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Trump CMS nominee Dr. Oz won't commit to opposing Medicaid cuts
President Donald Trump has promised to preserve Medicaid and other federal safety-net programs.CNBC - Mar. 14 -
In address about vision for DOJ, Trump complains about prior probes
President Trump complained about the federal investigations into him and vowed retribution against his political foes.CBS News - Mar. 14 -
Americans lost $5.7 billion to investment scams in 2024, FTC says. Here's how to protect yourself
Americans lost $5.7 billion to investment fraud in 2024, up 24% from 2023, according to the Federal Trade Commission.CNBC - Mar. 15 -
USSF prez Parlow Cone elected to FIFA Council
U.S. Soccer Federation president Cindy Parlow Cone was elected to the FIFA Council on Saturday, as the North America representative from Concacaf.ESPN - Mar. 15 -
US companies drop DEI from annual reports as Trump targets corporate values
Federal investigation of initiatives is bosses’ ‘number one’ worry as Trump attacks ‘immoral discrimination’Financial Times - Mar. 16 -
Columbia under pressure to resist Trump administration demands
Scholars say government threat to further cut federal funding at Ivy League university contains ‘glaring legal problems’Financial Times - Mar. 16 -
Why the Arabic ‘Sesame Street’ and Other Cuts Are Not Really About Fraud
As President Trump and Elon Musk cut federal programs, they often equate political and policy differences with corruption.The New York Times - Mar. 16 -
Trump admin live updates: White House asks court to stay deportation flights TRO
Despite a federal judge ordering deportation flights of Venezuelans to cease, video shows more deportees arriving in El Salvador.ABC News - Mar. 16 -
Government-Mandated RTO Sees Roaches and Desk Shortages
Donald Trump mandated hundreds of thousands of U.S. federal government employees return to their offices.Inc. - Mar. 16 -
Maritime regulator says ‘fight fire with fire’ and levy China ships at US ports
Federal Maritime Commission chair says taxes on Chinese vessels docking in US should be used to create domestic championsFinancial Times - Mar. 17 -
What HELOC borrowers should look for at this week's Fed meeting
With the Federal Reserve meeting again this week, HELOC borrowers should closely monitor these three items.CBS News - Mar. 17 -
Stocks continue to rebound, but Tesla shares head in reverse
Investors await Federal Reserve interest-rate decision this week, while bracing for another round of U.S. tariffs.CBS News - Mar. 17 -
Industrial output jumps 0.7% in February, fueled by rebound in vehicle production
Industrial production rose 0.7% in February, the Federal Reserve reported Tuesday, above economists’ expectations.MarketWatch - Mar. 18 -
The FDA’s Return-to-Office Moment Was More ‘Hunger Games’ Than DOGE Efficiency
Amid job-slashing edicts and back-to-your-desks orders, these federal workers found a headquarters building that wasn’t ready for them.Inc. - Mar. 18 -
FTC Removes Posts Critical of Amazon, Microsoft, and AI Companies
Business-guidance content published during the Biden administration has been removed from the Federal Trade Commission website.Wired - Mar. 18 -
New York woman pleads guilty to mailing drug-soaked documents to prisons
A New York woman pleaded guilty on Tuesday to mailing drug-soaked documents to correctional facilities, according to federal prosecutors.ABC News - Mar. 18 -
Two Democrats on US antitrust panel say they were ‘illegally fired’ by Trump
The administration has pledged to take greater control of federal regulators in a test of presidential powersFinancial Times - Mar. 19 -
Judge blocks Trump’s transgender military ban
A federal judge Tuesday blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order banning transgender people from enlisting or serving in the military.NBC News - Mar. 19 -
Roberts says impeaching judges "not an appropriate response" to disagreement
The chief justice's statement came after President Trump called for a federal judge to be impeached.CBS News - Mar. 18 -
Union sues Trump administration for shutting down student loan repayment plans
The American Federation of Teachers is suing the U.S. Department of Education for shutting down access to affordable repayment plans for student loan borrowers.CNBC - Mar. 19 -
Stocks drift higher as investors await Fed decision on interest rates
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's face tough challenge — offering anchor to investors in a sea of uncertainty.CBS News - Mar. 19 -
Trump administration pauses $175M in funding to UPenn over trans athlete policy
The Trump administration is pausing $175 million in federal funding to the University of Pennsylvania over its transgender athlete policies.NBC News - Mar. 19 -
The Fed’s Projections: How to Read Them Like a Pro
The Federal Reserve will release fresh economic estimates on Wednesday. Here’s how to read the outlook for 2025 and beyond.The New York Times - Mar. 19 -
The Fed holds rates firm—here's what it means for your money
Borrowing costs will drop slightly by the end of 2025, says a newly revised forecast by the Federal Reserve.CNBC - Mar. 19 -
Stocks see best ‘Fed day’ rally since July, thanks to a ‘nonchalant’ Powell performance
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s nuanced take on the economic outlook helped lift stocks on Wednesday.MarketWatch - Mar. 19 -
Los Angeles Faces Nearly $1 Billion Deficit as It Rebuilds From Fires
Shifting federal policies, combined with the cost of January’s wildfires, have created “serious financial headwinds” for the city, officials said.The New York Times - Mar. 19 -
LA Crips leader who feds say posed as anti-gang activist arrested
The U.S. Attorney's Office has announced several federal charges against a Los Angeles Crips gang leader, including racketeering.CBS News - Mar. 20 -
Energy Secretary Chris Wright says Trump push to produce more oil is driving down prices
The Trump administration has promised to increase leases on federal lands and waters and expedite the permitting process.CNBC - Mar. 20 -
Powell’s ‘Transitory’ Inflation Call Revives Memories of Pandemic
Investors cheered the Federal Reserve chair’s assessment. But some economists fear a case of déjà vu.The New York Times - Mar. 20 -
DOGE Is Doing the Opposite of Government Auditing
On this special episode of Uncanny Valley, we talk about what federal auditors actually do, and what they think of DOGE.Wired - Mar. 20 -
Trump administration delays New York congestion pricing deadline
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and the MTA are facing down a new federal deadline to end congestion pricing in NYC.CBS News - Mar. 20 -
Judge blocks DOGE's access to sensitive Social Security systems
A federal judge granted a temporary restraining order in the challenge brought by unions who argued DOGE's access was unlawful.CBS News - Mar. 20 -
Judge blocks deportation of Georgetown researcher detained by ICE
A federal judge on Thursday blocked the government from deporting a Georgetown University researcher who was detained by immigration authorities earlier this week.CBS News - Mar. 20 -
Tariffs are 'simply inflationary,' economist says: Here's how they fuel higher prices
Tariffs are expected to increase the inflation rate this year, according to U.S. Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell.CNBC - Mar. 20 -
U.S. households are running out of emergency funds as pandemic cash runs out, inflation takes its toll
The latest survey from the New York Federal Reserve shows just 62.7% of Americans can come up with $2,000 for an emergency.CNBC - Mar. 20 -
Is the Trump conflict with judges a constitutional crisis? What to know
Legal experts warn that the country is sliding toward a constitutional crisis as President Donald Trump openly defies the federal courts.ABC News - Mar. 21 -
Columbia cedes to Trump admin. demands after threat to withhold funds
Columbia University appears to have ceded to the Trump administration’s demands after a threat to withhold $400 million in federal funds.ABC News - 6d -
Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez rallies setting stage for protest movement: Activist
Federal funding freezes imposed early in Trump’s second term alarmed voters, a progressive activist says.The Hill - 6d -
Columbia University’s Concessions to Trump Seen as a Watershed
Threatened with losing $400 million in federal funding, the university agreed to overhaul its protest policies and security practices.The New York Times - 5d -
Utah’s Republican voters fume over Doge cuts
Representatives in Trump-voting districts try to reassure constituents over Elon Musk’s unpopular federal job cutsFinancial Times - 5d