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fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News

Social Security Payments Could Be Interrupted For First Time In 80 Years

Social Security personnel cuts could severely disrupt payments to millions, risking an economic catastrophe for heavy-dependent beneficiaries.

3 weeks ago

Arts

The war over arts funding * Oregon ArtsWatch

from24/7 Wall St.

fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News

Social Security Payments Could Be Interrupted For First Time In 80 Years

Social Security personnel cuts could severely disrupt payments to millions, risking an economic catastrophe for heavy-dependent beneficiaries.

3 weeks ago

Arts

The war over arts funding * Oregon ArtsWatch

more#federal-funding

#trump-administration

Mass Layoffs at NOAA Spark Concerns Over Weather, Climate Research

NOAA layoffs threaten U.S. weather forecasting capabilities amidst increasing climate change impacts.

fromwww.esquire.com

Republican Lawmakers Faced with Anger at Trump Policies at Public Town-Hall Meetings

House Republicans are hesitant to hold in-person town halls due to backlash from constituents over government cuts.

fromwww.npr.org

The FDIC's goal is to prevent another banking crisis. It's now also a Trump target

Trump's cuts to the FDIC threaten banking stability and consumer protection.

Ex-NSA boss warns job cuts will have 'devastating effect'

Staffing cuts in security agencies could severely compromise U.S. cybersecurity and national security efforts.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Trump and DOGE Escalate Layoffs of Federal Workers

The Trump administration is intensifying mass firings in the federal government, aligning with Elon Musk's vision to reduce its size.

Trump Administration Cuts More Than 90% of USAID Foreign Assistance Contracts

The Trump administration is cutting over 90% of USAID's foreign aid contracts totaling $60 billion, drastically reducing U.S. international assistance.

Mass Layoffs at NOAA Spark Concerns Over Weather, Climate Research

NOAA layoffs threaten U.S. weather forecasting capabilities amidst increasing climate change impacts.

fromwww.esquire.com

Republican Lawmakers Faced with Anger at Trump Policies at Public Town-Hall Meetings

House Republicans are hesitant to hold in-person town halls due to backlash from constituents over government cuts.

fromwww.npr.org

The FDIC's goal is to prevent another banking crisis. It's now also a Trump target

Trump's cuts to the FDIC threaten banking stability and consumer protection.

Ex-NSA boss warns job cuts will have 'devastating effect'

Staffing cuts in security agencies could severely compromise U.S. cybersecurity and national security efforts.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Trump and DOGE Escalate Layoffs of Federal Workers

The Trump administration is intensifying mass firings in the federal government, aligning with Elon Musk's vision to reduce its size.

more#trump-administration

Trump Administration Cuts More Than 90% of USAID Foreign Assistance Contracts

The Trump administration is cutting over 90% of USAID's foreign aid contracts totaling $60 billion, drastically reducing U.S. international assistance.

#cisa

Privacy professionals

fromNextgov.com

CISA warns threat hunting staff of end to Google, Censys contracts as agency cuts set in

CISA is discontinuing key cybersecurity tools as part of ongoing budget cuts, potentially impacting its threat-hunting capabilities.

SF politics

Congressman Eric Swalwell demands briefing on CISA cuts

Privacy professionals

fromNextgov.com

CISA warns threat hunting staff of end to Google, Censys contracts as agency cuts set in

CISA is discontinuing key cybersecurity tools as part of ongoing budget cuts, potentially impacting its threat-hunting capabilities.

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

SF politics

Congressman Eric Swalwell demands briefing on CISA cuts

more#cisa

Arts

fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.

A Logical Gap Behind Attacks on the Humanities (opinion)

The cancellation of NEH grants signals a troubling trend of disinvestment and targeting of humanities education.

Kaitlan Collins Gets Mike Johnson To Say I Don't Know' After He Claims Angry Voters at GOP Town Halls Were Paid Protestors'

Speaker Mike Johnson falsely claimed angry constituents at GOP town halls were paid protestors, which he later admitted he had no evidence to support.

Washington DC

Youngkin Defends Trump's Job Cuts, Kennedy Center Cancels Concert Featuring DC Gay Men's Chorus, and Local Businesses Offer Help to Feds - Washingtonian

Snow chances are limited today with a 40% probability and expected accumulation of half an inch.

Denise Cheung's resignation highlights political tensions surrounding environmental grants.

Recent executive decisions signal shifts in agency controls and oversight.

Budget cuts are impacting various government sectors significantly.

Joe Biden Launches a Comeback No One Is Asking For

For the first time, Social Security benefits may not be issued due to government cuts.

fromwww.mediaite.com

fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.

Kaitlan Collins Gets Mike Johnson To Say I Don't Know' After He Claims Angry Voters at GOP Town Halls Were Paid Protestors'

Speaker Mike Johnson falsely claimed angry constituents at GOP town halls were paid protestors, which he later admitted he had no evidence to support.

Washington DC

Youngkin Defends Trump's Job Cuts, Kennedy Center Cancels Concert Featuring DC Gay Men's Chorus, and Local Businesses Offer Help to Feds - Washingtonian

Snow chances are limited today with a 40% probability and expected accumulation of half an inch.

Denise Cheung's resignation highlights political tensions surrounding environmental grants.

Recent executive decisions signal shifts in agency controls and oversight.

Budget cuts are impacting various government sectors significantly.

Joe Biden Launches a Comeback No One Is Asking For

For the first time, Social Security benefits may not be issued due to government cuts.

'Musk must go': Workers target Tesla dealerships to protest DOGE cuts

California protests target Tesla dealerships against budget cuts led by Elon Musk.

fromFuturism

Musk Changes Tune, Says He's Not Behind Government Firings

Elon Musk is leading efforts to cut US government spending through significant layoffs, while now attempting to distance himself from the consequences.

Remote teams

fromThe Atlantic

The FAA's Troubles Are More Serious Than You Know

The FAA is in crisis mode due to cuts and interference, jeopardizing air safety.

fromwww.mediaite.com

Laura Ingraham Dunks on Laid-Off Federal Employees: Need To Get Real Jobs'

Laura Ingraham criticized laid-off federal workers, suggesting they must seek real jobs while Musk's actions aimed to reduce government bureaucracy.

NYC startup

Nasa cuts raise fears of handing more influence to SpaceX owner Musk

The closure of NASA's technology and policy offices may increase space exploration costs and elevate Elon Musk's influence over the agency.

US politics

Federal workers have mixed emotions on Musk's rumored DOGE exit: 'So much damage has already been done'

fromSFGATE

'Musk must go': Workers target Tesla dealerships to protest DOGE cuts

California protests target Tesla dealerships against budget cuts led by Elon Musk.

fromFuturism

Musk Changes Tune, Says He's Not Behind Government Firings

Elon Musk is leading efforts to cut US government spending through significant layoffs, while now attempting to distance himself from the consequences.

Remote teams

fromThe Atlantic

The FAA's Troubles Are More Serious Than You Know

The FAA is in crisis mode due to cuts and interference, jeopardizing air safety.

fromwww.mediaite.com

Laura Ingraham Dunks on Laid-Off Federal Employees: Need To Get Real Jobs'

Laura Ingraham criticized laid-off federal workers, suggesting they must seek real jobs while Musk's actions aimed to reduce government bureaucracy.

NYC startup

Nasa cuts raise fears of handing more influence to SpaceX owner Musk

The closure of NASA's technology and policy offices may increase space exploration costs and elevate Elon Musk's influence over the agency.

US politics

Federal workers have mixed emotions on Musk's rumored DOGE exit: 'So much damage has already been done'

The DOGE Plan That Endangers U.S. Revenue

IRS staff cuts could lead to significant losses in taxpayer revenue.

Cutting IRS staff may incentivize tax evasion among taxpayers.

#public-services

fromBrooklyn Paper

Brooklyn

'A national shame': Brooklyn VA workers rally against 'evil' cuts, call for labor protections * Brooklyn Paper

UK politics

Labour plan for 2bn in Whitehall cuts will hit frontline services, union warns

fromBrooklyn Paper

Brooklyn

'A national shame': Brooklyn VA workers rally against 'evil' cuts, call for labor protections * Brooklyn Paper

UK politics

Labour plan for 2bn in Whitehall cuts will hit frontline services, union warns

more#public-services

Productivity

Striving for efficiency is all very well, but it leaves no time to live | Eva Wiseman

Recent Apple update on email summaries highlights the clash of efficiency and personal communication.

Efforts for government efficiency often harm the most vulnerable, prioritizing cost-cutting over care.

fromwww.nytimes.com

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Forgoing Oversight, Republicans Resort to Personal Appeals to Head Off DOGE Cuts

Rep. Tom Cole acted swiftly to protect vital services in Oklahoma, highlighting the conflict between public support for cuts and private advocacy for local needs.

#economic-policy

UK politics

Benefits and jobs cuts: The political headaches of Reeves' spring statement

fromwww.bbc.com

fromwww.independent.co.uk

UK politics

Working class don't want handouts, says Rayner

UK politics

Benefits and jobs cuts: The political headaches of Reeves' spring statement

fromwww.bbc.com

UK politics

Working class don't want handouts, says Rayner

more#economic-policy

UK news

Britons cutting back on spending as confidence in economy falls, survey shows

Consumers in the UK are reducing spending due to declining confidence in the economy.

#national-parks

Travel

fromLos Angeles Times

Column: Donald Trump and Elon Musk are coming for your summer vacation

Early spring is a great time to start planning summer vacations, despite current challenges.

NYC parents

DOGE cuts are screwing up summer travel plans already

Travel

fromLos Angeles Times

Column: Donald Trump and Elon Musk are coming for your summer vacation

Early spring is a great time to start planning summer vacations, despite current challenges.

NYC parents

DOGE cuts are screwing up summer travel plans already

more#national-parks

#disability-benefits

UK politics

Starmer urged to introduce wealth tax instead of cutting disability benefits UK politics live

The government is expected to announce Â£5 billion in cuts to disability benefits, prompting turmoil within Labour.

UK politics

Stain on this country': celebrities condemn cuts to UK disability benefits

UK politics

The Guardian view on benefit cuts: these harmful changes must be fought | Editorial

UK politics

Starmer urged to introduce wealth tax instead of cutting disability benefits UK politics live

The government is expected to announce Â£5 billion in cuts to disability benefits, prompting turmoil within Labour.

UK politics

Stain on this country': celebrities condemn cuts to UK disability benefits

UK politics

The Guardian view on benefit cuts: these harmful changes must be fought | Editorial

more#disability-benefits

fromSan Jose Spotlight

DOGE is changing California - and Democrats worry it's just starting - San Jose Spotlight

California faces significant staffing and funding cuts due to Department of Government Efficiency reductions, notably impacting its federal workforce and critical services.

fromFast Company

Fired federal workers are dealing with backlash-from their own relatives

Laid-off federal workers face unexpected support for government cuts from their own families, complicating their struggles for employment and health insurance.

Information security

fromFast Company

Former VA cybersecurity chief issues dire warning about data belonging to millions of veterans

VA.gov's cybersecurity is at risk following the firing of Jonathan Kamens, its cybersecurity lead.

The absence of essential oversight could lead to compromised sensitive data for veterans.

US Elections

fromIntelligencer

Trump's Cuts Are Hammering Virginia in an Election Year

Trump's administration faces backlash risks in governance due to unpopular policies and major electoral tests ahead.

Mental health agency loses 1 in 10 staffers to DOGE cuts, 988 hotline team impacted

Over 10% of SAMHSA staff were cut as part of government workforce reductions affecting mental health services administration.

fromCbsnews

3 months ago

Health

Thousands of probationary federal health agency workers fired by letter this weekend. Here's what it said.

Healthcare

fromCbsnews

Mental health agency loses 1 in 10 staffers to DOGE cuts, 988 hotline team impacted

Over 10% of SAMHSA staff were cut as part of government workforce reductions affecting mental health services administration.

fromCbsnews

3 months ago

Health

Thousands of probationary federal health agency workers fired by letter this weekend. Here's what it said.

more#workforce-reduction

fromwww.housingwire.com

3 months ago

DOGE says it has recovered $1.9B in misplaced' HUD funds

HUD's expected cuts, including a 50% workforce reduction, could severely impact vital functions like civil rights enforcement and housing market data compilation.

Business