Joe Highsmith goes from making the cut to a PGA Tour winner at the Cognizant Classic

Trump's cuts to foreign food aid are affecting U.S. farmers, rural economies

President Trump's policies in the early days of his second term are creating uncertainty across the country. Cuts he's making in foreign food aid could have a major impact in America's heartland, ...

CBS News - 1d

Most areas cut eating-disorder help for under-18s

The Royal College of Psychiatrists worries children and young people will be put at risk, as demand rises.

BBC News - 1d

Trump will 'probably' cut Mexico and Canada tariffs - US commerce chief

Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs told the BBC's Newsnight her office had not been contacted about the plan.

BBC News - 1d

Trump's lies on tax cuts are another gut punch to America's working-class

He and congressional Republicans are getting ready to sell out Americans and our future so he can deliver massive tax cuts to billionaires like Elon Musk.

The Hill - 1d

Refugees in Kenya’s Kakuma camp clash with police after food supplies cut

Teargas fired during protest at reduced rations after US aid freeze wipes out half of World Food Programme budget. Thousands of refugees clashed with police in a Kenyan refugee camp this week after ...

The Guardian - 1d

Fact-checking Trump's claims on Social Security fraud, DOGE cuts

President Trump made claims during his address to Congress about apparent fraud in the Social Security system. Mr. Trump also touted the work by the Department of Government Efficiency, which is ...

CBS News - 23h

How big is the welfare budget and where might cuts fall?

The Chancellor has earmarked "several billion pounds" in draft spending cuts to welfare.

BBC News - 23h

Senate Republicans tell Musk to send his cuts to Congress

The DOGE chief was told that legislative action could enshrine his slashing.

Politico - 23h

Guarded N.I.H. Nominee Faces Sharp Questions on Vaccines and Research Cuts

Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, a professor of medicine at Stanford University, gained prominence during the Covid pandemic when he argued against lockdowns.

The New York Times - 22h

U.S. pauses intelligence sharing with Ukraine after cutting off military aid

The U.S. will be pausing intelligence sharing with Ukraine after halting further military aid. NBC News' Courtney Kube reports from the Pentagon on the decision following President Trump and ...

NBC News - 21h

Family fears federal housing cuts could jeopardize their Missouri home

The Department of Housing and Urban Development helped Calvin and Symone Bentley and their 7-year-old son put a roof over their heads, but DOGE downsizing is making them nervous.

NBC News - 18h

Republicans need to cut Medicaid to hit budget savings target, CBO finds

Republicans can’t achieve their goal of slashing $2 trillion in federal spending over the next decade without cutting Medicaid, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO). In a ...

The Hill - 19h

Fears DOGE cuts could impact housing assistance programs

With expected staffing and budget cuts looming at the Department of Housing and Urban Development, there are fears some housing assistance programs could lose funding. In Kansas City, officials ...

NBC News - 19h

Elon Musk Meets With Senate Republicans Amid Tensions Over Federal Cuts

Elon Musk heads to Capitol Hill for a diplomatic mission.

The New York Times - 18h

As Israel cuts off food and supplies to Gaza, aid groups say they are scrambling

Three days into Israel's Gaza aid freeze, one aid group says a resumption is imperative: "With humanitarian needs sky high, more aid access is required, not less."

CBS News - 17h

Federal judge extends block on funding cuts to medical research

A federal judge is preventing the Trump administration from drastically cutting medical research funding.

CBS News - 15h

Trump’s Cuts to Federal Work Force Push Out Young Employees

The loss of early career workers has raised concerns about the impact on the next generation of civil servants.

The New York Times - 9h

Free-market advocates assemble coalition, at Trump’s request, to push tax cuts

EXCLUSIVE: Free-market economics big wigs, acting on a request from President Trump, have assembled a coalition that aims to be the premier voice in the push to make Trump’s 2017 tax cuts ...

The Hill - 8h

Jobs lost and lifesaving cures not discovered: Possible impacts of research cuts

Ripple effects of the Trump administration's crackdown on U.S. medical research promise to reach every corner of America

ABC News - 6h

Layoffs soar to highest level since 2020, led by Musk's DOGE cuts

Job cuts spiked in February, marking their highest point since July 2020, due to firings of government workers directed by DOGE.

CBS News - 4h

Job cuts last month higher than any February since 2009

U.S.-based employers cut more jobs this February than in any February in 16 years, according to a new report from outplacement firm Challenger, Gray and Christmas. This year, employers announced ...

The Hill - 4h

What to know about potential cuts to Medicaid and how it could impact you

CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss potential cuts to Medicaid. As Congress works on a federal budget, Republicans are looking to slash $2 trillion in ...

CBS News - 4h

House GOP budget goals would require Medicaid cuts, analysis finds

An analysis by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office showed that House GOP budget goals could not be reached without reducing spending on Medicaid.

CBS News - 1h

E.C.B. Cuts Interest Rates Again, With an Uncertain Path Ahead

Vows by European leaders in increase borrowing to ramp up military spending has reshaped the fiscal picture that the central bank must confront.

The New York Times - 2h

Cutting FE college funding is not how you tackle the skills shortage

Also in this week’s newsletter, a glimmer of hope for the higher education sector

Financial Times - 2h

House Republican: Musk should take 'a half step back' on DOGE cuts

Rep. Rich McCormick (R-Ga.) said billionaire Elon Musk should take a “half step back” as the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) takes steps to reduce the size of the federal workforce and ...

The Hill - 53m

Macy’s cuts guidance in the face of ‘external uncertainties’ but stock gains

The retailer said it’s taking a “prudent” approach to its outlook as it warns of a profit shortfall.

MarketWatch - 29m

The big takeaways from Trump's speech to Congress: From the Politics Desk

Welcome to a special edition of From the Politics Desk, where our reporters who were inside the House chamber tonight bring you the highlights from President Donald Trump’s first speech to Congress ...

NBC News - 1d

Who is Al Green, congressman from Texas removed from Trump's speech?

Rep. Al Green, a Texas Democrat, was escorted from the chamber Tuesday night for shouting during President Trump's 2025 address to a joint session of Congress.

CBS News - 1d

5 Takeaways From Germany’s Election

Friedrich Merz and his party won, Elon Musk didn’t seem to move voters, and more lessons from an early German vote with big implications for Europe.

The New York Times - Feb. 24

Watch: Standout moments from the ceremony

Anora sweeps the Oscars with five awards including best picture and best actress for star Mikey Madison.

BBC News - 3d

37-year-old had just $10,000 in cash savings after her divorce—now she makes nearly $1 million: 'I had to make a drastic change'

How Venus Wang built a seven-figure investment portfolio after divorce left her unemployed with just $10,000 in savings.

CNBC - Feb. 24

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