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Trump administration outlines 'next steps' toward restoring Columbia grants

The Trump administration sent a letter to Columbia University outlining “next steps” the institution must take to restore some of its federal funding. The administration earlier this month cut ...

The Hill - 19h

Clearing the Way for Bicyclists, for a Healthier Planet

Jill Warren heads the European Cyclists’ Federation, a Brussels-based nongovernmental organization that advocates cycling to help lower carbon emissions.

The New York Times - Mar. 6

DOGE Is the Deep State

A shadowy group of unelected figures reshaping the federal government to their own benefit from the inside? Sounds familiar!

Wired - Mar. 6

‘Startup Nation’ Groups Say They’re Meeting Trump Officials to Push for Deregulated ‘Freedom Cities’

The architects of projects like Próspera are drafting legislation to create US cities that would be free from federal regulations.

Wired - Mar. 7

Columbia University loses $400mn in US government grants

Federal agencies say the ivy league institution failed to protect Jewish students from harassment

Financial 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 - 6d

Stand Up for Science Rally Sees Mix of Science, Politics and Anxiety

Thousands of protesters gathered in Washington for Stand Up for Science, a rally in response to President Trump’s federal-funding and job cuts.

The New York Times - 5d

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 - 5d

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 - 5d

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 - 5d

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 - 4d

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 - 4d

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 - 3d

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 - 3d

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 government

MarketWatch - 2d

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 - 2d

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 - 2d

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 - 2d

US regulator backtracks on request to delay Amazon Prime trial

Federal Trade Commission lawyer had initially cited ‘extremely severe’ resource shortfall before changing tack

Financial Times - 2d

What Trump's Department of Education dismantle means for the future of AI in schools

The U.S. education ecosystem is seeking ways to counteract diminished federal support through technology and, more specifically, artificial intelligence.

CNBC - 1d

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 - 1d

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 - 1d

Government shutdown: Which parks, museums and monuments could be closed?

The possibility of a government shutdown means many federally funded national parks, monuments and attractions might be closed until the government reopens.

ABC News - 1d

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 - 1d

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 rates

Financial Times - 16h

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 faded

Financial Times - 14h

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 - 16h

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 - 12h

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 - 9h

Court recommends charges against NYC Mayor Adams dropped

A court-appointed lawyer has advised a federal judge that corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams should be dropped. Meantime, sources tell NBC News two federal prosecutors in ...

NBC News - 6d

Paramount says Trump's CBS '60 Minutes' lawsuit seeks to 'punish' network

Paramount on Thursday asked a federal judge in Texas to dismiss the $20-billion lawsuit. The media company separately has agreed to have a mediator look at the case.

Los Angeles Times - Mar. 6

DOGE's secrecy to be tested in court with sworn testimony, depositions

Over the next week, several judges have ordered top Trump administration officials to testify about efforts to reduce the size of the federal government.

ABC News - Mar. 7

Unions ask court to stop DOGE from accessing Social Security data of millions of Americans

A group of labor unions asked a federal court for an emergency order to stop DOGE from accessing sensitive Social Security data.

NBC News - 6d

State Republicans Eager to Climb on Cost-Cutting Bandwagon

G.O.P. governors and legislators are parroting the federal Department of Government Efficiency by creating panels at the state level. But the similarities only go so far.

The New York Times - 6d

Watchdogs fired by Trump raise alarms over future of independent oversight

President Trump has fired several independent government watchdogs. They're now sharing warnings about what it could mean for federal oversight.

CBS News - 5d

ICE arrests Palestinian activist who helped lead Columbia University protests, lawyer says

Federal immigration authorities arrested a Palestinian graduate student who played a prominent role in protests against Israel at Columbia University, according to his attorney.

NBC News - 5d

Mark Carney to Be the Next Prime Minister of Canada

The prominent central banker and investor was chosen in a crucial leadership race amid threats from President Trump. He is expected to quickly call a federal election.

The New York Times - 5d

Los Angeles Wildfires Leave Residents Worried About Contaminated Soil

Federal agencies are removing topsoil from burned areas but will not test it for contaminants. So scientists and residents are testing fire-affected properties themselves.

The New York Times - 4d

Democrats introduce bill forcing Trump administration to rehire fired veterans

Democrats want to force President Donald Trump's administration to rehire veterans who were laid off amid efforts to reshape the federal government and its workforce.

ABC News - 4d

Kugler says Fed should hold interest rates amid inflation risks

Inflation could continue to be 'persistent' and prices could potentially increase again, Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler told CNBC's Silvia Amaro.

CNBC - 4d

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