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Columbia University loses $400mn in US government grants
Federal agencies say the ivy league institution failed to protect Jewish students from harassmentFinancial Times - Mar. 7 -
Judges and world leaders defy Trump as Congress sits on sidelines
Federal judges and foreign leaders are acting as the emergency brakes to Trump as he pushes to remake the world.NBC News - Mar. 9 -
Tribes and Students Sue Trump Administration Over Firings at Native Schools
More than one quarter of the staff members at the only two federally run colleges for Native students were cut in February.The New York Times - Mar. 9 -
Trump’s Policies Have Shaken a Once-Solid Economic Outlook
Economic forecasts have deteriorated in recent weeks, reflecting the upheaval from federal layoffs, tariff moves and immigration roundups.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
CNBC Daily Open: The effect of Trump policies will sway Fed’s interest rate moves
U.S. President Donald Trump's policies to reshape the U.S. and its economy are so drastic that the Federal Reserve is taking note.CNBC - 6d -
Trump says arrest of Palestinian activist at Columbia first of "many to come"
President Trump warned that the arrest of prominent Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil by federal immigration authorities is the first "of many to come."CBS News - 6d -
Senate Republicans push Trump for debt ceiling plan
The Louisiana senator has been tapped to consult with the president on a strategy for avoiding a federal default.Politico - 5d -
3 warning signs about the future of government oversight
Taken together, these three elements will show the American public whether the Trump administration is serious about federal oversight.The Hill - 5d -
Key inflation data set to be released tomorrow. Here's what to expect.
Consumer Price Index data on Wednesday will give Americans, and the Federal Reserve, another readout on inflation.CBS News - 5d -
Believe in Elon Musk’s $1 trillion ‘waste and fraud’ jackpot when you see it
Musk is right about one thing: Absolutely no reasonable person should support waste or fraud in the federal governmentMarketWatch - 4d -
Judge hears arguments on if Mahmoud Khalil should remain detained in Louisiana
A federal judge will weigh the challenge to the arrest and detention of Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil, who is a green card holder.NBC News - 4d -
U.S. Inflation Eased More Than Expected in February
Economists are bracing for intensifying price pressures and slower growth, posing a challenge for the Federal Reserve.The New York Times - 4d -
Pentagon 'cherry picked' studies to support transgender ban, judge says
A judge on Wednesday signaled that she was deeply skeptical that the Pentagon's handling of transgender service members complies with federal law.ABC News - 4d -
US regulator backtracks on request to delay Amazon Prime trial
Federal Trade Commission lawyer had initially cited ‘extremely severe’ resource shortfall before changing tackFinancial Times - 4d -
What happens to Social Security, TSA and other programs if government shuts down?
Hundreds of thousands of federal workers are on edge as the Senate struggles to reach a deal ahead of Friday night's looming deadline.ABC News - 3d -
IRS chief counsel demoted and replaced with DOGE ally
IRS' top lawyer replaced amid DOGE's alleged push to share taxpayer info with other federal agencies.CBS News - 3d -
Former SSA commissioner expects 10,000 workers to accept buyout
Roughly 10,000 workers could leave the agency as DOGE seeks to cull the federal workforce, ex-commissioner Martin O'Malley says.CBS News - 3d -
US consumers’ long-term inflation expectations hit 32-year high
Worse than expected data comes days ahead of Federal Reserve’s next meeting on interest ratesFinancial Times - 2d -
How the US economy lost its aura of invincibility
Tariffs and cuts to the federal workforce are raising uncertainty and sapping confidence, while investor exuberance has fadedFinancial Times - 2d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 2d -
Appeals court allows Trump administration to enforce ban on DEI programs, for now
The court temporarily allowed a ban on DEI programs at federal agencies and businesses with government contracts, which had been blocked by a judge.NBC News - 2d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 12h -
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 - 9h -
Government-Mandated RTO Sees Roaches and Desk Shortages
Donald Trump mandated undreds of thousands of U.S. federal government employees return to their offices.Inc. - 7h -
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 - 2h -
Sunday shows preview: House GOP unveils bill to avert shutdown; Trump's tariffs teeter
House Republicans have unveiled a 99-page, six-month stopgap funding bill to avert a government shutdown and increase defense funding while seeking cuts for nondefense programs, which is likely to ...The Hill - Mar. 8 -
Live updates: Trump says he hates to 'predict things like that’ when asked if he expects a recession
House Republicans on Saturday unveiled a 99-page, six-month stopgap funding bill to avert a government shutdown and increase defense funding while seeking cuts for nondefense programs, which will ...The Hill - Mar. 9 -
House votes to avoid government shutdown by passing temporary spending bill
The House of Representatives has passed a short-term funding bill to avert a government shutdown. The stopgap bill funds the government until Sept. 30. The measure increases defense spending by $6 ...CBS News - 5d -
Peer raises $10.5M for metaverse engine, launches 3D personal planets
Peer announced today it's raised new funding to build its AI-powered metaverse engine and launched its "personal planets" feature.VentureBeat - Mar. 6 -
How Foreign Aid Cuts Are Setting the Stage for Disease Outbreaks
Organizations funded by the United States helped keep dangerous pathogens in check around the world. Now many safeguards are gone, and Americans may pay the price.The New York Times - Mar. 9 -
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 - 6d -
Good Job Games raises $23M to make better match-3 games in Turkiye
Good Job Games, a fast-growing mobile game company based in Turkey, has secured $23 million in a seed funding round.VentureBeat - 5d -
Trump’s Call to Scrap ‘Horrible’ Chip Program Spreads Panic
The president’s attack on the key tenet of the Biden administration’s industrial policy has set off concerns that he may claw back its funding.The New York Times - 5d -
PGA Tour willing to 'integrate' aspects of LIV Golf without compromising 'exceptional' game, commissioner says
A deal between PGA Tour Enterprises and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund appears closer than ever, though specifics remain outstandingCBS Sports - 5d -
Justin Thomas 'past the level of exhaustion' with PGA Tour-LIV Golf negotiations: 'I'm glad I don't know more'
PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan didn't have much of an update regarding the negotiations with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund and Liv Golf on Tuesday.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
After House votes to avert shutdown, Senate Democrats face 'stark' choice
House Republicans passed a bill to fund the government through the end of September 2025. The measure now heads to the Senate, where Democrats face a "stark" choice.ABC News - 5d