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The CFPB’s Headquarters Shutdown Came Swiftly, Under a Veil of Secrecy
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, known as DOGE, used a take-no-prisoners approach in shuttering the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.Inc. - 4h -
Watch live: House Democrats speak as shutdown threat widens
House Democratic leaders are set to speak Tuesday morning as their Republican colleagues appear divided on passing President Trump's legislative agenda ahead of the March 14 shutdown deadline. ...The Hill - 9h -
Democrats step up talk about using shutdown as leverage against Trump
Democrats in Congress are growing louder with threats to force a shutdown in March to put the brakes on President Trump’s and Elon Musk’s efforts to overhaul the federal government by freezing ...The Hill - 13h -
How useful is the penny?
President Trump announced Sunday that he ordered the U.S. Mint to stop printing the U.S. penny, saying it "literally cost us more than two cents." Trump's action is the latest move in a ...CBS News - 22h -
The high cost of using military planes for deportation
President Trump says he is looking to eliminate wasteful spending in the federal government., but that may be at odds with what he's doing to keep another campaign promise. Jason Allen has been ...CBS News - 23h -
Republicans ‘don’t have the competence’ to avoid a government shutdown, says House Dem
Rep. Mark Pocan (D-Wis.) joins Meet the Press Now to discuss President Trump’s efforts to overhaul the federal government as Democrats weigh their options to push back against his agenda in ...NBC News - 1d -
US, Russia relations nearing collapse: Kremlin
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said Monday that the U.S.-Russia relations are on the verge of a major breakdown. Despite President Trump claiming that he spoke with Russian ...The Hill - 1d -
US estimated to have borrowed $127B in January: CBO
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimated in a report on Monday that the federal government racked up a deficit of $127 billion last month. The CBO estimated the federal budget deficit ...The Hill - 1d -
Elon Musk’s assault on the US federal bureaucracy
Supposed efficiency drive is providing cover for a power grab by the executive branchFinancial Times - 1d -
Trump’s tariffs wars and aid shutdowns are foolish and immoral
All of this madness will lead to increased famine, disease, suffering and economic instability, while handing geopolitical influence to China and Russia.The Hill - 1d -
Schumer warns of 'Trump shutdown,' lays out 4-pronged plan for Democrats
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) in a letter to colleagues Monday warned of the possibility of a “Trump shutdown” and reminded fellow senators that Democrats have the power to make or ...The Hill - 1d -
The growing problem of child homelessness in the US
Many feel forced to hide their status through shame or fear of being taken into careFinancial Times - 1d -
Federal employees union files lawsuits over CFPB shutdown, DOGE access
A union representing employees across dozens of federal agencies filed two lawsuits on Sunday against the acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.CBS News - 1d -
Plymouth star on GK heroics: Used to hate him!
Plymouth Argyle's player of the match Nikola Katic praised his goalkeeper Conor Hazard's heroics as they dumped Liverpool out of the English FA Cup, revealing he "used to hate" his teammate owing ...ESPN - 1d -
US committed to buying and owning Gaza, says Trump
There has been global condemnation of his plan to take over the strip and move its Palestinians out.BBC News - 1d -
The man on a ‘divine mission’ to traumatise US bureaucrats
Budget director is commander of Trump’s campaign to reduce the size of governmentFinancial Times - 1d -
US business schools brace for the second Trump term
Academics are awaiting the presidential stance on topics from visas to ESG and diversityFinancial Times - 1d -
China's tit-for-tat tariffs on US take effect
Beijing's move comes after President Donald Trump imposed a 10% levy on goods imported from China.BBC News - 2d -
How Elon Musk is using tech to DOGE the government
Elon Musk is using his tech and leadership playbook in a crusade against the federal bureaucracy as he and his allies attempt to gain access to sensitive information and use emerging tech to speed ...The Hill - 2d -
China’s US tariffs become a reality
Plus, Mandelson becomes the UK’s man in Washington while political and business leaders debate AI developments in ParisFinancial Times - 2d -
Lessons from the US on combating mass incarceration
Fiscal hawks have moulded America into an unlikely exemplar of justice reformFinancial Times - 2d -
Is US inflation on the way down?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week aheadFinancial Times - 2d -
"Psychological autopsy" used to determine mindset of shooting victim
After a traditional autopsy, a coroner ruled Kristen Trickle died by suicide. But prosecutors in Kansas questioned if she could have fired the large-caliber revolver that killed her and ordered an ...CBS News - 2d -
NFL goalposts aren’t where they used to be: Here's why
Like many things in the NFL, the goalposts have evolved over time.The Hill - 3d -
Who is helping Elon Musk gut the US government?
The billionaire’s cost-cutting ‘Doge’ staff includes wealthy executives, far-right ideologues and young engineers. Elon Musk’s rapid attempt to defund and depopulate the federal government has ...The Guardian - 3d -
The USAID Shutdown Puts Millions of African Lives at Risk
HIV research programs have been halted, and many treatment clinics are still closed, despite a waiver for “life-saving” humanitarian aid.Wired - 3d -
How will 'whirlwind' ambassador to US try to charm Trump?
As Peter Mandelson takes up the role of ambassador to the US, No 10 is determined the UK builds a strong relationship with Donald Trump.BBC News - 3d -
What to know about New York's poultry market shutdowns amid bird flu concerns
New York has announced a temporary shutdown of all live poultry markets as the state attempts to contain the bird flu outbreak. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano reports.CBS News - 4d -
EU to offer lower tariffs on US cars
Bloc hopes olive branch will help to shield Europe’s ailing car industry from Donald Trump’s trade measuresFinancial Times - 4d -
The US Government Is Not a Startup
Elon Musk and DOGE are moving fast and breaking things that can’t afford to be broken.Wired - 4d -
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Nebraska government system shutdown disrupts the Legislature, DMV and other offices
A systemwide outage of state government computers shut down everything from the work of the Legislature to driver’s licensing offices for several hoursABC News - 5d