Trump assures GOP budget holdouts on spending cuts

Social Security Lists Thousands of Migrants as Dead to Prompt Them to ‘Self-Deport’

By placing migrants in Social Security’s “death master file,” the Trump administration is seeking to cut off their access to credit cards, bank accounts and other financial services.

The New York Times - 5d

How the Crypto Industry’s Political Spending Is Paying Off

Federal lawmakers who benefited from crypto largess in the 2024 election are speedily advancing the industry’s agenda.

The New York Times - 4d

Trump's ongoing 25% auto tariffs expected to cut sales by millions, cost $100 billion

Expectations include millions of less vehicle sales, higher new and used vehicle prices and increased costs of more than $100 billion for the industry.

CNBC - 4d

Capitol agenda: Beyond the budget fight

Politico - 5d

Charities criticise 'distressing' cuts to adoption fund

The amount of funding families can access to pay for therapy for adopted children has been cut by 40%.

BBC News - 1d

Stefanik rejoins House GOP leadership

Politico - 6d

House Republicans hope to seal the budget deal today

Politico - 6d

The Former C.I.A. Officer Capitalizing On Europe’s Military Spending Boom

Eric Slesinger made a career shift from the spy agency to venture capital, championing military start-ups as Europe beefed up its defenses amid an uncertain relationship with the United States.

The New York Times - 2d

Universities sue over Energy Department research funding cuts

A group of universities — including Brown University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology — and education groups filed a lawsuit on Tuesday seeking to halt the Department of Energy's cuts ...

NBC News - 1d

Dems mock GOP attempts to rename Gulf of Mexico

Politico - Apr. 9

How Health and Human Safety Department cuts could affect your health

In his first network TV interview since becoming Health and Human Services Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sat down with Dr. Jon LaPook. Kennedy said he was not familiar with cuts to programs that ...

CBS News - 3d

Lisa, already a Coachella headliner in Blackpink, just demolished the Sahara Tent as a solo star

Blackpink fans saw her at Coachella in the Sahara Tent in 2019 and the main stage as recently as 2023, but this is a newly assured Lisa blowing through her own lane.

Los Angeles Times - 4d

GM cutting jobs, idling Canadian electric van plant due to 'market demand'

General Motors is cutting production of its all-electric delivery vans at a plant in Canada ahead of idling the facility through much of this year.

CNBC - 4d

Shane Lowry doesn't want to talk about Rory, then talks about Rory before cutting interview short

Boiling after back-to-back bogeys to end his third round of the Masters, Lowry cut his interview short on Saturday while saying he wished he'd had 30 minutes to cool off.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

‘Electoral wake-up call’: dozens of Labour MPs risk losing majorities over welfare cuts

New data shows cabinet ministers among MPs at risk as campaign to pressure government over proposed benefit cuts to step up. At least 80 Labour MPs are at risk of losing their majorities over ...

The Guardian - 2d

Dems plan more town halls in GOP districts for recess

Politico - 6d

House GOP calls Hochul, Pritzker and Walz to testify on immigration

Politico - 5d

Randy Villegas is mounting a challenge to GOP Rep. David Valadao

Politico - 2d

Republicans plow ahead with anti-abortion agenda in states where voters approved constitutional amendments

After voters in seven states enshrined abortion rights in their state constitutions, GOP lawmakers have moved forward with bills to curtail them.

NBC News - 4d

A critical week for Meta and a key test for the new FTC chair

Plus, ECB expected to cut interest rates and milestone dates for McDonald’s

Financial Times - 3d

Florida GOP tries to crack down after Ron DeSantis' state staff helped raise political cash

A Republican proposal in the Florida state House would bar state employees from conducting most traditional campaign-type activities during working hours.

NBC News - 1d

Ancient oak tree cut down by Toby Carvery

The felling of a much-loved and centuries-old north London oak tree was initially reported to police.

BBC News - 1d

Have you seen examples of health care fraud, waste or abuse? Tell us about it.

New York Times reporters are looking into cases of unnecessary and wasteful spending in government health programs.

The New York Times - 6d

Frontier CEO is 'optimistic' about tourism industry despite economic uncertainty

Despite a downturn in foreign tourism and broader economic uncertainty, Frontier CEO Barry Biffle remains optimistic about the budget airline’s future.

NBC News - 2d

Jets 7-round mock draft: New York supports Justin Fields, takes TE Tyler Warren

The Jets signed Justin Fields to replace Aaron Rodgers. They may spend the 2025 NFL draft building around the 26-year-old quarterback.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Bank CEOs avoid criticism of tariff policies — but agree that clients want more clarity

First-quarter earnings from the big banks showed spending patterns have held up in April despite losses in the stock market.

MarketWatch - 1d

Trump admin live updates: Trump to host Salvadoran president at White House

Presidents Donald Trump and Nayib Bukele are scheduled to meet Monday at the White House.

ABC News - 2d

CDC faces backlash for cutting sickle cell, adult disability programs

Nearly half of the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities was laid off.

CBS News - 6d

Coach, Cut, or Coddle: Using Decisive Leadership With Difficult Employees

How to make the right call when facing workplace insubordination.

Inc. - 5d

New Pact Would Require Ships to Cut Emissions or Pay a Fee

A draft global agreement sets a fee for cargo ships, which carry the vast majority of world trade, to pay for their greenhouse gas emissions.

The New York Times - 5d

DOGE Cuts Hobble Office That Would Aid NASA and SpaceX Mars Landings

The Astrogeology Science Center, which has helped astronauts and robots reach other worlds safely, is facing a substantial number of job reductions.

The New York Times - 2d

UK Cuts Tariffs on Dozens of Products as Global Trade Tensions Rise

British officials also announced more financing for exporters as the country sought to protect firms hurt by tariffs.

The New York Times - 1d

This homeowner cut her heating bill in half — and got a $1,200 tax credit

The energy efficient home improvement credit offers up to $3,200 a year to taxpayers. Republicans may scrap the tax break as part of their legislative agenda.

CNBC - 23h