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Latest news on Trump's alarming EPA cuts remarks
The White House says President Trump mispoke when he alluded to deep staff cuts at the Environmental Protection Agency. This comes as a new budget plan passed in the House and fears remain about ...CBS News - 6d -
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Cuts at USAID and Elsewhere Strain Global Journalism
Investigative journalists around the world relied on funding from the U.S. Now, those watchdogs are scrambling to survive a sudden cash crunch.The New York Times - 5d -
Development minister resigns in protest at Starmer’s aid cuts
Move by Anneliese Dodds comes after prime minister announces plan to shift resources to defenceFinancial Times - 5d -
Trump’s Cuts Come With Risks. Including From Volcanoes.
A spending freeze could disrupt systems that warn communities when eruptions appear imminent.The New York Times - 5d -
National Weather Service workers impacted by Trump cuts
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story How the NOAA firings could affect Americans' lives The Trump administration fired hundreds of employees at the National Oceanic ...The Hill - 4d -
Social Security Administration to Cut Roughly 7,000 Workers
The agency is also restructuring and closing six of 10 regional offices that coordinate and provide support to employees who serve beneficiaries.The New York Times - 4d -
Examining the potential ripple effects from DOGE cuts
A new report from Wired says that the Department of Government Efficiency's takeover of the federal bureaucracy is "worse than you think." Brian Barrett, the article's author and executive editor ...CBS News - 4d -
USAID cuts could send global health into chaos
The Trump administration's decision to end almost all foreign aid spending from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is poised to plunge global health into chaos. The ...The Hill - 3d -
How fast will the ECB cut interest rates?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week aheadFinancial Times - 3d -
NOAA workers protest as job cuts continue
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration workers are protesting in Silver Spring, Maryland, as the Trump administration moves to cut hundreds of jobs. CBS News' Rob Marciano reports.CBS News - 1d -
Trump’s FDA Cuts Are Putting Drug Development at Risk
New SEC filings from pharmaceutical companies reveal Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s cost-cutting measures could slow drug research and delay FDA approvals.Wired - 1d -
Hegseth’s Plans to Reshape the Military Start With Cuts
At the same time, Republican lawmakers are aiming to add more than $100 billion to the Pentagon’s proposed budget, which would push military spending close to $1 trillion a year.The New York Times - 1d -
Target warns Trump’s tariffs could cut into profits
Big-box US retailer says it expects ‘meaningful year-over-year profit pressure’ in first quarterFinancial Times - 1d -
Waiting for a large new tax cut? GLWT
Behold, the messy sausage-making of US budgetsFinancial Times - 1d -
Medicaid cuts risk children's health care and academics
House Republicans approved a budget resolution that would reduce the federal Medicaid program by 11 percent, potentially compromising access to health care for up to 40 percent of the nation's ...The Hill - 1d -
US aid cuts are expanding Chinese influence
China is rapidly filling the vacuum left by the Trump administration's decision to freeze and reduce foreign aid, using strategic lending and infrastructure investments to counter American ...The Hill - 23h -
Hegseth Cuts Pentagon Work on Preventing Civilian Harm
Employees at the Pentagon’s Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response office were told their jobs would be eliminated, as would advisory posts at operational commands.The New York Times - 18h -
Federal Cuts Came to Native Schools. Students Are Livid.
As the Trump administration trims the federal work force, students and educators at Haskell Indian Nations University in Kansas fear for the future of a school that was already facing troubles.The New York Times - 7h -
Chancellor set to cut welfare spending by billions
Cuts to areas including welfare will be put to the official forecaster ahead of the Spring Statement.BBC News - 6h -
Reeves's proposed cuts will trigger big political arguments
The briefing that Rachel Reeves will make large spending cuts this month is very significant.BBC News - 5h -
US cuts off intelligence sharing with Ukraine
Fresh blow to embattled government in Kyiv as Trump administration shifts on conflictFinancial Times - 3h -
Bonus season: how does yours measure up?
Our annual survey of FT readers shows bonus payouts are on the rise, but so too are tax concerns and school feesFinancial Times - Feb. 21 -
Here Are the Digital Clues to What Musk Is Really Up To
What will DOGE do with access to personal data on almost all Americans?The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Why the Price of Gold Keeps Going Up
The precious metal, considered a haven asset, is usually sought out by investors during times of turmoil.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Evening Report — Hegseth moves to shake up Pentagon
{beacon} Evening Report TRUMP FIRST 100 DAYS © Virginia Mayo, Associated Press Hegseth moves to shake up the Pentagon DEFENSE SECRETARY PETE HEGSETH is moving to overhaul the Pentagon through ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Trump Administration Shakes Up ICE Leadership
The leadership change comes as the president aims to make good on a promise of mass deportations and arrests of undocumented immigrants across the United States.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Trump fires top general in Pentagon shake-up
The new defence secretary earlier accused Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff CQ Brown of having a "woke" focus.BBC News - Feb. 22 -
Trump shakes up top military leadership
Late Friday night, President Trump fired General Charles "C.Q." Brown, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called for the firing last year due to Brown's ...CBS News - Feb. 22 -
John Oliver loves performing stand-up most
Comedian John Oliver tells 60 Minutes that performing stand-up is his "favorite place to be" and explains why bombing on stage is helpful for comedians.CBS News - Feb. 23 -
Now is the time for Europe really to step up on Ukraine
The future of the post-1945 security order hangs in the balanceFinancial Times - Feb. 24 -
Man Utd announce up to 200 more redundancies
Manchester United have announced plans to make up to another 200 staff redundant as part of their continuing cost-cutting measures.ESPN - Feb. 25 -
The seven bills due to go up in April
A number of bill rises will come into force at the start of what some commentators have described as "awful April".BBC News - Feb. 25 -
Technology is speeding up tax season, but not the audit process
Politicians on both sides of the political aisles should relish giving their constituents a much-deserved psychological rest after completing their tax-return filing duties.The Hill - Feb. 25 -
These 3 Reasons Are Why Workplace Friendships Are Drying Up
Short job tenures, Zoom, and layoff uncertainty are accelerating people’s distance from one another at work.Inc. - Feb. 25 -
Amazon's Souped-Up Alexa+ Arrives Next Month
Alexa+ will cost $20 a month but will be free for Amazon Prime members. It'll eventually arrive on nearly every Alexa device the company has shipped.Wired - Feb. 26 -
Ready for Their Close-Ups at the Oscar Nominees Dinner
Over 100 awards hopefuls gathered at the Academy Museum for a class photo just days before the ceremony. Our photographer and columnist were there.The New York Times - 6d -
Trump doesn’t keep my portfolio up at night
One of my cardinal rules for investing is to ignore politics — I’m not breaking it yetFinancial Times - 5d -
White House visit blows up on Zelensky
Plus: Europe says 'the free world needs a new leader' {beacon} Evening Report TRUMP FIRST 100 DAYS © UPI White House visit blows up on Zelensky PRESIDENT TRUMP abruptly ended talks with Ukrainian ...The Hill - 4d -
Ramadan display lights up Piccadilly Circus in London
The city’s mayor, Sadiq Khan, led the celebrations to observe holy month of Ramadan, now in their third year. Piccadilly Circus has once again been lit up by an installation to mark Ramadan.. It is ...The Guardian - 4d
