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#elon-musk
US news
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Elon Musk is leaving the Trump administration after leading effort to slash federal government

Elon Musk resigns as a government adviser after a tumultuous role with reduced spending goals and significant challenges during his tenure.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
23 hours ago

Elon Musk slams Trump's signature budget bill as a disgusting abomination'

Elon Musk criticizes Trump's budget bill for increasing national debt and limiting social safety-net programs.
Washington DC
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Anti-Trump protesters gather in DC to oppose Musk's DOGE cuts, new tariffs: 'Let's keep them afraid!'

Nationwide protests occurred against spending cuts from Elon Musk's department and Trump's tariffs, uniting groups to oppose perceived authoritarianism.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Elon Musk calls Trump's big, beautiful' tax bill a disgusting abomination'

Elon Musk criticizes Trump's tax and spending bill, calling it a 'disgusting abomination' that increases the budget deficit and burdens citizens.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Trump Fumes at Democrats When Asked About Elon Musk Criticizing His Big, Beautiful Bill'

Elon Musk criticizes Trump-backed bill for increasing deficit and undermining government efficiency efforts.
US politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Five ways the world's richest man changed the White House

Elon Musk's brief tenure in the Trump administration significantly aimed at reducing government spending, claiming substantial financial savings amid controversy.
US news
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Elon Musk is leaving the Trump administration after leading effort to slash federal government

Elon Musk resigns as a government adviser after a tumultuous role with reduced spending goals and significant challenges during his tenure.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
23 hours ago

Elon Musk slams Trump's signature budget bill as a disgusting abomination'

Elon Musk criticizes Trump's budget bill for increasing national debt and limiting social safety-net programs.
Washington DC
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Anti-Trump protesters gather in DC to oppose Musk's DOGE cuts, new tariffs: 'Let's keep them afraid!'

Nationwide protests occurred against spending cuts from Elon Musk's department and Trump's tariffs, uniting groups to oppose perceived authoritarianism.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Elon Musk calls Trump's big, beautiful' tax bill a disgusting abomination'

Elon Musk criticizes Trump's tax and spending bill, calling it a 'disgusting abomination' that increases the budget deficit and burdens citizens.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Trump Fumes at Democrats When Asked About Elon Musk Criticizing His Big, Beautiful Bill'

Elon Musk criticizes Trump-backed bill for increasing deficit and undermining government efficiency efforts.
US politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Five ways the world's richest man changed the White House

Elon Musk's brief tenure in the Trump administration significantly aimed at reducing government spending, claiming substantial financial savings amid controversy.
#fiscal-policy
US Elections
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

How the Trump Administration Is Taxing the IRS

Cuts to the IRS are expected to cost the U.S. government trillions in lost revenue, adversely affecting essential services and increasing deficits.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
Non-profit organizations

Exclusive | NASA spent almost $900K on taxpayer-funded union time last year - to negotiate trivial workplace issues: 'Absurd'

US Elections
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

How the Trump Administration Is Taxing the IRS

Cuts to the IRS are expected to cost the U.S. government trillions in lost revenue, adversely affecting essential services and increasing deficits.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
Non-profit organizations

Exclusive | NASA spent almost $900K on taxpayer-funded union time last year - to negotiate trivial workplace issues: 'Absurd'

#public-safety
#infrastructure-investment
Germany politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Germany Is Falling Apart (Literally). Here's How the New Government Might Fix It.

Germany's new government plans to borrow 500 billion euros for infrastructure investment after lifting constitutional spending limits.
Germany politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Germany Is Falling Apart (Literally). Here's How the New Government Might Fix It.

Germany's new government plans to borrow 500 billion euros for infrastructure investment after lifting constitutional spending limits.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Sport sector warns government over investment

Failure to do this will risk a reduction in physical activity levels, a negative impact on physical and mental health, greater health inequalities and lower productivity.
UK politics
#labour-party
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Leaked memo reveals Rayner called for tax rises

Internal Labour discussions suggested raising taxes to avoid spending cuts, but Chancellor Reeves opted for welfare cuts instead.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Leaked memo reveals Rayner called for tax rises

Internal Labour discussions suggested raising taxes to avoid spending cuts, but Chancellor Reeves opted for welfare cuts instead.
#california
#trump
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Trump Proposed Slashing $163 Billion in Spending

Trump's budget proposal aims for $163 billion in cuts, significantly impacting climate, education, health, and housing programs.
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
US politics

People Are So, So, So Over Trump Spending $26 Million In Taxpayer Money On His Golf Trips So Far

US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Trump Proposed Slashing $163 Billion in Spending

Trump's budget proposal aims for $163 billion in cuts, significantly impacting climate, education, health, and housing programs.
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
US politics

People Are So, So, So Over Trump Spending $26 Million In Taxpayer Money On His Golf Trips So Far

#medicaid
Healthcare
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Republicans aren't coming CLOSE to cutting Medicaid as much as America actually needs

Republicans are anxious about Medicaid spending growth, yet it remains significantly higher than necessary, amid ongoing debates about reform and coverage.
Healthcare
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Trump Country Crowd Heckles Senator's Ice-Cold Reply to People Dying' From Big Beautiful Bill Cuts

Senator Ernst's remarks at a town hall sparked public outrage over potential healthcare cuts in the GOP's Big Beautiful Bill.
#efficiency
fromChicago Sun-Times
1 week ago

CTA has paid some workers not to work since the pandemic, costing taxpayers more than $1 million, report says

In a normal situation, paying employees not to work would be considered operating a 'ghost payroll,' although the CTA was just trying to make the best of it.
Chicago Cubs
#trump-administration
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

The White House rejects a watchdog finding that it's breaking the law over halted funds

The White House budget office rejected GAO's finding that the Trump administration violated spending laws regarding electric vehicle infrastructure funding.
US politics
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

House lawmakers debate Medicaid reform, SALT deductions caps in contentious, marathon markup sessions for Trump's 'big beautiful bill'

House markup hearings on Trump's bill involve deep cuts, including significant Medicaid and SNAP changes, provoking protests and arrests over proposed policies.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Opinion | The Trump Train Is Going Full Speed Ahead

Bret Stephens outlines some Trump administration policies he supports, while still expressing criticism for broader governance issues.
Gail Collins warns against the cost-cutting measures harming social programs, calling for strategic reform from Democratic leaders.
Healthcare
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Internal budget document reveals extent of Trump's proposed health cuts

The Trump administration plans significant cuts to federal health programs, proposing a one-third reduction in HHS discretionary spending.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

The White House rejects a watchdog finding that it's breaking the law over halted funds

The White House budget office rejected GAO's finding that the Trump administration violated spending laws regarding electric vehicle infrastructure funding.
US politics
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

House lawmakers debate Medicaid reform, SALT deductions caps in contentious, marathon markup sessions for Trump's 'big beautiful bill'

House markup hearings on Trump's bill involve deep cuts, including significant Medicaid and SNAP changes, provoking protests and arrests over proposed policies.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Trump Budget to Take Ax to Radical' Safety Net Programs

Trump administration's budget proposal aims to significantly cut federal programs, risking the social safety net's integrity.
US politics
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

'Big, beautiful' bill battle ignores the real issue: crippling US debt

Federal borrowing concerns remain amidst the debate over tax cuts and spending under the 'big, beautiful' bill.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Opinion | The Trump Train Is Going Full Speed Ahead

Bret Stephens outlines some Trump administration policies he supports, while still expressing criticism for broader governance issues.
Gail Collins warns against the cost-cutting measures harming social programs, calling for strategic reform from Democratic leaders.
Healthcare
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Internal budget document reveals extent of Trump's proposed health cuts

The Trump administration plans significant cuts to federal health programs, proposing a one-third reduction in HHS discretionary spending.
#tax-policy
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Rachel Reeves to cut 10,000 civil service jobs in effort to lower government costs

Rachel Reeves vows to enhance UK's economy by cutting government costs, reducing civil service jobs, and possibly scrapping a tech tax amidst welfare cuts.
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago
US politics

Key GOP holdout on Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' calls for deeper cuts to Medicaid, 'Green New Deal' spending

UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Rachel Reeves to cut 10,000 civil service jobs in effort to lower government costs

Rachel Reeves vows to enhance UK's economy by cutting government costs, reducing civil service jobs, and possibly scrapping a tech tax amidst welfare cuts.
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago
US politics

Key GOP holdout on Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' calls for deeper cuts to Medicaid, 'Green New Deal' spending

Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Poor mental health as child limits capacity to work in later life, study finds

Children in Britain with serious mental health conditions are significantly more likely to face limited work capability in adulthood.
The report calls for enhanced funding and preventive measures in children's health.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

No 10 actively investigating winter fuel payment changes as fears grow over voter anger

Downing Street is reconsidering controversial winter fuel payment cuts due to unpopularity among voters.
fromNBC News
3 weeks ago

Turning Qatari 747 into Air Force One could cost $1 billion and take years, experts say

"You're taking a 747, disassembling it, reassembling it, and then jacking it up to a very high level," said Aboulafia, a managing director at AeroDynamic Advisory, a consulting firm.
US politics
#economic-policy
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

NY's new budget soars to record $254B- here's why it might go even higher

Governor Kathy Hochul signed a $254 billion state budget amid concerns over transparency and potential economic risks.
fromNextgov.com
3 weeks ago

GSA expands review of 'consulting' contracts to 9 more companies

GSA is reviewing consulting contracts to assess spending patterns among major contractors, aiming to establish a consistent understanding of what constitutes consulting services.
Startup companies
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Rand Paul Torches Fellow Republicans Falling Over Themselves to Vote tor the Largest Debt Ceiling Increase' Ever

I support cutting as much spending as we could get consensus on. I will even accept compromise on how much spending cuts we can get, but I'm not voting to add five trillion to the deficit or to the debt ceiling.
US politics
Germany politics
fromThe Local Germany
4 weeks ago

Germany's new finance minister, 'bridge-builder' Lars Klingbeil

Klingbeil now controls significant government spending despite losing the election, highlighting a partnership with conservative Chancellor Merz.
#federal-funding
#conspiracy-theory
NYC startup
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago

Bush official claims US built secret $21T underground 'city' for rich and powerful to live if 'near-extinction event' happens

The U.S. may have funded a secret underground "city" for elites during potential extinction events, according to a former government official.
fromSFGATE
4 weeks ago
DC food

Former Bush Housing Official Claims Government Has Spent $21 Trillion Building an Underground Doomsday 'Base'

NYC startup
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago

Bush official claims US built secret $21T underground 'city' for rich and powerful to live if 'near-extinction event' happens

The U.S. may have funded a secret underground "city" for elites during potential extinction events, according to a former government official.
fromSFGATE
4 weeks ago
DC food

Former Bush Housing Official Claims Government Has Spent $21 Trillion Building an Underground Doomsday 'Base'

UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Unison chief tells staff at Reform-controlled councils to sign up to union

Reform UK's recent council victories prompt warning for employees from Nigel Farage, while unions advocate for worker protection.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Warren Buffett says US spending is 'unsustainable,' but doesn't envy DOGE and its efforts to fix it

Buffett highlights that reducing government spending is challenging yet essential given the U.S. debt is 'unsustainable'.
US Elections
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Government cash mailings to random Americans draws Senate DOGE leader's ire: 'Complete waste'

Senator Joni Ernst calls for an end to federal cash giveaways to Americans, highlighting wasteful spending during government surveys.
Retirement
fromFast Company
1 month ago

More people are taking their Social Security benefits early. Should you?

Social Security's future is uncertain, prompting many to claim benefits earlier due to fears over funding issues.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Over 300 quango bosses paid more than the prime minister

Taxpayers will be shocked to hear that there are hundreds of quangocrats heading up bodies they may never have heard taking home massive pay packets the average Brit can only dream of.
UK politics
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Canada election: Poilievre releases costed platform with 6 days left in campaign | CBC

Poilievre's platform outlines a strict dollar-for-dollar policy aiming to curb deficits through extensive government spending cuts.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

I'm Not Doing Green': Transportation Secretary Defends Pulling EV Stations Out of Infrastructure Projects After Trump Pushes Tesla Sales

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy opposes EV charging stations in infrastructure projects, deeming them unnecessary social justice spending.
fromwww.thelocal.dk
1 month ago

Inside Denmark: Why your local job centre could soon vanish

Under the new reform, municipalities will gain more autonomy in approving unemployment benefits, potentially leading to a significant reduction in government spending and job centre operations.
UK news
#public-sector
Digital life
fromTheregister
2 months ago

UK government told to get a grip on 23B tech spend

The UK government lacks clarity on its digital technology spending, leading to increased costs and unresolved technical debts.
Digital life
fromTheregister
2 months ago

UK government told to get a grip on 23B tech spend

The UK government lacks clarity on its digital technology spending, leading to increased costs and unresolved technical debts.
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

Spending and workforce cuts will harm VA's modernization work, Democrats say

It seems tone deaf to engage in conversations about innovative biomedical equipment when the foundations of the VA are crumbling.
SF politics
Healthcare
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Federal Health Workers Make Up Less Than 1% of Agency Spending

Kennedy's layoffs aim to streamline the Health and Human Services Department, which he claims is ineffective despite its massive budget.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

EPA shuttering museum that cost $315 per visitor to stay open

The scarcely visited museum cost a whopping $4 million taxpayer dollars to build in accordance with Smithsonian standards and more than $600,000 annually to operate.
Environment
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Canada election: Poilievre to outline Conservative tax cut promise | CBC

Both Conservative and Liberal leaders propose income tax cuts amid significant government deficits.
Balancing government budgets is increasingly challenging due to rising debt and population growth.
UK news
fromYahoo News
2 months ago

Migrants to be housed in hotels for years

The Treasury has acknowledged that migrants will likely be housed in hotels for the foreseeable future due to global instability.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

National Park Service worker fired by DOGE says he felt 'frozen' until he was finally told he'd be rehired

Anderson's termination letter arrived on Valentine's Day, marking a personal and professional low as he faced uncertainty among mass layoffs following DOGE's federal cuts.
Washington Nationals
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Starmer confirms he wants to take some money out of government' as part of efficiency drive UK politics live

Keir Starmer acknowledges the need for efficiency in government while facing potential cuts in departments outside of protected budgets.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

All UK families could see average living standards fall by 2030, forecast warns

Living standards in the UK are projected to decline significantly by 2030, especially impacting lower-income families.
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