DOGE’s Cuts at the USDA Could Cause US Grocery Prices to Rise and Invasive Species to Spread

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Sales of US goods 'rapidly dropping' at Canadian grocery stores
Canadians are buying fewer products made in the U.S. in an effort to brace for the impact of President Trump’s sweeping tariffs, which are set to cause prices to skyrocket across a range of ...The Hill - Mar. 13 -
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Animal poo can be used to save endangered species from extinction, research finds
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Egg prices expected to rise amid continued bird flu outbreaks
Egg prices are expected to continue going up as farmers across the country deal with outbreaks of bird flu. The USDA is working to reimburse farmers who have to kill and replace their chickens. ...CBS News - Mar. 9 -
Buying a Car? Trump’s Tariffs Could Make It More Expensive.
New car prices could increase $4,000 or more, according to one estimate. And used cars could also rise in price. “It’s a crazy situation for consumers,” an expert said.The New York Times - 6d -
Trump does not rule out recession as he rejects business fears over tariffs
US administration concedes some prices might rise as fears grow of trade chaos causing disruptionFinancial Times - Mar. 9 -
In bird flu fight, USDA almost doubling the $1.1 billion already spent
As bird flu continues to spread, impacting poultry farms and the price of eggs, the Agriculture Department says it's almost doubling the amount spent to combat it.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Steel and aluminum tariffs could cause price broad price hikes
Here are some of the products that are likely to cost more under President Trump's 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports.CBS News - Mar. 12 -
Budget-friendly groceries that taste great, according to experts
Grocery prices have surged nearly 28% in five years, with a 2% increase in January alone. Editors at Simply Recipes tested nearly 400 products to find the best-tasting options under $20. First on ...CBS News - Mar. 12 -
Trump orders likely to drive species’ extinction, wildlife advocates warn
In addition to layoffs and hiring freezes, a ‘God squad’ can effectively veto ESA protections for endangered species. Donald Trump ’s administration , backed by House Republicans and Elon Musk ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
Gold investing pros and cons to know as the price rises
Gold's price is on the rise. Is it still worth it to invest in the precious metal? Here are the pros and cons.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Democrats Demand Answers on DOGE’s Use of AI
Members of the House Oversight Committee sent dozens of requests to federal agencies on Wednesday about their use of AI software—and how Elon Musk could benefit.Wired - Mar. 12 -
Pentagon Cuts Threaten Programs That Secure Loose Nukes and Weapons of Mass Destruction
Documents obtained by WIRED show the US Department of Defense is considering cutting up to 75 percent of workers who stop the spread of chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons.Wired - Mar. 6 -
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 -
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 - 6d -
DOGE mischaracterizes a study as transgender, and USDA cancels it
"CANCELLED: $600,000 grant to study 'menstrual cycles in transgender men,'" Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said on X last week. That's not what it was.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Senate Republicans tell Musk to send his cuts to Congress
The DOGE chief was told that legislative action could enshrine his slashing.Politico - Mar. 5 -
Measles outbreak spreads to 15 states with cases on the rise
New numbers show the measles virus continuing to spread across the United States with cases now being reported in at least 15 states and health officials say the crisis is only getting worse. NBC’s ...NBC News - Mar. 12 -
Six things that could get more expensive for Americans
Economists say the president's import taxes could result in higher prices for a range of products in the US.BBC News - Mar. 12 -
Tariffs may be worth it, but Trump must level with the public about the coming pain
President Trump's tariffs on imported goods are causing prices to rise, resulting in American taxpayers paying the ultimate cost of the tariffs.The Hill - 6d -
Sevilla worries on price rise for Igamane - gossip
La Liga club concerns on rising value of Ibrox forward, contract news expected at Easter Road...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Postal Service signs cost-cutting deal with DOGE
The United States Postal Service said it has signed a deal with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to cut costs at the agency. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy told congressional leaders ...The Hill - Mar. 13 -
Man Utd season ticket prices to rise by around 5%
Manchester United have announced ticket price rises ahead of next season less than a week after unveiling plans to build a new £2 billion stadium.ESPN - 2d -
Social Security Employees Warn of Damage From DOGE
Current and former employees, both Republican and Democratic, are raising alarms about the damage cost-cutting efforts could do to the agency’s ability to serve the public.The New York Times - 1d -
China could literally rewrite history using AI — and control the future
This isn’t just another policy debate — it’s a defining moment that will shape global discourse and the balance of power for decades to come. The technology we allow to thrive will either spread ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
How FEMA cuts are spreading far beyond Washington
More than 200 employees at FEMA have been cut since Inauguration Day, and workers fear more downsizing is coming.NBC News - Mar. 10 -
DOGE Could Substantially Increase Wait Times for Patents and Trademarks
The already lengthy backlog is getting much longer. If the agency downsizes through DOGE, that could get worse.Inc. - 4d -
USAid cuts could create untreatable TB bug ‘resistant to everything we have’
Projects to detect, treat and research new ways to fight TB among those disrupted by sudden funding freeze . Dangerous new forms of tuberculosis (TB) for which there is no treatment could emerge as ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
US weather agency job cuts could jeopardise climate risk data, insurers warn
Reinsurance trade group lobbies US commerce secretary about potential impact to monitoring hurricanes and drought conditionsFinancial Times - 6d -
Federal cuts impact plans to grow Texas grid; advanced energy options face delays
A push toward a "Golden Era of American Energy Dominance" could be delayed due to budget cuts and defunding efforts in the federal government, potentially causing delays in the development of new ...The Hill - 4h -
Ivory Coast is losing US aid as al-Qaida and other extremist groups are approaching
The Trump administration's sweeping cuts in foreign aid have impacted programs in northern Ivory Coast to counter the spread of al-Qaida and the Islamic State groupABC News - 4d -
Oil prices settle lower as IEA warns that trade tensions will undercut demand
Oil futures settled lower on Thursday after the International Energy Agency’s monthly report underscored worries that rising global trade tensions could undercut energy demand.MarketWatch - Mar. 13 -
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 - Mar. 8 -
Why America is obsessed with eggs
The rise in egg prices unnerves consumers and makes us question the wider economic environment.MarketWatch - 5d -
Splurge or save? Americans struggle as tariffs hit economy
Families in the US are trying to dodge higher prices from tariffs, as worries rise about the economy.BBC News - 1d -
After Amy Gleason’s sudden rise to prominence, mystery surrounds DOGE acting administrator
Amy Gleason, a nurse turned health care technology consultant, was recently named the acting administrator for DOGE. How much control she has at DOGE is unclear.NBC News - Mar. 9 -
Novo Nordisk cuts Wegovy prices, following similar move by Zepbound-maker Eli Lilly
Makers of the popular obesity treatments Wegovy and Zepbound are cutting prices for people without insuranceABC News - Mar. 5 -
NOAA's Storm Prediction Center facility among planned DOGE cuts
A core government facility tracking severe thunderstorms and tornadoes is listed on the DOGE website as a planned office closure.ABC News - 2d
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