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An American sovereign wealth fund is risky, but not crazy
We can make sense of the sovereign wealth fund if we adopt a fundamentally different perspective on the role of American finance in the world economy.The Hill - 5d -
Is it risky to open a CD with an online bank? What experts say
Online banks may offer better rates, but there are some potential drawbacks to take into account, too.CBS News - Feb. 11 -
Marvel's new 'Captain America' is a risky superhero handoff. Is it the reset Disney needs?
After ending the storyline for Chris Evans' Captain America, Marvel now looks to actor Anthony Mackie to don the superhero's mantle with a fresh perspective but familiar face.Los Angeles Times - 4d -
NIH cuts overhead funding for research
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) on Friday made a significant reduction in grants reserved for research institutions, a decision that may significantly impact American higher education. The ...The Hill - Feb. 8 -
Inside the temporary restoration of USAID funding
Funding has been restored for the moment at USAID after a judge temporarily paused President Trump's plan to freeze all foreign aid. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.CBS News - 4d -
Why Trump wants an American sovereign wealth fund
The US does not really need a state investment vehicle — it is one alreadyFinancial Times - Feb. 7 -
Trump administration to cut billions in medical research funding
National Institutes of Health said the $4bn loss will affect ‘indirect’ funding of buildings, equipment and staff. The Trump administration is cutting billions of dollars in medical research ...The Guardian - Feb. 8 -
NIH announces it's slashing funding for indirect research costs
The National Institutes of Health announced that the agency is making cuts to grants that support research institutions by limiting the amount of indirect funding for research projects to just 15%.NBC News - Feb. 8 -
Fact-Checking Claims About USAID Funding
Trump administration officials have misled about how the aid agency is spending its funding, in an effort to cite widespread “waste.”The New York Times - Feb. 9 -
Waltz defends USAID funding freeze, Musk influence
President Trump’s National Security Adviser Mike Waltz defended the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) funding freeze and tech billionaire Elon Musk’s influence over the federal ...The Hill - Feb. 9 -
Luxembourg launches fund domicile fightback against Ireland
The Grand Duchy has lost out to its rival on passive ETFs, but is hoping to win the war with an active ETF charm offensiveFinancial Times - Feb. 10 -
Trump ordered by judge to immediately restore frozen funding
John McConnell says administration had defied earlier order to resume disbursement of billions of dollars. A federal judge said on Monday that the Trump administration had defied his order to ...The Guardian - Feb. 10 -
Judge orders Trump officials to unblock funds
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump officials ordered to 'immediately' unblock funds A federal judge has ...The Hill - Feb. 10 -
Medical research in jeopardy as Trump seeks to slash funding
Grants from the National Institutes of Health have helped create breakthroughs in cancer treatments, heart disease and vaccine development. But scientists from some of the nation's top medical labs ...CBS News - 6d -
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Senators call for increased air traffic control funding
Two senators are calling on the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to work with Congress to increase its funding and staffing in the aftermath of last month's deadly plane crash near Washington. ...The Hill - 5d -
No, the US is not funding condoms for Hamas — and don't cut USAID
Gaza is a prime example of why USAID programs are so vital. Sexual and reproductive humanitarian assistance saves lives.The Hill - 4d -
Trump administration slashes funding for ObamaCare outreach program
The Trump administration slashed funding for Affordable Care Act navigators, which help people sign up for ObamaCare coverage on the law’s exchanges, by 90 percent. The Centers for Medicare and ...The Hill - 4d -
Trump’s Funding Freezes Bruise a Core Constituency: Farmers
A rapid-fire array of directives by the Trump administration have left farmers and businesses in rural America reeling.The New York Times - 3d -
The fool’s gold of a US sovereign wealth fund
President Trump's proposal to create a U.S. sovereign wealth fund is flawed, as it would not generate new wealth and would likely rely on government debt, opening the door to political interference ...The Hill - 2d -
We must fund oppositions properly to save democracy
Without resources, they will be grossly unprepared for the difficult business of governingFinancial Times - 1d -
Small Businesses and Contractors Also Get Hit by Trump’s Federal Funding Cuts
Reports suggest several thousand private sector jobs have been lost in the last two weeks, as federal funding freezes start having knock-on effects.Inc. - Feb. 7 -
Trump Administration Move to Freeze E.V. Charger Funding Confounds States
Some have halted work on the Biden-era $5 billion program to build E.V. charging stations. Others plan to keep building. Most are confused.The New York Times - Feb. 8 -
Cambridge risks losing ‘unbelievable talent’ amid PhD funding cut
Warning by vice-chancellor Deborah Prentice comes as ‘Silicon Valley’ planned between Oxford and Cambridge. The University of Cambridge risks “losing unbelievable talent” owing to a drop-off in ...The Guardian - Feb. 8 -
President Trump continues attacks on government agencies as he prepares for funding bill
President Trump hosted a group of Republican senators on Friday night at his Florida resort, trying to build Congressional support for a massive funding bill. Meanwhile, he continues to attack the ...CBS News - Feb. 8 -
Scientists warn Trump’s $4bn funding cuts will harm US medical research
Academics say the move imperils scientific progress and helps America’s rivalsFinancial Times - Feb. 8 -
Activist hedge fund Elliott builds stake in struggling BP
US investor could force UK oil company to refocus on core fossil fuels business or even pursue a full break-upFinancial Times - Feb. 8 -
Post Office tussles with UK government over ‘drip feed’ funding
State-owned company at centre of Horizon scandal struggling to secure long-term finance deal, say sourcesFinancial Times - Feb. 9 -
Trump might be stuck with Biden’s funding priorities for longer than GOP hoped
President Trump could be stuck with spending priorities set under the Biden administration for longer than congressional Republicans had hoped. As Congress struggles to strike a bipartisan ...The Hill - Feb. 9 -
Republican senator, Brennan tangle over US foreign funding
Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) and CBS “Face the Nation” host Margaret Brennan tangled over the United States’s foreign funding on Sunday, as the Trump administration slashes the country’s spending on ...The Hill - Feb. 9 -
Dismay as UK poised to cut funding for global vaccination group Gavi
Exclusive: Aid charities alarmed as decision would come in wake of Donald Trump’s decision to freeze USAid activities. The UK is poised to cut funding to a global vaccination group that has ...The Guardian - Feb. 10 -
GOP senators terrified of crossing Trump, facing Musk-funded challengers
GOP senators are terrified over the prospect of facing primary challengers funded by Elon Musk if they stick their necks out by opposing President Trump's agenda The White House has signaled that ...The Hill - Feb. 10 -
Federal judge grants restraining order on NIH funding cuts
A federal judge in Massachusetts has granted a restraining order against the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and its recent research funding cut after 22 states filed a lawsuit to block the ...The Hill - Feb. 10 -
Federal judge rules White House failed to comply with court order on funding
A federal judge in Rhode Island said that the Trump administration had violated his order halting a sweeping federal funding freeze and ordered the government to “immediately restore frozen ...NBC News - Feb. 10 -
What is a sovereign wealth fund and why does Trump want one for the U.S.?
Tucked into the stack of the more than 50 executive orders President Trump has signed since taking office is the plan to create a new sovereign wealth fund. But what exactly will it do and where ...CBS News - Feb. 10 -
Federal judge blocks Trump administration cuts to medical research funding
The National Institutes of Health says the cuts will save more than $4 billion a year, but critics say it puts potentially lifesaving research in jeopardy.CBS News - Feb. 10 -
Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump Cuts to Medical Research Funding
A coalition of 22 attorneys general sued the federal government, claiming that the $4 billion in cuts would “grind to a halt” studies on cancer, heart disease and other conditions.The New York Times - Feb. 11 -
Judge pauses steep Trump cuts to medical research funding for now
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the National Institutes of Health from implementing cuts to medical research grants under the Trump administration after 22 states sued to halt the process. ...CBS News - Feb. 10 -
Judge directs Trump officials to comply with earlier order halting funding freeze
A group of 22 states and the District of Columbia said the Trump administration was not complying with a judge's order blocking its freeze on federal assistance.CBS News - Feb. 10
