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Disease-sniffing dogs and trainers part of DOGE cuts
The recent DOGE cuts to the U.S. Department of Agriculture include specialized K-9's who are trained to check food for any diseases. NBC News' Gadi Schwartz talks to co-founder of K9 ...NBC News - Mar. 22 -
GOP grapples with mounting frustration over DOGE cuts
Republicans are facing mounting voter frustration with Trump administration cuts made under tech billionaire Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The anger has spilled out into ...The Hill - 6d -
Trump cuts funding to global vaccine group
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story White House cuts funding to global vaccine program The Trump administration plans to stop providing U.S. ...The Hill - 2d -
Israel to cut off electricity supply to Gaza, minister says
Eli Cohen's announcement on Sunday came one week after Israel cut off all aid supplies to the territory.BBC News - Mar. 9 -
Are Schools Succeeding? Education Department Cuts Could Make It Hard to Know.
At least 800 education department research employees and outside partners have lost jobs. The cuts will decimate research and data collection.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
With Medicaid cuts looming, misinformation about immigrants, especially Latinos, spreads
As Republican lawmakers move to cut Medicaid spending, misinformation about immigrants, especially about Latinos, is spreading on social media.NBC News - Mar. 13 -
The Papers: 'Benefit cut for 1m' and 'Putin must not play games'
A mix of stories make up the front of Saturday's papers, with a focus on government spending cuts and the war in Ukraine.BBC News - Mar. 15 -
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 - Mar. 16 -
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 -
Uchenna Nwosu agrees to sizable pay cut to remain with Seahawks
Seattle Seahawks EDGE Uchenna Nwosu agreed to a sizable pay cut in order to remain with the team through the 2025 season.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
Experts say US weather forecasts will worsen as DOGE cuts balloon launches
With massive job cuts, the National Weather Service is reducing vital weather balloon launches in eight northern locationsABC News - 6d -
Experts say US weather forecasts will worsen as DOGE cuts balloon launches
With massive job cuts, the National Weather Service is reducing vital weather balloon launches in eight northern locationsABC News - 6d -
Experts say US weather forecasts will worsen as DOGE cuts balloon launches
With massive job cuts, the National Weather Service is reducing vital weather balloon launches in eight northern locationsABC News - 6d -
Suggested DOGE Cuts to USPS Could Impact Prices and Mail Delivery
The United States Postal Service is working with Elon Musk’s DOGE on cuts. Here’s what that could mean for your business.Inc. - 5d -
Trump admin. to cut billions in COVID funding from local health agencies
Federal health officials said they are cutting $11.4 billion in COVID-19-related funds for state and local public health departments.CBS News - 2d -
Trump admin. to cut billions in COVID funding from local health agencies
Federal health officials said they are cutting $11.4 billion in COVID-19-related funds for state and local public health departments.CBS News - 2d -
Trump admin. to cut billions in COVID funding from local health agencies
Federal health officials said they are cutting $11.4 billion in COVID-19-related funds for state and local public health departments.CBS News - 2d -
Trump Rejects Idea That Musk Should Have Access to Top-Secret China War Plans
The president also denied a report that such a briefing had been planned to be held at the Pentagon on Friday.The New York Times - Mar. 21 -
Hegseth says meeting with Musk was about "innovation, efficiencies"
A defense official said Elon Musk met with senior military officials at the Pentagon Friday.CBS News - Mar. 21 -
Pentagon changed Musk visit after report about him viewing China war plans: Officials
A U.S. official had told ABC News that Musk was expected to attend a meeting with the Joint Chiefs of Staff that, among its topics, would touch on China.ABC News - Mar. 21 -
What to know about Signal, which Pentagon previously discouraged workers from using
As the White House comes under fire for allegedly using Signal to discuss foreign policy plans, the encrypted messaging platform has now come into the spotlight.ABC News - 3d -
RFK Jr. defends HHS job cuts: 'We're not cutting front-line workers'
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended the administration's decision to cut 10,000 jobs at the department on Thursday, confirming that essential employees would ...The Hill - 21h -
RFK Jr. defends HHS job cuts: 'We're not cutting front-line workers'
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended the administration's decision to cut 10,000 jobs at the department on Thursday, confirming that essential employees would ...The Hill - 21h -
Israel says it will cut off electricity to Gaza Strip
Israel said Sunday that it would be cutting off its electricity supply to Gaza. Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen said he signed an order that would shut off electricity to Gaza “immediately.” ...The Hill - Mar. 9 -
NPS leaders plan 30 percent payroll cuts
Click for more from The Hill. {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment First in The Hill NPS leaders plan 30 percent payroll cuts The Trump administration is eyeing major payroll ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
USDA cuts funding for school, food bank programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is cutting two pandemic-era programs that provide more than $1 billion combined in federal funding for schools and food banks to buy food directly from local ...CBS News - Mar. 13 -
White House ‘not going to cut Social Security:’ LaCivita
The White House won’t cut Social Security, President Trump’s 2024 co-campaign manager Chris LaCivita said in a new interview in response to a question about tech billionaire Elon Musk’s comments ...The Hill - Mar. 14 -
Chaos at the V.A.: Inside the DOGE Cuts Disrupting the Veterans Agency
Clinical trials have been delayed, contracts canceled and support staff fired. With deeper cuts coming, some are warning of potential harms to veterans.The New York Times - Mar. 9 -
More NOAA Employees May Be Let Go, Making 20% of Staff Cut
Together with recent firings and resignations, the new cuts could hamper the National Weather Service’s ability to produce lifesaving forecasts, scientists say.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
NOAA and National Weather Service job cuts raise concerns about forecasts
A hurricane modeling specialist fired from the National Weather Service said progress on forecast accuracy may "go backwards" if job cuts continue.CBS News - Mar. 11 -
How Trump Cuts Could Change Your Summer Hiking Trip
The Bureau of Land Management, the Forest Service and the Fish & Wildlife Service manage more public lands than the Parks Service. And their staffs have also been cut.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
🇧🇷 Neymar and TWO others CUT from the National Team; see substitutes
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) announced the CUTS of goalkeeper Eder...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Dr. Oz dodges questions on Medicaid cuts at Senate confirmation hearing
Dr. Mehmet Oz, President Donald Trump's pick to lead Medicare and Medicaid, sidestepped questions from senators on whether he supports significant Medicaid cuts.NBC News - Mar. 14 -
Senators Grill Dr. Oz on Medicaid Cuts and Medicare Changes
Dr. Mehmet Oz, the TV celebrity, dodged queries about Republican plans to cut health insurance for the poor, and emerged unscathed on his ties to major industries.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
How DOGE cuts are jeopardizing our national parks, "America's best idea"
The Trump administration laid off approximately 1,000 employees of the National Park Service. Rangers and park employees say such cuts will be detrimental to the public's experience of these ...CBS News - Mar. 16 -
Cuts to Small Business Support Trigger Pushback From GOP Lawmakers
An executive order to cut an agency that has helped finance businesses and communities in remote, disadvantaged locations isn’t supported by some prominent Republican legislators.Inc. - Mar. 20 -
Chicago Fed's Austan Goolsbee sees rate cuts depending on inflation progress
Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee said Friday he still sees interest rate cuts in the cards though risks are rising to that outlook.NBC News - Mar. 21 -
As Trump Administration Cuts Funding, Researchers Turn to European Universities
European universities have begun recruiting researchers who lost their jobs in the administration’s cost-cutting efforts, or are anxious over perceived threats to academic freedom.The New York Times - 3d -
HHS sued for cutting program that provides legal aid for migrant children
Organizations that provide legal aid to migrant children have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services after the agency cut funding.ABC News - 1d -
Senate braces for high-stakes ruling that will decide the fate of Trump's tax cuts
Senators are expecting to receive a consequential decision that will shape whether Republicans can make President Donald Trump’s expiring tax cuts permanent.NBC News - 1d