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fromTelecompetitor
1 week ago

SpaceX Excoriates Virginia's BEAD Final Proposal

SpaceX has raised objections to Virginia's BEAD Program proposal, citing wastefulness and lack of competition.
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fromFast Company
1 week ago

Layoffs 2025: Companies have announced over 800,000 jobs cuts so far. There are 3 big reasons why

U.S. employers announced over 800,000 job cuts by July 2025, significantly more than in the same period of previous years.
fromNextgov.com
2 weeks ago

Defense tech office cuts staff down to 40

Staff cuts at the Defense Technical Information Center will reduce personnel by nearly 80% and focus on core mission objectives.
#trump-administration
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

US Senate approves cutting billions in foreign aid as Trump demands

The US Senate passed a package cutting $8bn in foreign aid spending, reflecting Trump's commitment to reduce federal expenditures.
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

The Supreme Court Just Crowned Trump King-Again

The Supreme Court has granted Donald Trump a pathway to revoke federally authorized spending, violating the constitutional separation of powers, enabling widespread firings at the Department of Education.
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fromTruthout
1 month ago

6 in 10 Americans Back Medicare for All - Poll

Poll results show strong support for Medicare for All, with nearly 60% of Americans in favor and only 27% against.
#tax-reform
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

The simple math of the big bill

The economic effects of Trump's policy bill aim to make big tax cuts permanent while funding them through cuts to Medicaid and substantial borrowing, increasing the deficit dramatically.
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fromKqed
1 month ago

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

Federal investment in immigration enforcement includes $46.5 billion for border wall projects and expanded detention facilities.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

House Republicans expected to pass President Trump's massive budget bill by July 4

House Republicans advanced the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, positioning it just one vote away from final passage.
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fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

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

The tax cut and spending bill passed by the Senate is projected to add trillions to federal debt over the next decade.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Republicans look to Medicaid work requirements to save taxpayer money in budget bill

Work requirements for Medicaid aim to cut costs in the federal budget bill by incentivizing able-bodied adults to work for access to the program.
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fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

GSA adds third set of companies to consulting contract review

Our objective is to critically evaluate which engagements deliver genuine value and demonstrable returns to the American taxpayer, and therefore merit external support.
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#government-efficiency
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fromThe Atlantic
2 months 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.
#elon-musk
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fromwww.sun-sentinel.com
2 months ago

Trump gives Elon Musk an Oval Office sendoff, crediting him with colossal change'

Elon Musk's departure marks the end of his controversial government role, with a focus on business endeavors.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Elon Musk announces departure from US President Trump's administration

Elon Musk leaves government role after advocating for cost-cutting, critical of Trump's new spending bill.
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fromwww.sun-sentinel.com
2 months ago

Trump gives Elon Musk an Oval Office sendoff, crediting him with colossal change'

Elon Musk's departure marks the end of his controversial government role, with a focus on business endeavors.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Elon Musk announces departure from US President Trump's administration

Elon Musk leaves government role after advocating for cost-cutting, critical of Trump's new spending bill.
#trump
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months 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.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months 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.
US politics
fromeuronews
2 months 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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fromNew York Post
3 months 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.
#higher-education
fromNew York Post
3 months 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.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Don's health care transparency fix, Hochul punts on spending cuts and other commentary

Trump's executive order mandates more transparent healthcare pricing, aiming to allow consumers to determine costs before treatment.
#budget-cuts
fromSFGATE
3 months ago
US politics

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.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 months ago
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Santa Clara County grapples with $70M in federal cuts - San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara County may lay off staff to manage a $476 million budget deficit amid potential federal and state funding cuts.
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fromSFGATE
3 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.
#student-loans
fromNew York Post
3 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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fromwww.npr.org
3 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
3 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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fromwww.npr.org
3 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.
SF politics
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

The DOGE House subcommittee's hearings are turning heads. Here's a look at how the panel functions.

The House DOGE subcommittee focuses on transparency and efficiency in federal government spending.
The bipartisan nature of the House DOGE subcommittee aims to address issues of waste and debt.
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