown by extending funding and approving disaster relief.
Significant divisions among Republicans were highlighted in the House vote.
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

This 100-Year-Old Weapon is Still Used by U.S. Troops

The U.S. military relies on both advanced and older weapon systems for various practical challenges, demonstrating a blend of innovation and historical reliance.
fromFast Company
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Who are all the federal workers that Trump and Musk want to fire?

Trump seeks deep cuts in the federal budget involving Musk and Ramaswamy's strategies to downsize spending and the federal workforce.
fromwww.dw.com
7 months ago
Germany politics

Germany: Intel delays construction of Magdeburg factory DW 09/17/2024

Intel delays its German factory project by two years due to financial pressures and market demand, impacting job creation plans.
German Finance Minister urges redirected funding from Intel subsidies to address significant federal budget issues.
Left-wing politics
fromAxios
7 months ago

GOP rebellion puts Mike Johnson's spending plan on notice

House Speaker Mike Johnson may have to rethink his government funding plan due to GOP dissent and Democratic opposition ahead of the funding deadline.
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