Senate Democrats urge Trump administration to end Colorado River funding freeze

Hungarian film-makers struggle for funding despite production boom

While country draws international talent, domestic movies are more likely to get made if they align with Orbán politics. The office of Proton Cinema lies on the ground floor of a modernist house in ...

The Guardian - Feb. 27

DOGE says it's now saved $65B in federal funds, but that's still impossible to verify

DOGE has updated its website to say it's slashed $65 billion in federal funding -- but they only provide records for $9.6 billion in savings from contract terminations.

ABC News - Feb. 27

How Nvidia's earnings news may impact your retirement fund

AI chip designer Nvidia's latest earnings announcement smashed expectations and it may reflect on your 401(k) retirement plans. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.

CBS News - Feb. 27

GOP is considering cuts to Medicaid funding. Here's who could be impacted

The House GOP is considering significant cuts to Medicaid, potentially slashing billions. Health policy experts say Medicaid provides vital services to many Americans

ABC News - Feb. 27

UK National Wealth Fund boosts support for energy efficiency in social housing

Rebranded UK Infrastructure Bank will guarantee loans from insurer Rothesay

Financial Times - 6d

These tips for investing in mutual funds and ETFs put you in the driver’s seat

Plus: What Warren Buffett really thinks about the stock market, and a potential successor to the “Magnificent Seven” stocks.

MarketWatch - 6d

U.S. Terminates Funding for Polio, H.I.V., Malaria and Nutrition Programs Around the World

Here are some of the 5,800 contracts the Trump administration formally canceled this week in a wave of terse emails.

The New York Times - 6d

Hedge funds hit back against new leverage limits

Bodies representing big funds unleash lobbying offensive against global regulators’ plans

Financial Times - 6d

This fund manager sees tailwinds for banks despite unexpectedly slow start to the year

Cheryl Pate of Angel Oak Capital Advisors remains optimistic but says more favorable conditions for banks may take longer to materialize

MarketWatch - 6d

Flat owner's £65,000 bill because flat is 'too short for cladding funding'

Funding to protect flats from fire does not apply to buildings under 11m (36ft) or five storeys high.

BBC News - 5d

JP Morgan’s ‘sustainable’ funds invested £200m in mining giant Glencore

Backing of Glencore angers campaigners who have highlighted firm’s environmental breaches in South Africa. One of the world’s biggest banks, JP Morgan, has promoted environmental and “sustainable” ...

The Guardian - 5d

Jeffries accuses Republicans of walking away from government funding talks

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) late Sunday accused Republicans of walking away from government funding talks ahead of a looming shutdown deadline. “The top Democrat on the ...

The Hill - 3d

Anthropic’s valuation triples to $61.5bn in bumper AI funding round

Start-up raises $3.5bn from Silicon Valley venture firms in race against OpenAI and DeepSeek

Financial Times - 3d

Could cuts at the Education Department impact student access to funding?

Employees at the Department of Education were offered a one-time payment of up to $25,000 if they quit before a deadline Monday, according to a government email. This comes as concerns emerge about ...

CBS News - 3d

Johnson eyes short-term funding bill with no cuts to prevent shutdown

House Speaker Mike Johnson says he wants to pass a short-term spending bill with no spending cuts to avoid the government shutdown that would take effect in less than two weeks. It's unclear if he ...

CBS News - 2d

Fix to doctors’ payment cuts under Medicare in play for stopgap funding measure

Politico - 2d

EU president aims for €800 billion of defense funding. How it would work.

European Union President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday proposed a funding program that she says could mobilize close to €800 billion ($844 billion) of defense spending.

MarketWatch - 2d

North Carolina lawmakers close in on another injection of Helene relief funds

North Carolina legislators appear to be closing in on legislation to provide more funds to help the mountains recover from Hurricane Helene

ABC News - 1d

Can hedge funds prosper without their star trader founders?

Two of the biggest names in global macro trading, Alan Howard and Chris Rokos, embody differing approaches to legacy

Financial Times - 1d

U.S. Olympic committee announces $100 million grant to fund athletes into their future

Every Olympic and Paralympic athlete who participates in the 2026 Milan games and future games through at least 2032 will receive $200,000 in financial benefits.

CNBC - 1d

USOPC receives record $100m donation to fund athletes’ post-Olympics careers

Ross Stevens makes $100m donation to USOPC Donation will fund post-retirement plan for athletes Plan will be worth up to $200,000 per participant Philanthropist Ross Stevens made a $100m ...

The Guardian - 1d

Top appropriators near government funding deal ahead of shutdown cliff

Politico - 1d

Colleges of further education in England will get less funding than promised

Reduction to two-thirds of budgeted top-up payments for additional students a sign of looming government squeezes

Financial Times - 1d

Club World Cup in U.S. to have $1BN prize fund

The prize money for this year's 32-team Club World Cup to be held in the U.S. between June 14-July 13 will be $1 billion, soccer's governing body FIFA said on Wednesday.

ESPN - 1d

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 - 18h

How Europe could seize frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine

One of the mechanisms Europe has at its disposal to make up the shortfall of American backing is to fully seize frozen Russian assets held in the region.

CNBC - 13h

Bill to pay troops during shutdown filed as funding deadline looms

Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-Va.) reintroduced a bill Thursday to ensure that members of the military get paid during a government shutdown, a move that comes as a March 14 deadline ticks closer without a ...

The Hill - 6h

Auto Legends adds $1M to its funding round in Coinbase Ventures deal

Auto Legends, a social drag racing Web3 game, has added $1 million in a strategic investment from Coinbase Ventures' Base Ecosystem Fund.

VentureBeat - 8h

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 - 5h

Ministers plan to shelve VAT tax hit on UK investment funds

Treasury considers blocking HMRC’s proposals after backlash from City bosses

Financial Times - 3h

A Threat to Britain’s Conservatives as Donors Fund Reform U.K., a Populist Rival

A New York Times analysis of campaign finance data shows an influx of funding to Nigel Farage’s anti-immigration Reform U.K. party from fossil fuel investors, climate skeptics and multimillionaires.

The New York Times - 1h

These tips for investing in mutual funds and ETFs put you in the action

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MarketWatch - 21m

David Boren, former Oklahoma governor and veteran US senator, dies at 83

David Boren, the former Oklahoma governor and longtime U.S. Senate intelligence chief who went on to lead the University of Oklahoma after his retirement from politics, has died

ABC News - Feb. 20

McConnell announces he will not seek re-election in Senate floor speech

Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., marked his 83rd birthday on the Senate floor as he announced that he will not be seeking re-election to Congress in 2026.

NBC News - Feb. 20

Former Kentucky AG Daniel Cameron launches Senate bid

Former Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron (R ) announced Thursday that he is launching a bid for the seat being vacated by longtime Sen. Mitch McConnell (R). “Kentucky, it's time for a new ...

The Hill - Feb. 21

Senate adopts budget resolution after marathon overnight vote-a-rama

The Senate on Friday adopted a budget resolution intended to serve as a blueprint to deliver the first part of President Trump’s agenda. Senators voted 52-48 along party lines on the resolution ...