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Trump's second term hit by looming budget showdown

The battle over the budget comes to a head this week as the continuing resolution passed late last year expires Friday. If Congress fails to act before the deadline, the federal government will ...

The Hill - Mar. 11

What Does a Shutdown Have to Do With the Budget or Elon Musk? Here’s a Guide.

A short-term spending bill, a 10-year budget plan and Musk’s cost-cutting team are all progressing at once.

The New York Times - Mar. 11

Report: Florida basketball to have one of the ‘top basketball NIL budgets in the SEC’

According to On3 national basketball reporter Joe Tipton, Florida basketball will be among the top of the SEC in terms of NIL budgets this offseason.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

G.O.P. Spending Bill Would Force $1 Billion Cut to D.C. Budget

Republicans omitted a standard provision approving the District’s budget in a stopgap funding measure needed to avert a shutdown before the end of the week. The result would be a 16 percent cut.

The New York Times - Mar. 11

Cuts to NASA’s budget could derail America’s Mars ambitions

Such major and arbitrary cuts to NASA’s budget would do very little to save money, but they will undercut and decimate one of the most cost-effective programs within the federal government.

The Hill - Mar. 13

Senate passes Trump-endorsed fix to avert DC budget cuts

Senators voted Friday to pass legislation to prevent cuts to the District of Columbia's local budget after city officials warned the District faced a $1 billion hit under a stopgap government ...

The Hill - Mar. 14

Manchin, Romney join board of directors for top budget watchdog

Former Sens. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) and Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.) are joining the board of directors for the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, a prominent Washington, D.C.-based think tank ...

The Hill - 4d

D.C. parents protest Congress' funding bill over a $1B cut to the city's budget

Parents are mobilizing to persuade senators to reject a Republican funding bill because it would deal a blow to the D.C. city budget.

NBC News - Mar. 13

The Startup’s Guide to Gifting on a Bootstrapped Budget

How businesses can provide meaningful recognition and incentives that emphasize impact, not cost, even with limited resources.

Inc. - 3d

Congress poised to force $1B cut to local DC budget, surprising many lawmakers

Congress is poised to pass a President Trump-endorsed funding bill this week that D.C. officials warn would lead to a $1 billion cut to the district’s local budget, a move that has been catching ...

The Hill - Mar. 13

Government shutdown looms amid budget showdown in Congress

Congress is staring down a deadline to fund the government by the end of the week, as the familiar threat of a shutdown looms over Washington. Nikole Killion explains.

CBS News - Mar. 10

Budget-friendly groceries that taste great, according to experts

Grocery prices have surged nearly 28% in five years, with a 2% increase in January alone. Editors at Simply Recipes tested nearly 400 products to find the best-tasting options under $20. First on ...

CBS News - Mar. 12

House GOP budget plan would cut domestic spending by $13 billion

House Speaker Mike Johnson has unveiled his plan to avert a government shutdown by Friday night. The short-term stopgap bill would fund the government until Sept. 30, increase defense spending by ...

CBS News - Mar. 10

Best Sheets for Every Bed and Budget, Tested and Reviewed (2025)

Is linen worth the splurge? Should you buy bamboo or silk sheets? We tested dozens of sheets to find our favorites, and we break it all down.

Wired - Mar. 11

Big budget Saudi TV series stirs controversy in Middle East

Iraq and Iran have banned mega production focused on seventh century schism between Sunni and Shia Muslims

Financial Times - Mar. 13

Stock Market Remains Uncertain Amid Trump’s Whipsawing Tariffs and Budget Cuts

The administration’s whipsawing moves are leaving investors guessing. The risk is that this uncertainty comes at a real cost to the economy.

The New York Times - Mar. 13

FTC seeks delay in Amazon trial, citing recent cuts in staff, budget

Lawyer for the Federal Trade Commission says agency needs to seek trial delay in case against Amazon due to staffing and budgetary challenges.

CBS News - Mar. 13

The looming budget question: Will Medicaid cuts fund tax cuts?

Republicans should focus tax cuts on middle-income and lower-income households that would provide greater support to the economy than tax cuts for the wealthy.

The Hill - Mar. 14

Ministers explore cuts to BBC World Service as part of aid budget cull

Director-general Tim Davie preparing for ‘engagement’ with Foreign Office over impact

Financial Times - Mar. 15

UK Aims to Cut Billions in Welfare Amid Budget Crunch

Changing disability allowances is a particularly contentious move within Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s center-left Labour Party.

The New York Times - 5d

Trump wants House to ‘get on board’ with Washington budget fix

The president is confident Speaker Mike Johnson will put legislation on the floor to help the District of Columbia, according to a White House official.

Politico - 4d

Trump wants House to ‘get on board’ with Washington budget fix

The president is confident Speaker Mike Johnson will put legislation on the floor to help the District of Columbia, according to a White House official.

Politico - 4d

(Image): Stats show £18.6m midfielder could be budget Baleba for Chelsea

It was confirmed last night by Sporting CP themselves that Chelsea had completed a transfer deal not just for winger Geovany Quenda but also for midfielder Dario Essugo.We’ve already heard a little ...

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Best Wedges in 2025 for every handicap, budget and playing style

Discover what's new in the world of wedges and learn which clubs you'll see in pro shops could help you improve your short game.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

8 Best Down Comforters (2025), Tested and Reviewed

Snuggle up under our favorite comforters for every season and every budget.

Wired - 6d

Britain’s unwanted fiscal fix

The chancellor’s Spring Statement must draw lessons from October’s flawed Budget

Financial Times - 9h

Top budget Democrat: GOP spending bill hands ‘a blank check to Elon Musk’

Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), the top Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee, slammed the new House Republicans’ six-month stopgap funding bill, claiming it is a “blank check” for tech ...

The Hill - Mar. 8

Tariffs could cost Americans an extra $1,600 a year. Here’s where to find that money in your household budget.

10 practical tips, tricks and hacks for fortifying your finances against a trade war.

MarketWatch - Mar. 11

U.S. budget deficit surged in February, passing $1 trillion for year-to-date record

The U.S. debt and deficit problem worsened during President Donald Trump's first month in office.

CNBC - Mar. 12

7 Best Video Doorbell Cameras (2025): Smart, Battery, AI, Budget, and Subscription-Free

Never miss a delivery. These WIRED-tested picks will help you keep tabs on your front door from anywhere.

Wired - 6d

Rising mental ill health behind higher welfare bill, report says

The government is identifying cuts to the welfare budget ahead of the Spring Statement, with the PM working to rally MPs to support the move.

BBC News - Mar. 12

Movie Review: Russo brothers' sci-fi ‘The Electric State’ is big, ambitious and dull

The Russo brothers bring Simon Stålenhag's illustrated novel “The Electric State” to life in the new big budget Netflix film

ABC News - Mar. 12

Frontier Airlines offers free checked bags promotion in swipe at Southwest

Budget carrier Frontier Airlines is offering free checked luggage and economy bundles that come with seat assignments and carry-on bags.

CNBC - 5d

Reeves to squeeze public spending further in Spring Statement

Billions of pounds of savings sought from Whitehall budgets to fill a hole in the public finances

Financial Times - 5d

Comfort Colors T-Shirts Are the Only Thing I’ll Wear

I happened upon the budget brand at a chintzy souvenir shop in Maine. I've since sworn full allegiance to the cult of Comfort Colors.

Wired - Mar. 8

If Medicaid cuts include work requirements, people may lose health coverage as a result, research finds

Congress may have to implement Medicaid cuts to reach its budget targets. That could include new work requirements in order to obtain coverage.

CNBC - Mar. 9

His Bollywood Spoofs Brought Joy to a Mill Town. Then Bollywood Came Calling.

An Indian biopic tells the story of Nasir Shaikh, whose no-budget, all-heart productions gave his home city of Malegaon a film industry of its own.

The New York Times - Mar. 10

Federal Cuts Prompt Johns Hopkins to Cut More Than 2,000 Workers

The university, a leader in scientific research, has been hard hit by the Trump administration’s cuts, which will slash at least $800 million from its budget.

The New York Times - Mar. 13

Judge Finds Musk’s ‘Special Government Employee’ Status Might Make His Leadership of DOGE Unconstitutional

The billionaire’s status in government may prohibit him from doing much of what he’s been touting as job- and budget-cutting successes.

Inc. - 4d

Stand up for Science rallies protesting Trump cuts held across U.S.

Thousands of people, including researchers, scientists, medical professionals and cancer survivors rallied across the U.S. in protest of the Trump Administration’s firings, budget and grants cuts ...

NBC News - Mar. 8

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