Crackdown on government credit cards to cut 'wasteful' spending

Schumer to vote for GOP spending bill amid Democratic divisions

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says that he is ready to advance Republicans’ funding bill to avert a government shutdown. It marks a major reversal from two days ago and the strategy is ...

NBC News - 5d

Fallout continues among Democrats over Schumer support for GOP spending bill

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has faced criticism from other Democrats for his decision to break with the party and vote to advance a continuing resolution to fund the government last week. ...

CBS News - 1d

Schumer calls for vote on new continuing resolution to avoid government shutdown

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says Republican senators don't have the votes to pass the GOP spending bill that was approved by the House and is instead pushing for a vote on a separate ...

CBS News - 6d

Pharmacies prepare to cut opening hours in funding protest

Pharmacies are being advised to "work to rule" unless a funding agreement can be reached with government.

BBC News - 1d

Trump immigration crackdown enters new waters with arrest of Mahmoud Khalil

The arrest of a Columbia University graduate marks a significant escalation in President Trump's immigration crackdown, with a lawful permanent resident who has not been charged with any crime now ...

The Hill - Mar. 11

What Does a Shutdown Have to Do With the Budget or Elon Musk? Here’s a Guide.

A short-term spending bill, a 10-year budget plan and Musk’s cost-cutting team are all progressing at once.

The New York Times - Mar. 11

UK social safety net among weakest in rich world, analysis finds

Think-tank report comes as Keir Starmer seeks to convince Labour MPs to back welfare spending cuts

Financial Times - Mar. 12

U.S. consumers are starting to crack as tariffs add to inflation, recession concerns

Airline and retail executives are bracing for a slowdown in demand amid concerns tariffs will cut down consumer spending.

CNBC - 4d

Nail-biter spending vote could hinge on Trump-district Democrats

Centrist Democrats are keeping them guessing. Heading into Tuesday’s vote to fund the federal government, almost a dozen House Democrats in Trump-won districts have yet to reveal if they’ll join ...

The Hill - Mar. 10

Lone Democrat to back House GOP spending bill explains decision

Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine) defied House Democratic leadership on Tuesday when he voted for the GOP’s bill to avert a government shutdown — the only one in the caucus to support the stopgap. ...

The Hill - Mar. 11

More Americans expect credit applications to be rejected, NY Fed finds

Nearly 9% of consumers last month reported needing credit but not applying for it out of fear of being denied.

CBS News - 2d

How long does debt relief stay on your credit report?

Most types of debt relief have an impact on your credit report, and it's important to know how long that lasts.

CBS News - 1d

State Republicans Eager to Climb on Cost-Cutting Bandwagon

G.O.P. governors and legislators are parroting the federal Department of Government Efficiency by creating panels at the state level. But the similarities only go so far.

The New York Times - Mar. 9

Sunday shows preview: Congress avoids government shutdown; Trump tariffs rattle economy

Republicans scored a major win on Friday as the Senate approved the House-GOP crafted spending bill, largely authored without input from Democrats. The new piece of legislation boosts defense ...

The Hill - 3d

If even Germany is embracing higher spending, why on earth can’t Labour? | William Keegan

Russia has pushed Europe into a quasi-Keynesian approach to the defence budget. Only Britain insists on cutting help to the sick to pay for security. As the president of the US provokes trade and ...

The Guardian - 3d

Trump says Democrats would be to blame for shutdown, suggests it could delay tax cuts

President Trump said Thursday that Democrats would be to blame if government funding runs out this week and suggested a shutdown could delay GOP efforts to extend expiring tax cuts. "They do a ...

The Hill - 6d

Morning Report — Senate takes up spending bill; Trump backs off on Canada tariffs

In today’s issue: Three days before a government funding deadline, the House on Tuesday narrowly passed a party-line stopgap funding bill that would mostly keep government funding at current ...

The Hill - Mar. 12

Heathrow looks at building shorter third runway in bid to cut costs

London’s hub airport is preparing a detailed expansion plan after winning government backing

Financial Times - Mar. 8

Media advocates warn Trump’s cuts to Voice of America embolden autocrats

Order to slash funding to pro-democracy broadcasters part of efforts to radically reduce government services

Financial Times - 3d

NOAA's Storm Prediction Center facility among planned DOGE cuts

A core government facility tracking severe thunderstorms and tornadoes is listed on the DOGE website as a planned office closure.

ABC News - 1d

Why Stitch Fix’s turnaround seems to be working, despite the tough economy

“With market concerns of consumer spending slowing and recession fears now building, we did not have an improving [Stitch Fix] model on our bingo card,” one team of analysts noted.

MarketWatch - Mar. 12

BBC hit by £1.3mn bill for Huw Edwards scandal

Broadcaster’s spending under scrutiny as it enters talks with the government over the future of the licence fee

Financial Times - Mar. 10

Vice President JD Vance urges GOP to fall in line as shutdown looms

House Republicans are slated to vote Tuesday on their spending bill that would fund the government at current levels through September 2025.

ABC News - Mar. 11

USDA cancels $1 billion in local meal funding for schools and food banks

The USDA said it is promoting wiser government spending, but schools say it will make it tougher to serve healthy meals.

CBS News - Mar. 11

Merz Challenges Germans to Make a Bold Strategic Shift. Will They Do It?

The likely next chancellor has staked his government on a move to increase military spending. But the window for change is closing fast.

The New York Times - 5d

Shutdown 'would have sent message' that Democrats won't be 'bullied' by Trump, Sen. Murphy says

Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) defends his “no” vote on a Republican spending bill that averted a government shutdown.

NBC News - 3d

China Outlines Plan to Bolster Consumption in Face of Trump Tariffs

Beijing’s leaders are ordering fiscally strapped local governments to spend more to help workers, consumers and businesses.

The New York Times - 1d

Indonesian stocks tumble 4% on concerns over economy

Jakarta index among world’s worst performers as slowing consumption and government spending rattle investors

Financial Times - 1d

UK Treasury omits defence from National Wealth Fund priority sectors

Decision comes even as government joins other European countries in seeking to raise military spending

Financial Times - 6h

Salford forward Adelakun has red card rescinded

Salford City forward Hakeeb Adelakun is available for their next three games after his red card against Chesterfield is overturned.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Arrested Philippine ex-President Duterte to face legacy of thousands killed in drug crackdown

Philippine ex-President Rodrigo Duterte, who left a savage legacy over his deadly anti-drugs crackdown, was arrested on an international warrant as he returned to Manila

ABC News - Mar. 11

‘We don’t believe in the velvet rope:' One money manager is giving retail investors access to private credit. But is it worth it?

The exchange-traded fund industry is looking to give retail investors more access to alternative investments including private credit.

CNBC - Mar. 8

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