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FAFSA had been struggling for years. Then Trump cut the Education Department in half
Families and students are growing nervous about the fate of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) amid President Trump's massive cuts to the Department of Education and his plans to ...The Hill - 1d -
Students protest Education Department closure in 'Hands Off Our Schools' rally
Hundreds of students from some of the largest schools in the D.C. area will rally outside the Department of Education Friday to oppose the gutting of the agency.ABC News - 3d -
Appeals panel clears way for DOGE access to sensitive personal data at OPM, Education Department
A federal appeals panel on Monday paused an order curtailing the Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) access to troves of sensitive personal data from three federal agencies, reopening the ...The Hill - 6h -
How Kennedy’s cuts to HHS could curb 'MAHA' agenda
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the Department of Government Efficiency are reshaping the U.S. health care system, starting with deep cuts to the agencies ...The Hill - 16h -
Trump’s attack on higher education
His targets are wrong, but reform is sorely neededFinancial Times - 22h -
How Kennedy is already weakening America's childhood vaccine system
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Department of Health and Human Services cut $2 billion from a program that supports vaccines for vulnerable children.NBC News - 4d -
Bird flu could be heading north this spring with fewer federal health officials working to stop it
Bird flu cases could rise as birds migrate north. But the sweeping cuts to the Department of Health and Human Services include workers focused on the virus.NBC News - 3d -
Mark Cuban: Tariffs, DOGE cuts could result in 'far worse situation than 2008'
Billionaire investor Mark Cuban predicted the United States economy would be in a “far worse situation than 2008” if President Trump’s tariffs stay in place and Elon Musk’s Department of Government ...The Hill - 4h -
Inside DOGE’s AI Push at the Department of Veterans Affairs
A DOGE operative at the Department of Veterans Affairs appears to be trying to use an AI tool to write code for the agency’s systems, among other proposals.Wired - 3d -
Justice Department Lawyers Are Struggling to Defend Trump’s Policies in Court
Inside the department’s civil division, litigators are squeezed between judges demanding answers and bosses’ instructions to protect the Trump agenda at all costs.The New York Times - 5h -
Duke men’s basketball player Khaman Maluach could be impacted by State Department ruling on South Sudan passport holders
Duke men’s basketball player Khaman Maluach is among those who could be impacted by the State Department’s ruling around South Sudanese passport holders in the US.Yahoo Sports - 14h -
Disability groups 'stepping back' over benefit cuts
A number of disability-led organisations say they are considering “stepping back” from engaging with the government over benefit cutsBBC News - 10h -
GOP pollster: Majority of Trump voters oppose Medicaid cuts
A majority of Americans who voted for President Trump oppose cuts to Medicaid funding, according to a recent poll. Two-thirds of surveyed swing voters oppose cutting Medicaid spending to pay for ...The Hill - 6h -
Republicans Like to Cut Taxes. With Tariffs, Trump Is Raising Them.
President Trump’s tariffs are scrambling the Republican plan for the economy, long centered on tax cuts and growth.The New York Times - 2d -
Cutting aid overseas will have devastating consequences here at home
Cutting foreign health funding to "put America first" may actually put Americans at greater risk.The Hill - 12h -
How Alzheimer's research could be impacted by Trump health agency cuts
As the Trump administration makes cuts to federal health agencies, some Alzheimer's experts are worried about the impact on research and patients with the disease.CBS News - 12h -
How Alzheimer's research could be impacted by Trump health agency cuts
As the Trump administration makes cuts to federal health agencies, some Alzheimer's experts are worried about the impact on research and patients with the disease.CBS News - 12h -
DOGE Cuts Just Hit the SBA. Enter the ‘Deferred Resignation’ Offers
Amid DOGE cuts, the SBA has reportedly reopened the ‘Fork in the Road’ option that was first floated to most government workers in late January.Inc. - 2d -
Speaker Johnson cuts deal with Rep. Luna over parental proxy voting
Speaker Mike Johnson and Florida GOP Rep. Anna Paulina Luna say they have cut a deal to end the fight over proxy voting for new parents.ABC News - 5h -
Why does winning team cut nets in March Madness? Explaining NCAA Tournament tradition
Here's a look at why college basketball teams cut down the net to celebrate championships:Yahoo Sports - 16h -
Republicans Want to Make the Trump Tax Cuts Last Forever
Senate Republicans are hoping to ice Democrats out from deciding the fate of President Trump’s 2017 tax cuts, a move that Democrats could eventually use against them.The New York Times - 1d -
Protect Our Care targeting swing districts with ads opposing Medicaid cuts
The Democrat-aligned group Protect Our Care is launching a new spate of ads targeting GOP-controlled swing districts across the country to highlight constituent opposition to Medicaid funding cuts ...The Hill - 4h -
Deloitte Layoffs Reflect Private Sector Fallout From DOGE Cuts to Government Contracts
One of the top 10 U.S. consulting firms is preparing for layoffs as $65 billion worth of federal contracts with private companies are targeted for cuts and cancellations.Inc. - 3d -
Aid cuts could have ‘pandemic-like effects’ on maternal deaths, WHO warns
Loss of funding could undo progress in reducing deaths in pregnancy and childbirth, especially in war zones, says UN. More women risk dying in pregnancy and childbirth because of aid cuts by ...The Guardian - 1d -
Bernie Sanders: law firms that cut deals with Trump administration ‘sell out their soul’
Firms that were targeted by president after representing his political rivals show ‘absolute cowardice’, says US senator. Law firms that cut deals with Donald Trump ’s administration after the ...The Guardian - 17h -
Peter McEvoy: First British amateur to make Masters cut dies, aged 72
Peter McEvoy, the first British amateur to make the cut at the Masters, has died aged 72. The Londoner was one of the best golfers never to turn pro, instead electing to stay in the non-paid game ...Yahoo Sports - 6h -
What is the cut at the 2025 Masters? History of cut line at Augusta National
The criteria for playing in the third and fourth round at the Masters changed a few years ago. Here's what you need to know.Yahoo Sports - 5h -
Vikings cut CB Nahshon Wright
The Vikings have released cornerback Nahshon Wright, the team announced Monday.Yahoo Sports - 5h -
Student visas revoked at Harvard, UCLA, Stanford and other US colleges, universities
After the high-profile detainment of Mahmoud Khalil -- a Columbia grad -- in March, higher education institutions across the U.S. are reporting student visa revocations.ABC News - 25m -
The primary tush push alternative might go too far
If change is coming, it's better to cut with a scalpel not a chainsaw.Yahoo Sports - 3h -
The Three States That Are Especially Stuck if Congress Cuts Medicaid
States that were once reluctant to expand Medicaid now have their state budgets tied to the fate of the program by constitutional amendments.The New York Times - 1d -
Lloyds accused of failing small firms as it cut lending
Business owners have told the BBC their businesses collapsed, blaming the bank's treatment.BBC News - 21h -
Human rights organizations face mass layoffs in Argentina
Argentine President Javier Milei's government laid off human rights workers who investigate, document, and educate the public about crimes committed by the military dictatorship between 1976 and 1983.CBS News - 1d -
Trump chaos is alienating Republicans
Outside of the Maga ecosystem, bad economic news is starting to cut throughFinancial Times - 16h -
Best Wireless Earbuds, Tested and Reviewed (2025)
Ready to cut the cord? These are our favorite buds that will never, ever get tangled.Wired - 14h -
Ex-Broncos WR joins Commanders as personnel analyst
Former Broncos WR Wes Welker has joined the Commanders' personnel department.Yahoo Sports - 3h -
Japanese American National Museum takes a stand against DOGE cuts to NEH
The National Endowment for the Humanities warned museums across the country that it was slashing funding, including money previously pledged to places such as LACMA and the Japanese American ...Los Angeles Times - 3d -
Small Businesses Face a ‘Tornado’ of Challenges: Cuts, Freezes and Now Tariffs
President Trump vowed to aid entrepreneurs by reducing taxes and slicing red tape. But some owners say other policies have put them at a disadvantage.The New York Times - 1d -
Sources: Raiders cut CB Jones after trade efforts
The Raiders are releasing cornerback Jack Jones after attempting to trade him, sources confirmed to ESPN.ESPN - 12h
