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Nearly half of English councils cut family support spending last year, data show
Figures underscore challenge government faces in meeting its child developmental targets before end of this parliamentFinancial Times - 1d -
Trump caused the stock market crash — Democrats must hold his feet to the fire
We’ve never before had a president so intent on simultaneously undoing our form of government and the infrastructure of our economic life.The Hill - 1d -
Prince Harry in court battle over security protection despite stepping down as a full-time royal
Prince Harry is in court Tuesday appealing the British government’s decision to ax his publicly-funded security detail.NBC News - 1d -
Trump tariffs day 5 as it happened: US to proceed with extra 50% tariff on China; US stocks resume sell-off
Treasuries also slide after weak auction for three-year US government debtFinancial Times - 1d -
Trump and Netanyahu Steer Toward an Ugly World, Together
The president and the Israeli prime minister are following the same track toward autocratic government and an abandonment of ideals.The New York Times - 1d -
US Treasuries drop for second straight day after weak demand at $58bn auction
Lower than expected purchases of three-year government debt add to investor angstFinancial Times - 1d -
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 - 1d -
German centrist parties reach coalition deal as Trump tariffs loom over Europe
The agreement paves the way for Germany's CDU, CSU and SPD to form the country's new government with Friedrich Merz as chancellor.CNBC - 12h -
Trump’s stance on unions is what Roosevelt wanted all along
Trump’s executive order, even with its limitations, addresses a long-standing problem in federal governance.The Hill - 12h -
British Steel solution is within reach, minister says
The UK government is considering nationalising the Chinese-owned firm which employs 2,700 people.BBC News - 12h -
Lesotho Has Few Options to Counter 50% U.S. Tariffs
In Lesotho, which makes denim that goes into U.S.-branded jeans, both the private sector and the government were weighing their next moves.The New York Times - 12h -
US Treasuries sell-off deepens as ‘safe haven’ status challenged
Investors say misfiring ‘basis trades’ are piling pressure on US government bond marketFinancial Times - 10h -
Appeals court halts rehiring of 24,000 federal workers
A federal appeals court on Wednesday paused a lower court's ruling ordering the government to rehire around 24,000 probationary workers.NBC News - 8h -
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 - 9h -
Trump administration threatens to end consultancy contracts after ‘insulting’ proposals
Booz Allen Hamilton and Accenture among firms accused of ‘sleight of hand’ in submissions to US governmentFinancial Times - 8h -
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 - 8h -
Inside Trump’s Reversal on Tariffs: From ‘Be Cool!’ to ‘Getting Yippy’
Economic turmoil, particularly a rapid rise in government bond yields, caused President Trump to reverse course on the steep levies.The New York Times - 37m -
What to Know About Trump’s Order to Phase Out Paper Checks
An executive order from President Trump will require government agencies to make electronic payments for tax refunds, Social Security and other benefits as of Sept. 30.The New York Times - 5d -
Trump’s Trade War Escalates as China Retaliates With 34% Tariffs
The Chinese government said it would match President Trump’s tariff, and also barred a group of American companies from doing business in China.The New York Times - 5d -
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. - 4d -
Stay in LA campaign holds rally to encourage local film production
A grassroots organization holds a rally to bring attention to the struggling entertainment industry and asks state and local government officials to join forces to boost local production.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
Apple's encryption row with UK should not be secret, court rules
The UK government sought to keep details of its row with Apple over requested access to its encrypted cloud storage tool private.BBC News - 2d -
UK loses bid to keep Apple appeal against demand for iPhone 'backdoor' a secret
Apple has triumphed over an effort from the U.K. government to keep secret details of its appeal against an order to create a "backdoor" to iPhone users' data.CNBC - 2d -
The US and Syria: Between strategic success and unfinished business
The United States must adopt a balanced approach to Syria, engaging with the transitional government while maintaining diplomatic relations with other countries to establish lasting stability in ...The Hill - 2d -
Transgender Woman Arrested After Using Bathroom at Florida State Capitol
Marcy Rheintgen said she was held in jail overnight after she deliberately challenged a state law by entering a women’s bathroom in the government building.The New York Times - 2d -
Exclusive: Inside the limestone mine used to process federal retirements
The Office of Personnel Management handles retirement paperwork for the entire federal government out of an old limestone mine in Pennsylvania. The process is set to be overhauled by Elon Musk’s ...NBC News - 2d -
Global Leaders Rush to Woo Trump, Hoping to Sway Him on Tariffs
Dozens of foreign governments were trying to appeal to the president to have steep tariffs rolled back, but the president and his advisers have indicated negotiations could be difficult.The New York Times - 2d -
King and Queen release new photos of wedding anniversary in Italy
Lord Llewellyn, Britain's ambassador to Italy, said the trip "comes at a key moment" as the UK government tries to reset EU relations after Brexit.BBC News - 1d -
Trump is neutering the Labor Department
The Trump administration is pushing sweeping changes to the federal government, including reducing the number of federal employees and eliminating some laws, which could lead to a loss of ...The Hill - 1d -
Maine sues Trump administration over funding freeze after trans athlete dispute
Maine officials sued the administration of President Donald Trump to try to stop the government from freezing federal money in the wake of a dispute over transgender athletes.NBC News - 1d -
Supreme Court clears way for Trump admin to fire some probationary workers
The Supreme Court sided with the Trump administration Tuesday by enabling officials to fire thousands of federal workers in their probationary period, saying the government employee unions that ...The Hill - 1d -
Supreme Court delays midnight deadline for Trump admin to fix mistaken deportation
Chief Justice John Roberts has issued a temporary administrative stay -- putting off a deadline for the government to return a mistakenly deported man to the U.S.ABC News - 1d -
Loss of Federal Child Care Funds Hits Working Parents Hard
An end to government-backed scholarships and deep cuts to the Office of Child Care squeeze struggling families looking for affordable preschool and day care options.Inc. - 1d -
UK creating ‘murder prediction’ tool to identify people most likely to kill
Exclusive: Algorithms allegedly being used to study data of thousands of people, in project critics say is ‘chilling and dystopian’. The UK government is developing a “murder prediction” programme ...The Guardian - 1d -
Supreme Court Pauses Ruling Requiring Trump to Rehire Thousands of Federal Workers
A federal judge in California had ordered the Trump administration to rehire government employees fired as part of its efforts to slash the federal work force.The New York Times - 1d -
Israel’s Supreme Court Pauses Netanyahu’s Attempt to Fire Spy Chief
The hearing opened with unruly scenes as hecklers forced the justices to halt the proceedings and then to resume them without a public audience. The government was handed a deadline to find a ...The New York Times - 1d -
Trump tariffs are another nail in the coffin for Hollywood in China
Chinese bloggers report Xi Jinping's government is considering a ban on Hollywood movies. That would drag entertainment companies to the front lines of the trade war.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Judge gives Trump administration deadline to provide evidence against Mahmoud Khalil
An immigration judge in Louisiana ordered the federal government Tuesday to provide evidence by Wednesday justifying its attempt to deport a Columbia University student activist.NBC News - 1d -
US against plan for levy on carbon emissions from ships, leak suggests
Document says levy would be ‘blatantly unfair’ and inconsistent with international law of the sea. Plans for a levy on the carbon produced by ships are being opposed by the US government, on the ...The Guardian - 12h -
New German coalition to name sports minister in change of strategy
Germany's future coalition government plans to create a new position of state minister for sport within the Federal Chancellery. Sport was previously included in the interior minister's brief. But ...Yahoo Sports - 9h