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President Trump continues attacks on government agencies as he prepares for funding bill
President Trump hosted a group of Republican senators on Friday night at his Florida resort, trying to build Congressional support for a massive funding bill. Meanwhile, he continues to attack the ...CBS News - Feb. 8 -
Delaware governor on Trump's threats to Education Dept: 'Let's govern with compassion'
Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer (D) encouraged Republicans in Washington to “govern with compassion” amid threats to slash funding from the Department of Education. In an interview on NewsNation's "The ...The Hill - Feb. 9 -
How Democrats in Congress are tackling Trump's massive government changes
Democrats in Congress are working on messaging and other moves to confront President Trump's changes as he settles into his second term in the White House. CBS News' Taurean Small reports from ...CBS News - Feb. 10 -
Trump takes aim at 'wasteful' government spending by ordering end to penny production
The president said in a Truth Social post that stopping the mint from coining new pennies is another way to reduce 'wasteful' government spending.CNBC - Feb. 10 -
Trump signs executive order restoring plastic straw use in government
President Trump signed an executive order directing the federal government to return to using plastic straws. “We’re going back to plastic straws,” he said, adding that paper straws “don’t work.” ...The Hill - Feb. 10 -
Judge rules Trump can downsize federal government with worker buyouts
Legal victory for Republican president is significant progress following string of courtroom setbacks. Donald Trump’s buyout program for federal employees can proceed, a federal judge ruled on ...The Guardian - Feb. 13 -
OPM: 75,000 workers took Trump, Musk government buyout
Roughly 75,000 federal workers across government have accepted a buyout offer, taking an unusual deal spearheaded by the Trump administration as it looks to reduce the federal workforce. A senior ...The Hill - Feb. 13 -
Top government ethics official fired by Trump speaks out
The decision to oust David Huitema came two weeks after at least 17 inspectors general were removed from their roles.CBS News - Feb. 13 -
Trump, Musk so far provide scant evidence for their claims of government fraud
Elon Musk and Donald Trump have claimed from the Oval Office and on social media widespread fraud in government, but many of them are unsupported by facts.ABC News - Feb. 13 -
Trump’s Funding Freeze Raises a New Question: Is the Government’s Word Good?
Companies that get federal grants or loans usually sign a legally binding agreement and depend on getting reimbursed. The new administration has upended that expectation.The New York Times - 6d -
Unemployment spikes in Washington, D.C., as Trump and Musk begin efforts to shrink the government
Since Trump has taken office, nearly 4,000 workers have filed for unemployment insurance as part of a surge that began at the start of the new yearCNBC - 5d -
An Unchecked Trump Rapidly Remakes U.S. Government and Foreign Policy
The president’s swift moves underscore the confidence of an administration with a much firmer grip on the levers of government than during his first term.The New York Times - 5d -
Unemployment spikes in Washington, D.C., as Trump and Musk begin efforts to shrink the government
President Donald Trump’s moves to fire thousands of federal government workers have coincided with a surge in jobless claims in Washington, D.C., that could get worse as the efforts intensify.NBC News - 4d -
WATCH: Trump takes victory lap at Daytona 500 as he overhauls government
President Donald Trump greeted NASCAR fans over the weekend as Elon Musk and the Trump administration target roughly 200,000 federal employees who have been on the job for less than a year.ABC News - 3d -
Who will stop Trump and Elon Musk from dismantling the US government?
Trump and Musk are playing fast and loose with presidential and constitutional norms.The Hill - 2d -
Trump is already surpassing his first-term's progress on fighting government waste
Former Acting Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Mick Mulvaney, criticizes the slush fund built by his predecessor, Richard Cordray, and former director Rohit Chopra, and hopes ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump says federal government should 'take over' DC
President Trump on Wednesday said the federal government should "take over the governance" of Washington, D.C. "I think that we should govern the District of Columbia," Trump told reporters aboard ...The Hill - 22h -
Trump says federal government should 'take over' local politics in DC
Trump is jockeying for local political power by positioning himself as the antidote to the city’s crime and homelessness.Politico - 9h -
Judge rules Trump administration can move ahead on mass government layoffs
A federal judge Thursday refused a group of government employee unions’ request to block the Trump administration from moving ahead with plans to dramatically reduce the federal workforce. U.S. ...The Hill - 4h -
Trump Dismantles Government Fight Against Foreign Influence Operations
Dozens of employees who had been working to fight foreign interference in U.S. elections have been reassigned or forced out, according to current and former officials.The New York Times - 3h -
When will flu season end?
Flu activity remains "very high" in most states, the Centers for Disease Control said this week, as illnesses, emergency room visits and hospitalizations all continue to trend upward.The Hill - Feb. 8 -
Flu Cases Are Surging
At least 24 million cases have been reported so far this season — and the virus is still spreading widely.The New York Times - Feb. 12 -
How the next 18 months could reshape soccer in the U.S. forever
A convergence of marquee events, ambitious reforms and long-awaited decisions could transform soccer in the United States at every level over the next 18 months — if the sport's stakeholders can ...Yahoo Sports - Feb. 13 -
Google scraps its diversity hiring goals as it complies with Trump's new government contractor rules
Google is scrapping some of its diversity hiring targets, joining a lengthening list of U.S. companies that have been abandoning or scaling back their diversity, equity and inclusion programsABC News - Feb. 5 -
‘It’s Pure Chaos.’ Government Contractors Chart an Uncertain Path After Trump’s Sweeping Anti-DEI Orders
Government contractors worry that running afoul of Donald Trump’s executive orders on DEI will cost them funding, which could have disastrous results.Inc. - Feb. 7 -
Sen. Andy Kim says he's open to shutting down the government if Trump continues dismantling agencies
Sen. Andy Kim, D-N.J., on Sunday indicated that he's open to shutting down the government ahead of a key government funding deadline if the Trump administration continues reshaping the federal ...NBC News - Feb. 9 -
Sen. Andy Kim: Democrats may shut down government to oppose Trump 'if we have to'
In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Sen. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) weighs whether Democrats should consider a government shutdown to prevent President Trump’s legislative agenda from advancing ...NBC News - Feb. 9 -
Democratic senator says his party is ready to shut down government over Trump's actions
Democratic Sen. Andy Kim (N.J.) said he and his fellow Democrats are ready to shut down the federal government over President Trump’s recent actions. “I cannot support efforts that will continue ...The Hill - Feb. 9 -
It’s straight from the Trump playbook: Labour is tearing up the machinery of government | George Monbiot
If Starmer and Reeves really want a greener, cleaner, wilder nation, then why attack vital state bodies that are already on their knees?. This might sound astonishing, but the UK government’s core ...The Guardian - Feb. 11 -
Unions sue over Trump’s DOGE order that plans 'large-scale' government layoffs
A coalition of unions representing federal employees sued Wednesday over President Trump’s executive order that lays the groundwork for mass layoffs across the government. Trump signed the order ...The Hill - Feb. 13 -
Trump admin to ask Supreme Court to keep fired government watchdog off the job as case pends
The Trump administration will ask the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a lower court ruling that ordered a government ethics watchdog reinstated to his post after he was fired by the president.NBC News - 3d -
Trump administration files first supreme court appeal over firing of government watchdog
Attempt to remove head of the office of special counsel is key test of executive branch’s battle with US judiciary to reshape federal government. Donald Trump’s administration has asked the supreme ...The Guardian - 3d -
Government travel has 'fallen off' since Trump inauguration, United Airlines says
Government travel makes up about 2% of United's business, Chief Financial Officer Mike Leskinen said.CNBC - 1d -
Birds of Paradise Glow on Their Mating Parade
The always colorful males light up with biofluorescence, sending off signals.The New York Times - Feb. 12 -
'Not acceptable' - Slot wants Liverpool response in derby
Liverpool manager Arne Slot says the defeat at Plymouth Argyle was "not acceptable" and that his side have to bounce back against Everton in the Merseyside derby on Wednesday.BBC News - Feb. 11 -
European Union vows response to U.S. tariffs
The European Union says it is ready to respond to U.S. tariffs with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warning that "unjustified tariffs on the EU will not go unanswered." This ...CBS News - Feb. 11 -
Maddison does 'talking on the pitch' in response to critics
James Maddison did his best to "block out the noise" by scoring the winner as he helped Tottenham beat Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday.BBC News - 4d -
Democrats grapple for response on education as GOP charges ahead
The Democratic Party is having to take a hard look at its education strategy as Republicans move aggressively on the issue with satisfaction in public education at its lowest point in decades. ...The Hill - 3d -
Fantasy Football: 9 players who'll define the NFL offseason and reshape 2025 draft boards
Andy Behrens reveals players we'll be watching this offseason, as their landing spots could greatly impact the 2025 fantasy landscape.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 13