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fromTruthout
1 day ago

6 in 10 Americans Back Medicare for All - Poll

A protest co-led by the California Nurses Assn. called on Rep. Young Kim to vote against President Donald Trump's spending bill that would slash spending on healthcare and other federal safety net programs.
US politics
#border-security
fromKqed
1 week ago
US politics

How Trump's Tax Cut and Policy Bill Aims to 'Supercharge' Immigration Enforcement | KQED

fromKqed
1 week ago
US politics

How Trump's Tax Cut and Policy Bill Aims to 'Supercharge' Immigration Enforcement | KQED

more#border-security
#deficit
Right-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Republicans Have a Revenue Problem

Congressional Republicans criticize federal spending but face a significant deficit under their own policies, necessitating a balanced approach to reduce both spending and increase revenue.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Republicans Have a Revenue Problem

Congressional Republicans criticize federal spending but face a significant deficit under their own policies, necessitating a balanced approach to reduce both spending and increase revenue.
more#deficit
#trump-administration
US news
fromFast Company
4 months ago

EPA chief Zeldin is planning on gutting the agency by 65%, Trump says

Trump plans to cut 65% of EPA's workforce, raising concerns about the agency's ability to fulfill its mission.
US politics
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

Americans Most Likely to Disapprove of Trump's Handling of the National Debt

The U.S. national debt has reached $36.2 trillion due to ongoing federal budget deficits and rising interest costs.
US news
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Judge gives Trump the go-ahead to continue putting USAID employees on leave

Judge Nichols allows Trump to resume USAID employee leave despite previous halting order, suggesting plaintiffs overstated potential harm.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

Jasmine Crockett Denies There Is A Lot' Of Fraud and Abuse in Government Spending As She Puts Debt On Trump's Shoulders

Rep. Jasmine Crockett blames Trump and Republicans for national debt, denying substantial federal waste.
Retirement
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 months ago

Trump's firing of 1,000 national park workers raises concerns about maintenance, operating hours

The Trump administration has terminated 1,000 National Park Service employees amid efforts to downsize government, impacting park operations and visitor experience.
US politics
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Housing Assistance Programs on the Chopping Block Under Trump's $163B Budget Cut Proposal

Trump's 2026 budget proposes significant cuts to federal housing assistance programs, reducing reliance on federal oversight.
US news
fromFast Company
4 months ago

EPA chief Zeldin is planning on gutting the agency by 65%, Trump says

Trump plans to cut 65% of EPA's workforce, raising concerns about the agency's ability to fulfill its mission.
US politics
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

Americans Most Likely to Disapprove of Trump's Handling of the National Debt

The U.S. national debt has reached $36.2 trillion due to ongoing federal budget deficits and rising interest costs.
US news
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Judge gives Trump the go-ahead to continue putting USAID employees on leave

Judge Nichols allows Trump to resume USAID employee leave despite previous halting order, suggesting plaintiffs overstated potential harm.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

Jasmine Crockett Denies There Is A Lot' Of Fraud and Abuse in Government Spending As She Puts Debt On Trump's Shoulders

Rep. Jasmine Crockett blames Trump and Republicans for national debt, denying substantial federal waste.
Retirement
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 months ago

Trump's firing of 1,000 national park workers raises concerns about maintenance, operating hours

The Trump administration has terminated 1,000 National Park Service employees amid efforts to downsize government, impacting park operations and visitor experience.
US politics
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Housing Assistance Programs on the Chopping Block Under Trump's $163B Budget Cut Proposal

Trump's 2026 budget proposes significant cuts to federal housing assistance programs, reducing reliance on federal oversight.
more#trump-administration
#trump
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Opinion | Elon Musk Is Leading a Hostile Takeover of the Federal Government'

Trump has delegated unprecedented power to Elon Musk to restructure government operations, reflecting a shift from populism to elitism.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Trump Reveals DOGE Found Something Horrible' as He Declares Elon Musk Sticking Around As Long As Possible'

Trump values Elon Musk's contributions and hopes he remains in the administration amid discussions of potential departure.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trump praises Elon Musk for colossal change' as Doge adviser says farewell

Musk's tenure as a government advisor ends with ambitions for continued influence through Doge, despite limited cost savings.
Washington DC
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Elon Musk Admits He Failed to Cut $2 Trillion in Federal Fat, But Says at Least He Enjoyed His Trump Sleepovers With Ice Cream

Musk fell short in cutting federal spending, achieving only $160 billion instead of the promised $2 trillion.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Opinion | Elon Musk Is Leading a Hostile Takeover of the Federal Government'

Trump has delegated unprecedented power to Elon Musk to restructure government operations, reflecting a shift from populism to elitism.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Trump Reveals DOGE Found Something Horrible' as He Declares Elon Musk Sticking Around As Long As Possible'

Trump values Elon Musk's contributions and hopes he remains in the administration amid discussions of potential departure.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trump praises Elon Musk for colossal change' as Doge adviser says farewell

Musk's tenure as a government advisor ends with ambitions for continued influence through Doge, despite limited cost savings.
Washington DC
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Elon Musk Admits He Failed to Cut $2 Trillion in Federal Fat, But Says at Least He Enjoyed His Trump Sleepovers With Ice Cream

Musk fell short in cutting federal spending, achieving only $160 billion instead of the promised $2 trillion.
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fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

The GOP's massive bill would add trillions of dollars to the country's debt

The massive tax cut and spending bill passed by the Senate is projected to add trillions to federal debt over the next decade, with estimates ranging from $3 to $4 trillion.
US news
#budget-cuts
Healthcare
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Yes, we have to cut Medicaid - it's grown out of control

Well-designed reforms can restore fiscal responsibility to Medicaid without harming vulnerable populations.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

DOGE wants to cut $1 trillion this year. But it's not looking at big spending drivers

DOGE's financial savings efforts are significantly small compared to federal spending needs.
Healthcare
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Yes, we have to cut Medicaid - it's grown out of control

Well-designed reforms can restore fiscal responsibility to Medicaid without harming vulnerable populations.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

DOGE wants to cut $1 trillion this year. But it's not looking at big spending drivers

DOGE's financial savings efforts are significantly small compared to federal spending needs.
more#budget-cuts
#fiscal-responsibility
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Forget 'baloney' budget claims - I'm voting to break feds' debt addiction

Federal overspending threatens future generations and local families' economic well-being.
The budget resolution sparked misinformation but does not cut essential social programs.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Forget 'baloney' budget claims - I'm voting to break feds' debt addiction

Federal overspending threatens future generations and local families' economic well-being.
The budget resolution sparked misinformation but does not cut essential social programs.
more#fiscal-responsibility
#elon-musk
US politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 months ago

Trump will sign new executive orders while his first joint TV interview with Musk airs in prime time

Trump's executive orders address key social and economic issues in his second term.
Washington DC
fromCurbed
4 months ago

Dark Days in the DOGE Dorm

Elon Musk's team is converting government offices into living spaces while trying to drastically cut federal spending, leading to significant errors and controversies.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

Truly Surprised by This': CNN's Harry Enten Highlights Shocking' Approval for Trump and DOGE Spending Cuts

Trump's spending cuts in government have surprising majority support among voters.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
4 months ago

Elon Musk 'Elated' to Learn Congress Might Rubber-Stamp His Cuts

Elon Musk is exploring ways to cut federal spending, focusing on using an arcane legislative procedure called rescissions.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

Trump Promised to Protect Social Security. Musk Didn't.

Elon Musk's criticism of Social Security may shape political dynamics and alarms GOP leaders ahead of midterms.
US politics
fromeuronews
1 month ago

Trump gives Elon Musk an Oval Office sendoff

Elon Musk's departure marks significant changes in government efficiency and a controversial legacy in federal operations.
US politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 months ago

Trump will sign new executive orders while his first joint TV interview with Musk airs in prime time

Trump's executive orders address key social and economic issues in his second term.
Washington DC
fromCurbed
4 months ago

Dark Days in the DOGE Dorm

Elon Musk's team is converting government offices into living spaces while trying to drastically cut federal spending, leading to significant errors and controversies.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

Truly Surprised by This': CNN's Harry Enten Highlights Shocking' Approval for Trump and DOGE Spending Cuts

Trump's spending cuts in government have surprising majority support among voters.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
4 months ago

Elon Musk 'Elated' to Learn Congress Might Rubber-Stamp His Cuts

Elon Musk is exploring ways to cut federal spending, focusing on using an arcane legislative procedure called rescissions.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

Trump Promised to Protect Social Security. Musk Didn't.

Elon Musk's criticism of Social Security may shape political dynamics and alarms GOP leaders ahead of midterms.
US politics
fromeuronews
1 month ago

Trump gives Elon Musk an Oval Office sendoff

Elon Musk's departure marks significant changes in government efficiency and a controversial legacy in federal operations.
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#republican-party
US politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Two cheers on passing the tax bill - too bad spending's still out of control

The 'Big Beautiful Bill' passed the House, but it represents a missed opportunity for significant cuts in federal spending.
US politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

House GOP plan to slash over $230B in spending, reform food stamps clears committee

Republicans propose to cut over $230 billion in spending and reform SNAP, advancing it through committee.
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#higher-education
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#student-loans
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Republicans plan to overhaul the federal student loan system. Here's what to know

Republicans propose major changes to the federal student loan system while aiming to cut $330 billion in federal spending.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
US politics

GOP lawmakers unveil plan to overhaul student loan system, forcing schools to foot the bill for defaulted accounts

US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Republicans plan to overhaul the federal student loan system. Here's what to know

Republicans propose major changes to the federal student loan system while aiming to cut $330 billion in federal spending.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
US politics

GOP lawmakers unveil plan to overhaul student loan system, forcing schools to foot the bill for defaulted accounts

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fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Deloitte is the biggest loser in DOGE's consulting crackdown

The Trump administration is slashing federal spending on consultants. Business Insider crunched the DOGE receipts to calculate how many contracts have been cut.
Tech industry
#government-efficiency
Cryptocurrency
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

DOGE Is Supposed to Clean Up Social Security. Will It Also Cut Benefits?

The Department of Government Efficiency aims to reduce wasteful spending without cutting essential Social Security benefits.
Cryptocurrency
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

DOGE Is Supposed to Clean Up Social Security. Will It Also Cut Benefits?

The Department of Government Efficiency aims to reduce wasteful spending without cutting essential Social Security benefits.
more#government-efficiency
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

U.S. Infrastructure Improves, but Cuts May Imperil Progress, Report Says

Increased federal spending improved U.S. infrastructure, but ongoing investment is critical to prevent stagnation.
Cryptocurrency
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

The investor who predicted the 2008 financial crisis is sounding the alarm again - this time over DOGE cuts

Market underestimate of DOGE funding cuts poses economic risks, warns investor Danny Moses.
fromThe American Conservative
3 months ago

Mr. Musk, Please Defund the Legal Services Corporation

A strong case against the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) persists, accusing it of functioning as a pass-through for taxpayer money to left-wing legal activists.
Right-wing politics
#medicaid
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Slashing Medicaid to Pay for Trump's Tax Cuts Could Lead to Vast State Shortfalls

House Republicans propose cutting Medicaid funding to pay for extending Trump's tax cuts, risking millions of Americans losing health coverage.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Don't buy Dems' lies: The GOP isn't trying to strip Medicaid from millions of Americans

Democratic efforts to protect Medicaid are framed by some as misinformation, claiming it threatens necessary healthcare for the needy.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Slashing Medicaid to Pay for Trump's Tax Cuts Could Lead to Vast State Shortfalls

House Republicans propose cutting Medicaid funding to pay for extending Trump's tax cuts, risking millions of Americans losing health coverage.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Don't buy Dems' lies: The GOP isn't trying to strip Medicaid from millions of Americans

Democratic efforts to protect Medicaid are framed by some as misinformation, claiming it threatens necessary healthcare for the needy.
more#medicaid
Remote teams
fromHigh Country News
4 months ago

How DOGE threatens the Forest Service and public lands - High Country News

Widespread termination of U.S. Forest Service personnel has significantly impacted project planning and management.
#government-oversight
fromNBC News
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Trump administration live updates: Tulsi Gabbard set for confirmation vote; DOGE panel holds hearing

fromNBC News
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Trump administration live updates: Tulsi Gabbard set for confirmation vote; DOGE panel holds hearing

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