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When the pain hits home, Republicans balk at Trump's spending cuts and tariffs
From reducing NIH funding to slashing USAID to new tariffs, Republican lawmakers are beginning to speak out — carefully — against some of Trump's actions.NBC News - 2h -
House GOP releases budget calling for trillions in cuts to taxes and spending
House Republicans released a budget resolution that calls for cutting taxes by up to $4.5 trillion and sets a goal of slashing federal spending by $2 trillion.NBC News - 3h -
Official DOGE website updated, promising 'savings' updates by Valentine's Day
Three weeks after its launch in January, Elon Musk's official government website for DOGE was updated on Wednesday and no longer features only a logo.ABC News - 3h -
This millennial's startup raised $120 million. He reveals what helped him succeed — and says it's 'more crucial' than hard work
Desmond Lim, Workstream's CEO, shares his journey — from his early financial struggles as the child of hourly workers, to knocking on doors in Palo Alto.CNBC - 3h -
Sudan says it has agreed deal for Russian naval base
Moscow seeks new foothold in face of uncertainty about future of its base in Syria after Bashar al-Assad’s fallFinancial Times - 7h -
Republican Budget Vets Say DOGE Cuts Based More on Ideology Than Actual Savings
Two former GOP budget directors for Congress and the Senate say Elon Musk’s highly publicized spending cuts are playing to Trump’s base, and call them “low hanging fruit.”Inc. - 8h -
Republicans Love Trump’s Spending Cuts. Just Not in Their States.
Even as they praise the president’s unilateral actions to slash federal spending, G.O.P. lawmakers have quietly moved to seek carve outs or exemptions for their own constituents.The New York Times - 8h -
Banks slash savings rates after Bank of England rate cut
Dozens of providers reduce rates or withdraw products following BoE moveFinancial Times - 10h -
Jodey Arrington has 2 days to save the House budget
The Texas Republican has struggled to wrangle his panel and warred with fellow chairs. Now it's go time.Politico - 1d -
The Pentagon needs a budget cut, not a spending spree
Lawmakers are pushing to increase Pentagon spending by up to $500 billion, but this would accelerate our national debt and fail to address wasteful programs and inefficiencies.The Hill - 8h -
House Republicans release budget plan, with trillions in tax and spending cuts
House Republicans released a budget resolution on Wednesday, laying a foundation for approving President Trump's agenda.CBS News - 9h -
Boone: Expect more class than L.A. if Yanks win
Manager Aaron Boone hopes that, if his Yankees win the World Series, they "handle things with a little more class" than the Dodgers did after last year's victory over New York.ESPN - 23h -
Deficits at NHS trusts in England more than double
Rising cost of temporary staff and increased outsourcing to the private sector weigh on health serviceFinancial Times - 1d -
As Trump aims to ax the penny, these are the coins that cost more than they're worth
Data from the U.S. Treasury shows that it costs nearly 4 cents to produce a single penny and nearly 14 cents to produce a nickel.NBC News - 1d -
With Elon Musk watching, Trump says he's giving DOGE even more power
President Donald Trump said Tuesday he was signing an executive order to give tech billionaire Elon Musk more power over the federal workforce, adding to Musk's swift and sweeping consolidation of ...NBC News - 1d -
GOP leaders downplay Medicaid cuts as they seek $2T in savings
House Republican leaders on Tuesday downplayed the possibility of cuts to Medicaid benefits as they seek a reconciliation bill with up to $2 trillion in savings. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and ...The Hill - 1d -
Policing in 'hopeless position' after court ruling on vetting, Met chief says
The High Court rules that officers cannot be dismissed for losing their vetting clearance.BBC News - 1d -
Speaker Johnson on timeline for budget plan as Senate Republicans move on own proposal
House Speaker Mike Johnson says a blueprint for his budget package can be expected Thursday, but Senate Republicans are working on their proposal that may put members of the same party at odds. CBS ...CBS News - 1d -
'Keep your hands off our Social Security,' lawmakers warn amid DOGE budget cuts
As the Trump administration seeks to make massive cuts to federal spending, certain lawmakers and advocates say Social Security shouldn't be a target.CNBC - 1d -
DOGE can cut spending, but can it make government more accountable?
Donald Trump could deliver lasting change, by returning power back to the people where it belongs.The Hill - 1d -
More than 20 million people are under winter weather alerts
NBC News' Priya Sridhar reports on the winter weather alerts in place for millions of Americans as back-to-back snowstorms are predicted to slam the South and Northeast.NBC News - 1d -
EU plans radical budget overhaul handing more power to capitals
Bloc’s 50 spending programmes to be lumped into 3 funds, according to paperFinancial Times - 1d -
More job cuts expected at Justice Department, FBI
Staff within the Justice Department and FBI are on edge and bracing for more firings due to the changes under the new Trump administration. CBS News Department of Justice correspondent Scott ...CBS News - 2d -
Dear Democrats: Stop thinking you are smarter than Republicans.
Democrats have underestimated their opponents, including Donald Trump, by treating them as "dumb" and "unintelligent", which has led to many election losses. It is time for Democrats to start ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump’s budget cuts are unconstitutional
These are not presidential decisions to make but rather are legislative mandates. Congress is our only hope.The Hill - 2d -
VA lists more than 130 jobs ineligible for Trump buyout plan
The majority of nurses, doctors, and other personnel providing care to military veterans through the Department of Veterans Affairs do not qualify for the deferred resignation offer from the Trump ...The Hill - 4d -
'I've spent more than £3,000 on Jellycats'
A rising number of adults are buying toys - we hear from so-called "kidults" who are splashing out thousands.BBC News - 4d -
Sunday shows preview: DOGE cuts leave feds reeling; Lawmakers race to finalize Trump budget bill
Tech billionaire and the anchor of the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Elon Musk saw his staffers attempt or succeed in accessing databases in various departments, supercharge a ...The Hill - 4d -
Bolton says DOGE cuts hurt ‘long-term American interests’
President Trump’s former national security adviser John Bolton said during an interview that some of the proposed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) cuts could hurt “long-term American ...The Hill - 4d -
How the Superdome became more than a stadium
The Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles will face each other on Sunday at New Orleans' Superdome. The venue has been home to eight Super Bowls, more than any other stadium. The Superdome ...CBS News - 4d -
I was wrong to say Bazball is a cult. It’s actually a death cult | Barney Ronay
As defeats pile up Brendon McCullum’s brand of cricket now has the feel of a cool music video on the deck of a sinking ship. Two summers ago, with interest in the England Test team’s seductive new ...The Guardian - 4d -
Now more than ever, AI needs a governance framework
It is possible to develop a model with the best intentions, and for that model to be misused later onFinancial Times - 4d -
Republicans eye dueling budget votes next week as Mike Johnson faces pressure to act
House Speaker Mike Johnson is eying a committee vote next week to kickstart a massive multi-trillion-dollar package to advance President Donald Trump’s legislative agenda.NBC News - 5d -
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The US Treasury Claimed DOGE Technologist Didn’t Have ‘Write Access’ When He Actually Did
Sources tell WIRED that the ability of DOGE’s Marko Elez to alter code controlling trillions in federal spending was rescinded days after US Treasury and White House officials said it didn’t exist.Wired - 6d -
More Than Mezcal: A Dive Into Oaxaca’s High-End Cocktail Scene
Using local ingredients like hoja santa, huitlacoche, insects, and a variety of mercurial spirits, bartenders in the Mexican city are testing the boundaries of flavor and presentation.Wired - 6d -
More TikTok views than Taylor Swift: Report says women’s sport ecosystem is ‘thriving’
United States rugby union star Ilona Maher generated more TikTok views than Taylor Swift in 2024, while Chelsea Women amassed more views on the social media platform than more than half of the ...Yahoo Sports - 6d
