Federal funding cuts lead FEMA to cancel National Fire Academy courses

Trump cancels $400 million in federal funds to Columbia University

The Trump administration announced Friday that it is canceling $400 million in federal grants to Columbia University, saying the school is not doing enough to protect its Jewish students against ...

NBC News - 2d

Malnutrition food product sees funding affected by USAID cuts

Plumpynut is a life-saving food product that can bring a malnourished child back to health in just weeks. But the Trump administration's cuts to USAID essentially canceled funding to two American ...

CBS News - 2d

Trump administration's funding, staff cuts spark concerns over Colorado River

Federal funding freezes and staffing cuts are setting off alarms about the future of the Colorado River, a critical artery that supplies water to some 40 million people in 30 tribes and seven ...

The Hill - 1d

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 - 1d

Democrats unveil bill to reinstate veterans fired in Trump workforce cuts

Democrats are proposing a measure to reinstate veterans who were recently fired from the federal government without cause, which has affected an estimated 6,000 veterans who make up about 30 ...

The Hill - 1h

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 - 3h

Meet the federal worker who went rogue: ‘I hope that it lights a fire under people’

To billionaire Elon Musk and his cost-cutting team at the Department of Government Efficiency, Karen Ortiz may just be one of many faceless bureaucrats

ABC News - 10h

Fired Federal Workers Get Last Words in With Scathing Letters of Resignation to DOGE

Departing officials, including disabled veterans, defend themselves and thousands of fired federal colleagues’ work with defiant, indignant letters, creating a written record of a tumultuous time.

Inc. - 4h

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 - 23h

More NOAA cuts, 1,000 layoffs expected, sources say

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) employees are expecting more layoffs at the agency, sources say. This comes after drastic cuts as part of President Trump's measures to shrink ...

CBS News - 3h

NOAA set to fire 1,029 more employees

Staffing levels at the nation's already hobbled weather, climate and oceans agency could take a further nosedive in the days ahead. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will ...

The Hill - 3h

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 - 1d

Fired Federal Workers Face a Sluggish Job Market

Unemployment is low, but there isn’t much room to move around — especially for those with highly government-specific skills.

The New York Times - 17h

Trump, tariffs and wars drain funds from climate action, warns Brazil

‘Triple negative’ puts world on course for ‘civilisation doom’, says environment minister

Financial Times - 8h

Firing the Watchdogs | Sunday on 60 Minutes

Hampton Dellinger, former head of a federal watchdog agency, was among the first to be fired by President Trump. So were 18 inspectors general and the chief of the board that protects federal ...

CBS News - 1d

France takes over Six Nations lead after crushing Ireland 42-27 in Dublin

France has replaced Ireland’s hand on the Six Nations rugby trophy after a momentous 42-27 win in Dublin

ABC News - 2d

Gun-violence prevention programs may be caught in federal funding crossfire

Hospital-based violence intervention programs have operated in the U.S. since the mid-1990s, but recent moves by the Trump White House are raising anxiety about the programs' future.

CBS News - 12h

U.S. economy on shaky footing, Trump calls it a "detox period"

The U.S. economy is on shaky footing. The Trump administration calls it a "detox period" as it overhauls the federal government with layoffs, funding cuts and new tariffs. For markets, it's ...

CBS News - 1d

DOGE’s AI App Replacing Fired Federal Workers Proves ‘About as Good as an Intern’

After mass firings at the General Services Administration, DOGE issued remaining staff an app to take up the excess work — but severely limited its use to a handful of repetitive tasks.

Inc. - 2h

Tesla facilities face wave of attacks as Elon Musk delves into politics

As Elon Musk attempts to drastically cut the federal workforce and delves further into the corridors of American power, the Tesla CEO's electric carmaker facilities have come under fire — literally.

NBC News - 1d

'You lose all hope': Federal workers gripped by mental health distress amid Trump cuts

In interviews with NBC News, many federal workers shared stories of overwhelming stress, personal crises, rapid weight loss, panic attacks and more.

NBC News - 1d

Trump’s USAid cuts will have huge impact on global climate finance, data shows

Campaigners say funding halt is a ‘staggering blow’ to vulnerable nations and to efforts to keep heating below 1.5C. Donald Trump’s withdrawal of US overseas aid will almost decimate global climate ...

The Guardian - 13h

As Federal Cuts Brush Against Private Sector, Should Your Company Make a DOGE Contingency Plan?

A really good long-term business plan may include processes to follow in disaster scenarios. It’s something to think about, as Elon Musk’s DOGE teams upends the federal government and side effects ...

Inc. - 2h

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 - 22h

Brush fires erupt in New York amid strong winds

Brush fires have erupted in Long Island and near Brooklyn as strong winds in New York created an elevated risk of fire spread Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.

NBC News - 1d

Trump’s Cuts to Federal Work Force Push Out Young Employees

The loss of early career workers has raised concerns about the impact on the next generation of civil servants.

The New York Times - 4d

Trump defends Elon Musk, DOGE cuts to federal workforce

President Trump defended Elon Musk and DOGE over the weekend after reported rifts between Musk and Cabinet members. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.

CBS News - 4h

House GOP seeks spending cuts, defense increases in plan to avert shutdown

House Republicans on Saturday unveiled a six-month stopgap government funding plan, that seeks cuts to nondefense programs while boosting funding for defense. The bill's rollout kicks off a crucial ...

The Hill - 2d

House Democrats have 'a lot of incentives' to vote against short-term funding bill

NBC Senior National Political Reporter Sahil Kapur joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss Speaker Johnson's plan to fund the government as top Democrats urge the House to reject the short-term funding ...

NBC News - 35m

House Democrats have 'a lot of incentives' to vote against short-term funding bill

NBC Senior National Political Reporter Sahil Kapur joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss Speaker Johnson's plan to fund the government as top Democrats urge the House to reject the short-term funding ...

NBC News - 35m

The folly of America’s R&D cuts

Gutting of federal agencies risks derailing the Trump administration’s growth objectives

Financial Times - 9h

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 - 22h

How can daylight saving time impact your health?

Changing the clocks can, of course, impact your sleep. But that can lead to more problems, experts warn.

The Hill - 2d

Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh brace for upcoming food reductions as aid agencies cut funding

Rohingya refugees in crammed Bangladeshi camps say they are worried about a U.S. decision to cut food rations by half beginning next month, while a refugee official says the reduction will impact ...

ABC News - 1d

India’s official Oscar entry, which failed to make the cut, wins big at major Bollywood awards show

The film that was submitted as India’s official Oscar entry but failed to make the final list of nominees has swept the International Indian Film Academy Awards

ABC News - 14h

GOP funding patch boosts defense and deportations, cuts other programs

Ahead of a Friday shutdown deadline, House GOP leaders are serving up a plan Democrats will despise.

Politico - 2d

Stand up for Science rallies protesting Trump cuts held across U.S.

Thousands of people, including researchers, scientists, medical professionals and cancer survivors rallied across the U.S. in protest of the Trump Administration’s firings, budget and grants cuts ...

NBC News - 2d

Bannon: DOGE 'waste, fraud, abuse’ cuts not enough to curb inflation

Steve Bannon said the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) should adjust their goal of cutting trillions of dollars in federal waste and lower the proposed amount to the billion dollar ...

The Hill - 2d

AI frenzy leads US venture capital to biggest splurge in three years

Investor excitement over fast-developing technology has seen a flurry of massive funding rounds this year

Financial Times - 1d

Federal funding cuts lead FEMA to cancel National Fire Academy courses

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