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In Cabinet Meeting, Musk Seems to Drastically Lower DOGE’s Savings Goal
Musk said his group was on pace to cut $150 billion from the federal budget in one budget year. That would be a sharp drop from his previous stated goal of $1 trillion.The New York Times - 11h -
Elon Musk's DOGE Is Getting Audited
The Government Accountability Office’s audit examines DOGE’s handling of data at a number of federal agencies, according to sources and records reviewed by WIRED.Wired - 1d -
US DOGE Service Agreement With Department of Labor Shows $1.3 Million Fee—and Details Its Mission
The unsigned agreement between the US DOGE Service and the Department of Labor provides significant insight into DOGE’s work with federal agencies.Wired - 1d -
These notables are in danger of missing the cut after the first day at 2025 Masters
Plenty of notables are in danger of missing the cut at the 2025 Masters.Yahoo Sports - 24m -
RFK Jr. continues to be dogged by impacts of HHS cuts
Despite widespread HHS cuts, RFK Jr. continues to say critical programs are protected.ABC News - 16h -
DOGE’s AI Monitoring of Federal Workers Is Alarming — but Not Illegal
Employee surveillance isn’t new, but after gutting several agencies, Elon Musk’s team is now using AI to monitor communications, which could involve secure data that could leak.Inc. - 1d -
Senate GOP divided over House demands for spending cuts
Senate Republicans are deeply divided over demands by House conservatives to cut at least $1.5 trillion, and possibly more, from the federal budget over the next decade, putting Senate Majority ...The Hill - 1h -
Cutting NHS costs is not cheap
Health experts predict redundancies across the health service will cost £1bnFinancial Times - 19h -
Funding for National Climate Assessment Is Cut
The move raises concerns among scientists that the assessment, which is required by Congress, is now in jeopardy.The New York Times - 17h -
Labor Leaders Fear Elon Musk and DOGE Could Gain Access to Whistleblower Files
Companies tied to Elon Musk have dozens of workplace health and safety cases open at OSHA. Union leaders and former OSHA officials are concerned.Wired - 19h -
Jobless Claims Rise Slightly as Labor Market Shrugs Off Trade War
Despite DOGE layoffs, new unemployment claims were below estimates, reflecting a solid job market, though concerns about a global recession remain high.Inc. - 19h -
NOAA Staffing Cuts Threaten Years of Salmon Harvests
In Washington, where salmon is a multibillion dollar industry, government staff terminations and budget freezes may put salmon production at risk.The New York Times - 1d -
Republicans Clash Over Medicaid in Hunt to Pay for Trump’s Agenda
Conservatives in the House say they won’t back any package without deep cuts that would all but certainly affect the health program. Some Senate Republicans say they won’t accept such cuts.The New York Times - 2h -
Amid Tension Around H.H.S. Cuts, Kennedy Meets With Tribal Leader
The health secretary’s appearance at a tribal self-governance conference brought collegial discussions and a bit of friction.The New York Times - 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 - 22h -
As VC Funding Tightens, Founders Cut Their Own Salaries by 43 Percent
The annual Founder Salary Report by accounting firm Pilot has found that entrepreneurs are tightening their belts and embracing bootstrapping.Inc. - 19h -
If You See This Creepy Fish, Cut Its Head Off
The invasive northern snakehead, which has recently been appearing in Missouri and other states, must be eradicated, officials say.The New York Times - 16h -
Pentagon cuts $4bn in contracts with Deloitte, Accenture and Booz Allen
Defence department’s move is part of Trump administration’s ongoing purge of consultancy spendingFinancial Times - 7h -
Colts cut kicker Gay two years after big contract
The Colts released kicker Matt Gay on Thursday, two years after signing him to a four-year, $22.5 million contract.ESPN - 4h -
Ribbon-cutting ceremony launches West Texas Ranch Rodeo
"We have participants from 28 states and Canada ... It's exciting to bring this kind of skill and craftsmanship to Amarillo," Whipple said.Yahoo Sports - 3h -
Coach, Cut, or Coddle: Using Decisive Leadership With Difficult Employees
How to Make the Right Call When Facing Workplace InsubordinationInc. - 57m -
RFK Jr. Offers Qualified Support for Measles Vaccination
In an interview with CBS, the health secretary also suggested he wasn’t familiar with massive cuts to state funding for public health.The New York Times - 1d -
General strike hits transport in Argentina
President Javier Milei has made sweeping cuts to public services since he took office 16 months ago.BBC News - 10h -
India rebuffs China’s BYD as Trump trade war creates openings
Also in this newsletter, ecommerce companies head to small towns and RBI cuts the repo rateFinancial Times - 9h -
White House ends funding for key US climate body: ‘No coming back from this’
Nasa cuts contract that convened USGCRP, which released assessments impacting environmental decision-making. The White House is ending funding for the body that produces the federal government’s ...The Guardian - 1d -
Trump's triple-digit tariff essentially cuts off most trade with China, says economist
President Trump's tariff increase on imports from China would basically end most trade between that country and the U.S., according to economist Erica York.CNBC - 15h -
Children Seeking Cholera Care Die After U.S. Cuts Aid, Charity Says
The victims died on a grueling three-hour walk in scorching heat as they tried to reach the nearest remaining health facility, officials of Save the Children said.The New York Times - 7h -
Notre Dame football braces for the human cost of potential roster cuts for walk-ons
Any football roster cutdown to 105 figures to disproportionately affect those who enroll without athletic scholarship assistance, aka walk-ons.Yahoo Sports - 3h -
She’s got the Midas touch: Shirley Bassey songs – ranked!
As a new compilation with unheard material is released, we assess the Cardiff legend’s diamonds and deep cuts. Shirley Bassey apparently hated this Bond theme, protesting that the lyrics were ...The Guardian - 21h -
Democratic-led states sue Education Department for ceasing access to COVID funds
A group of Democratic-led states sued the Education Department Thursday in an effort to regain access to hundreds of millions of dollars in pandemic relief aid that the department abruptly cut off ...The Hill - 9h -
It is time for Tottenham to consider dropping Son-Heung min
It was a classic Son Heung-min goal. Cutting inside from the left wing, creating a yard of space on the edge of the box and then unleashing a powerful strike into the far corner, all in front of ...Yahoo Sports - 4h
