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Columbia University loses $400mn in US government grants
Federal agencies say the ivy league institution failed to protect Jewish students from harassmentFinancial Times - Mar. 7 -
Government vows to clean up England's largest lake
Environment Secretary Steve Reed pledges "only rainwater" will enter Windermere as part of its plan.BBC News - 5d -
Syrian government agrees deal to integrate Kurdish forces
Agreement will bring a bigger swath of fractured nation under the control of Ahmed al-Sharaa’s administrationFinancial Times - 5d -
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 - 4d -
Government to tighten law on online suicide drugs
Two young people from Southampton died after taking substances suggested by pro-suicide forums.BBC News - 4d -
Government’s employment reforms clash with its welfare plans
Jobs market policies could threaten the part-time vacancies that ease people back into workFinancial Times - 3d -
Government offers Amess family 'glimmer of hope'
The family of the murdered MP say they still feel betrayed but are hopeful of answers.BBC News - 3d -
What happens if the US government shuts down?
More congressional chaos has sparked fears of another federal funding crisisFinancial Times - 3d -
Judges order US government to rehire thousands of workers
Rulings are latest setback for Elon Musk’s cost-cutting driveFinancial Times - 2d -
Will AI save the UK government £45bn a year?
Ministers believe that increased use of artificial intelligence can help fix the public finances but experts have their doubtsFinancial Times - 1d -
US stocks rebound as government shutdown fears recede
Wall Street ending bruising week on front foot, but worries about economic impact of tariffs lingerFinancial Times - 1d -
Italy's top court orders government to compensate migrants who were stranded at sea for days
Italy’s highest appeals court has ordered the government to compensate a group of migrants who were stranded at sea for days on a coast guard vessel in 2018 due to then-Interior minister Matteo ...ABC News - Mar. 7 -
Syrian government reaches deal with Kurdish-led SDF to integrate north-east region
Agreement recognises Kurdish rights as president Ahmed al-Sharaa seeks to achieve nationwide ceasefire. Syria’s government has reached a deal with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) ...The Guardian - 5d -
Uganda deploys special forces to South Sudan to protect the government as fears of civil war grow
Uganda has deployed an unknown number of troops to South Sudan in a bid to protect the fragile government of President Salva Kiir as a tense rivalry with his deputy threatens a return to civil war ...ABC News - 4d -
House spending bill facing Senate opposition with government shutdown deadline 2 days away
House Republicans' six-month spending bill will need Democratic support in the Senate to pass into law before Friday's government shutdown deadline. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small ...CBS News - 3d -
Senators face ‘two difficult choices’ over crunch to avoid government shutdown, says Dem. senator
Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) says on Meet the Press NOW he’s a “hell no” on the House bill as Senate Democrats debate strategy with a government funding deadline hours away.NBC News - 2d -
White House vows to fight ruling that requires government reinstate fired probationary workers
The White House on Friday vowed to appeal the federal court rulings that required the Trump administration to reinstate probationary government employees who judges said were fired unlawfully at ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump suggests federal government take over DC if local leaders 'can't do the job'
President Trump on Friday suggested that the federal government could take over Washington, D.C., if the national capital’s administration “can’t do the job" as he pursues making the district "the ...The Hill - 1d -
Senate passes bill that seeks to keep D.C. government's use of local tax dollars intact
The government funding bill that's headed to the White House limits Washington, D.C.’s ability to fully use its local tax dollars. The Senate-passed measure aims to fix that.NBC News - 1d -
The red counties that want to split from blue Illinois
Almost a third of the state’s counties have voted to investigate leavingFinancial Times - 5d -
Runcorn by-election could be proof of concept for Reform UK
Crucial vote is opportunity for Farage’s party to hone its election-winning machineFinancial Times - 4d -
Romania’s top court upholds election ban on Georgescu
Far-right presidential candidate backed by Russia cannot run in May voteFinancial Times - 4d -
US charges Chinese hackers and government officials in a broad cybercrime campaign
China is denying the U.S. Justice Department’s accusations against 12 Chinese nationals charged in connection with global cybercrime campaigns targeting dissidents, news organizations, U.S. ...ABC News - Mar. 6 -
Elon Musk's Starlink has a growing footprint in the federal government
The use of Starlink has been adopted by at least one additional federal agency since Donald Trump began his second presidential term.NBC News - Mar. 8 -
The government wants your data — here’s how to protect your privacy
If we don’t protect tech sovereignty today, we are going to regret it tomorrow.The Hill - 6d -
What America is losing as Trump fires independent government watchdogs
President Trump has fired heads of offices and agencies tasked, since Watergate, with protecting federal workers and whistleblowers. Scott Pelley reports on what's happening to independent watchdogs.CBS News - 6d -
What a government shutdown could mean for you — and the odds it could happen
Optimism for avoiding a shutdown is on the rise — but the clock is ticking.MarketWatch - 5d -
Federal Judge Blocks Government From Removing Mahmoud Khalil From the U.S.
Immigration officers arrested a Columbia University graduate for helping lead campus protests against Israel’s treatment of Palestinians. President Trump said the case was “the first arrest of many ...The New York Times - 5d -
Kurdish-led SDF agrees to integrate with Syrian government forces
The militia alliance that controls much of north-eastern Syria will merge with new state institutions, the presidency says.BBC News - 5d -
Syrian Government Signs Breakthrough Deal With Kurdish-Led Forces
The agreement marked a major victory for Damascus in its quest to unify the country, as violent unrest continues to grip Syria’s coastal region.The New York Times - 5d -
WATCH: Aliens are real and there’s a government cover-up, new documentary claims
“Age of Disclosure” features 30 U.S. officials speaking out on the alleged existence of aliens and UFOs.ABC News - 3d -
Apple's row with UK government over customer data to be heard in secret
The BBC understands the dispute over accessing encrypted data is set to be heard at the High Court.BBC News - 3d -
US government closer to shutdown after Senate Democrats oppose bill
Republican-controlled House of Representatives had passed the measure on TuesdayFinancial Times - 3d -
Chris Mason: Starmer echoes Liz Truss on reform of government
Sir Keir's argument overlaps with the former PM's - that the proliferation of arm's length bodies slow down change.BBC News - 2d -
Stock futures even Thursday amid trade war and looming government shutdown
Stocks futures were again showing jitters early Thursday, after a reprieve for the S&P and NASDAQ on Wednesday amid President Donald Trump's trade war.ABC News - 2d -
FirstFT: Musk’s government spending cuts fail to halt rising costs
Also in today’s newsletter, Putin’s frontline visit and a new FT film on Nvidia’s riseFinancial Times - 2d -
New report casts significant doubt on Musk’s and Trump’s government-fraud claims
It’s yet another setback for Elon Musk’s claim of a $1 trillion “DOGE dividend.”MarketWatch - 2d -
Columbia graduate detained by Ice was respected British government employee
Mahmoud Khalil described by former colleague at UK office for Syria as well liked and extensively vetted. A detained Columbia University graduate threatened with deportation after the Trump ...The Guardian - 2d -
Andy Burnham pushes for £200mn in government funding for Old Trafford regeneration
Mayor makes case for state support for development plans around Manchester United’s new stadiumFinancial Times - 2d -
Car industry urges UK government to create new EV incentives
Automotive body says current policy is leading to job losses and has become a ‘driver of de-industrialisation’. Fresh incentives to boost a flatlining electric car market are urgently needed, ...The Guardian - 2d