Efforts to save Department of Education move to courts

Defenders of the Department of Education are turning to the courts to save it after President Trump signed an executive order to abolish it and on Friday said he would move some of its most ...

The Hill - 6d

FCC unveils sweeping deregulation effort

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is planning a new effort to roll back regulations on the tech, media and telecommunications industries, the department announced Wednesday. The FCC said ...

The Hill - Mar. 12

When Is Daylight Saving Time?

The twice-yearly ritual has roots in cost-cutting strategies of the late 19th century. A recent effort to end it has stalled in Congress.

The New York Times - Mar. 3

HHS plans to cut 10,000 employees across the department

The Department of Health and Human Services plans to cut 10,000 jobs across several agencies as part of the Trump administration's efforts to restructure the federal government.

NBC News - 23h

HHS plans to cut 10,000 employees across the department

The Department of Health and Human Services plans to cut 10,000 jobs across several agencies as part of the Trump administration's efforts to restructure the federal government.

NBC News - 23h

HHS plans to cut 10,000 employees across the department

The Department of Health and Human Services plans to cut 10,000 jobs across several agencies as part of the Trump administration's efforts to restructure the federal government.

NBC News - 23h

HHS plans to cut 10,000 employees across the department

The Department of Health and Human Services plans to cut 10,000 jobs across several agencies as part of the Trump administration's efforts to restructure the federal government.

NBC News - 23h

Dismantling Education Department could cause chaos, experts warn

Trump administration effort to wind down the Education Department could lead to frustration for millions of student loan borrowers, experts say.

CBS News - 6d

Treasury Department is set to lay off a 'substantial' number of employees, official says

The department is planning to furlough workers as part of Elon Musk's efforts to shrink the size of the federal government.

CNBC - 2d

Democratic senators want an investigation into Trump's Education Department cuts

Democratic senators sent a letter demanding an investigation into the Trump administration’s "disastrous" efforts to dismantle the Education Department.

NBC News - 23h

Democratic senators want an investigation into Trump's Education Department cuts

Democratic senators sent a letter demanding an investigation into the Trump administration’s "disastrous" efforts to dismantle the Education Department.

NBC News - 23h

Democratic senators want an investigation into Trump's Education Department cuts

Democratic senators sent a letter demanding an investigation into the Trump administration’s "disastrous" efforts to dismantle the Education Department.

NBC News - 23h

Democratic senators want an investigation into Trump's Education Department cuts

Democratic senators sent a letter demanding an investigation into the Trump administration’s "disastrous" efforts to dismantle the Education Department.

NBC News - 23h

🏆 PL reveal February's Player, Manager, Goal and Save of the Month

Kepa Arrizabalaga has won the Premier League's Save of the Month for February.The Bournemouth goalkeeper produced lightning reflexes to keep out Jean-Ricner Bellegarde's follow-up effort after Néls...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

Department of Education cuts half its workforce

The Department of Education cut half its workforce amid President Trump’s effort to abolish the agency. Trump touted the cuts, saying they shift responsibilities away from the federal bureaucracy ...

NBC News - Mar. 12

Trump’s Anti-DEI Effort Leads to Investigations at Dozens of Universities

The Department of Education announced investigations in a memo warning schools over DEI practices.

Inc. - Mar. 16

IRS to pause modernization efforts under Trump

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is pausing the operational overhaul it started during the Biden administration and is set to make changes to its workforce, senior Treasury Department officials ...

The Hill - Mar. 14

Dem AGs sue over Trump administration’s Education Department layoffs

Democratic attorneys general in Washington, D.C., and 20 states sued Thursday over the Trump administration’s efforts to lay off nearly half of the Education Department workforce. Earlier this ...

The Hill - Mar. 13

Trump’s order to dismantle education department sparks outrage: ‘See you in court’

Politicians and teachers unions condemn president’s effort to axe department, which can only be done by Congress. Teachers unions and Democratic politicians joined in denouncing Donald Trump ’s ...

The Guardian - Mar. 21

The savings from shuttering USAID aren’t worth the global costs

Withdrawal of USAID support will severely threaten tuberculosis control efforts in Ethiopia and in many other countries around the world.

The Hill - 4d

Trump’s COVID-era funding clawback hits local health efforts hard

The Trump administration's abrupt cancellation of tens of billions of dollars in grants has state and local health departments reeling. State and local officials said the move will make it even ...

The Hill - 5h

Trump’s COVID-era funding clawback hits local health efforts hard

The Trump administration's abrupt cancellation of tens of billions of dollars in grants has state and local health departments reeling. State and local officials said the move will make it even ...

The Hill - 5h

GOP Rep. Mark Harris says Trump has done 'tremendous job' making case against Education Department

Rep. Mark Harris (R-N.C.) said on Tuesday that President Trump successfully made the case against the Department of Education during his 2024 campaign, leading more Republicans to support the ...

The Hill - Mar. 12

Trump says student loans, special needs programs will be moved to new departments

President Donald Trump said Friday that the SBA will take on student loans and HHS will take on special needs and nutrition efforts.

ABC News - 6d

Researchers Rush to Save US Government Data on Trans Youth—Before It Disappears

In the face of the Trump administration's anti-trans efforts, researchers and volunteers around the world are backing up federally-funded studies, and vowing to keep the resources online.

Wired - Mar. 21

Mattel to lay off 120 workers in latest cost-cutting move

Mattel said the job cuts are part of an effort to save money as the company optimizes for growth.

Los Angeles Times - Mar. 19

Cutting veterans’ suicide prevention in the name of efficiency is a fatal mistake

VA’s suicide prevention efforts have effectively and efficiently produced life-saving advances.

The Hill - 3d

AG Pam Bondi forms DOJ team to work with DOGE on cost-cutting efforts: Sources

AG Pam Bondi has established an internal DOJ team to work with Elon Musk's DOGE group to facilitate the review of the Justice Department's various divisions, sources say.

ABC News - Mar. 13

How a hidden benefit of a Wells Fargo asset cap removal could save the bank billions

The bank paid $2.5 billion more in remediation efforts in 2023 than in 2018, which was a year before Charlie Scharf became CEO.

CNBC - Mar. 11

What are today's savings interest rates?

You can open a high-yield savings account today and start earning more on the money you save.

CBS News - 2h

Science Amid Chaos: What Worked During the Pandemic? What Failed?

As the coronavirus spread, researchers worldwide scrambled to find ways to keep people safe. Some efforts were misguided. Others saved millions of lives.

The New York Times - Mar. 14

U.S. Puts Sanctions on Thai Officials for Sending Uyghurs to China

The State Department said it was “combating China’s efforts to pressure governments to forcibly return Uyghurs and other groups to China.”

The New York Times - Mar. 15

High-yield savings accounts vs. no-penalty CDs: Which is better now?

High-yield savings accounts and no-penalty CDs can help you earn on your savings but have some key differences.

CBS News - 1d

Federal Grant Program Opens Door to Elon Musk’s Starlink

Under new rules from President Trump’s Commerce Department, a $42 billion high-speed internet effort will no longer favor fiber-optic cable.

The New York Times - Mar. 6

Hundreds protest Tesla showrooms over Musk's DOGE work

Hundreds of protestors gathered outside of Tesla showrooms on Saturday to showcase their disdain for CEO Elon Musk and his work with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in an effort to ...

The Hill - Mar. 16

3/14: America Decides

Trump speaks on “law and order” at Justice Department; Former federal employee let go due to Musk’s efforts to downsize government shows up to work for free

CBS News - Mar. 20