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#donald-trump
fromThe Atlantic
11 hours ago
US politics

Sometimes a Parade Is Just a Parade

Trump will oversee a military parade in D.C. this summer, sparking both celebration and criticism regarding its cost and purpose.
fromNBC News
3 weeks ago
US politics

Turning Qatari 747 into Air Force One could cost $1 billion and take years, experts say

Refurbishing a Qatari 747 into Air Force One may exceed $1 billion and take years, with questionable financial sense.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
11 hours ago

Sometimes a Parade Is Just a Parade

Trump will oversee a military parade in D.C. this summer, sparking both celebration and criticism regarding its cost and purpose.
fromNBC News
3 weeks ago
US politics

Turning Qatari 747 into Air Force One could cost $1 billion and take years, experts say

#elon-musk
US news
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Elon Musk is leaving the Trump administration after leading effort to slash federal government

Elon Musk resigns as a government adviser after a tumultuous role with reduced spending goals and significant challenges during his tenure.
US politics
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Trump attacks Musk and questions their future ties amid growing feud

Trump expresses disappointment in Musk's opposition to the tax-cut bill.
Musk's criticism of the bill stems from concerns over federal deficits and electric vehicle tax credits.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Elon Musk slams Trump's signature budget bill as a disgusting abomination'

Elon Musk criticizes Trump's budget bill for increasing national debt and limiting social safety-net programs.
Washington DC
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Anti-Trump protesters gather in DC to oppose Musk's DOGE cuts, new tariffs: 'Let's keep them afraid!'

Nationwide protests occurred against spending cuts from Elon Musk's department and Trump's tariffs, uniting groups to oppose perceived authoritarianism.
US politics
fromFuturism
2 days ago

The Trump-Musk Bromance Has Exploded Into a Million Spite-Fueled Pieces

Elon Musk and Donald Trump's relationship deteriorated over fiscal disagreements, notably Trump's tax and spending bill, affecting Musk's support for the administration.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Elon Musk calls Trump's big, beautiful' tax bill a disgusting abomination'

Elon Musk criticizes Trump's tax and spending bill, calling it a 'disgusting abomination' that increases the budget deficit and burdens citizens.
US news
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Elon Musk is leaving the Trump administration after leading effort to slash federal government

Elon Musk resigns as a government adviser after a tumultuous role with reduced spending goals and significant challenges during his tenure.
US politics
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Trump attacks Musk and questions their future ties amid growing feud

Trump expresses disappointment in Musk's opposition to the tax-cut bill.
Musk's criticism of the bill stems from concerns over federal deficits and electric vehicle tax credits.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Elon Musk slams Trump's signature budget bill as a disgusting abomination'

Elon Musk criticizes Trump's budget bill for increasing national debt and limiting social safety-net programs.
Washington DC
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Anti-Trump protesters gather in DC to oppose Musk's DOGE cuts, new tariffs: 'Let's keep them afraid!'

Nationwide protests occurred against spending cuts from Elon Musk's department and Trump's tariffs, uniting groups to oppose perceived authoritarianism.
US politics
fromFuturism
2 days ago

The Trump-Musk Bromance Has Exploded Into a Million Spite-Fueled Pieces

Elon Musk and Donald Trump's relationship deteriorated over fiscal disagreements, notably Trump's tax and spending bill, affecting Musk's support for the administration.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Elon Musk calls Trump's big, beautiful' tax bill a disgusting abomination'

Elon Musk criticizes Trump's tax and spending bill, calling it a 'disgusting abomination' that increases the budget deficit and burdens citizens.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

The Trump Administration Is Spending $2 Million to Figure Out Whether DEI Causes Plane Crashes

Trump's claims linking DEI initiatives to a deadly crash were not taken seriously by aviation officials but led to a costly investigation.
The Department of Transportation is spending $2.1 million on an inquiry into DEI policies amid ongoing staffing crises in aviation.
#labour-party
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Leaked memo reveals Rayner called for tax rises

Internal Labour discussions suggested raising taxes to avoid spending cuts, but Chancellor Reeves opted for welfare cuts instead.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Leaked memo reveals Rayner called for tax rises

Internal Labour discussions suggested raising taxes to avoid spending cuts, but Chancellor Reeves opted for welfare cuts instead.
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Pennies are going away: here's when you'll stop seeing them | amNewYork

Richard Bean's ambitious Pennies for Undies program has garnered 52,000 pennies aiming for 100,000, showcasing grassroots efforts to provide essentials for kids leaving juvenile detention.
US politics
#public-sector
Digital life
fromTheregister
2 months ago

UK government told to get a grip on 23B tech spend

The UK government lacks clarity on its digital technology spending, leading to increased costs and unresolved technical debts.
fromThe Walrus
2 days ago
Online Community Development

Ottawa's Tech Strategy Is So Broken, Even Consultants Are Begging Us to Fix It | The Walrus

Digital life
fromTheregister
2 months ago

UK government told to get a grip on 23B tech spend

The UK government lacks clarity on its digital technology spending, leading to increased costs and unresolved technical debts.
fromThe Walrus
2 days ago
Online Community Development

Ottawa's Tech Strategy Is So Broken, Even Consultants Are Begging Us to Fix It | The Walrus

#fiscal-policy
US Elections
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

How the Trump Administration Is Taxing the IRS

Cuts to the IRS are expected to cost the U.S. government trillions in lost revenue, adversely affecting essential services and increasing deficits.
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago
Non-profit organizations

Exclusive | NASA spent almost $900K on taxpayer-funded union time last year - to negotiate trivial workplace issues: 'Absurd'

US Elections
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

How the Trump Administration Is Taxing the IRS

Cuts to the IRS are expected to cost the U.S. government trillions in lost revenue, adversely affecting essential services and increasing deficits.
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago
Non-profit organizations

Exclusive | NASA spent almost $900K on taxpayer-funded union time last year - to negotiate trivial workplace issues: 'Absurd'

#public-safety
#infrastructure-investment
Germany politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Germany Is Falling Apart (Literally). Here's How the New Government Might Fix It.

Germany's new government plans to borrow 500 billion euros for infrastructure investment after lifting constitutional spending limits.
Germany politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Germany Is Falling Apart (Literally). Here's How the New Government Might Fix It.

Germany's new government plans to borrow 500 billion euros for infrastructure investment after lifting constitutional spending limits.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Sport sector warns government over investment

Failure to do this will risk a reduction in physical activity levels, a negative impact on physical and mental health, greater health inequalities and lower productivity.
UK politics
#california
#trump
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Trump Proposed Slashing $163 Billion in Spending

Trump's budget proposal aims for $163 billion in cuts, significantly impacting climate, education, health, and housing programs.
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
US politics

People Are So, So, So Over Trump Spending $26 Million In Taxpayer Money On His Golf Trips So Far

US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Trump Proposed Slashing $163 Billion in Spending

Trump's budget proposal aims for $163 billion in cuts, significantly impacting climate, education, health, and housing programs.
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
US politics

People Are So, So, So Over Trump Spending $26 Million In Taxpayer Money On His Golf Trips So Far

#medicaid
Healthcare
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Republicans aren't coming CLOSE to cutting Medicaid as much as America actually needs

Republicans are anxious about Medicaid spending growth, yet it remains significantly higher than necessary, amid ongoing debates about reform and coverage.
Healthcare
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Trump Country Crowd Heckles Senator's Ice-Cold Reply to People Dying' From Big Beautiful Bill Cuts

Senator Ernst's remarks at a town hall sparked public outrage over potential healthcare cuts in the GOP's Big Beautiful Bill.
Healthcare
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Republicans aren't coming CLOSE to cutting Medicaid as much as America actually needs

Republicans are anxious about Medicaid spending growth, yet it remains significantly higher than necessary, amid ongoing debates about reform and coverage.
Healthcare
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Trump Country Crowd Heckles Senator's Ice-Cold Reply to People Dying' From Big Beautiful Bill Cuts

Senator Ernst's remarks at a town hall sparked public outrage over potential healthcare cuts in the GOP's Big Beautiful Bill.
fromChicago Sun-Times
1 week ago

CTA has paid some workers not to work since the pandemic, costing taxpayers more than $1 million, report says

In a normal situation, paying employees not to work would be considered operating a 'ghost payroll,' although the CTA was just trying to make the best of it.
Chicago Cubs
#trump-administration
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

The White House rejects a watchdog finding that it's breaking the law over halted funds

The White House budget office rejected GAO's finding that the Trump administration violated spending laws regarding electric vehicle infrastructure funding.
US politics
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

House lawmakers debate Medicaid reform, SALT deductions caps in contentious, marathon markup sessions for Trump's 'big beautiful bill'

House markup hearings on Trump's bill involve deep cuts, including significant Medicaid and SNAP changes, provoking protests and arrests over proposed policies.
Healthcare
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Internal budget document reveals extent of Trump's proposed health cuts

The Trump administration plans significant cuts to federal health programs, proposing a one-third reduction in HHS discretionary spending.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Trump Proposes $163 Billion in Cuts Across Government in New Budget

Trump's budget proposal suggests $163 billion in cuts, targeting climate, education, and health programs, impacting vulnerable populations.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

The White House rejects a watchdog finding that it's breaking the law over halted funds

The White House budget office rejected GAO's finding that the Trump administration violated spending laws regarding electric vehicle infrastructure funding.
US politics
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

House lawmakers debate Medicaid reform, SALT deductions caps in contentious, marathon markup sessions for Trump's 'big beautiful bill'

House markup hearings on Trump's bill involve deep cuts, including significant Medicaid and SNAP changes, provoking protests and arrests over proposed policies.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Trump Budget to Take Ax to Radical' Safety Net Programs

Trump administration's budget proposal aims to significantly cut federal programs, risking the social safety net's integrity.
US politics
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

'Big, beautiful' bill battle ignores the real issue: crippling US debt

Federal borrowing concerns remain amidst the debate over tax cuts and spending under the 'big, beautiful' bill.
Healthcare
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Internal budget document reveals extent of Trump's proposed health cuts

The Trump administration plans significant cuts to federal health programs, proposing a one-third reduction in HHS discretionary spending.
#tax-policy
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
US politics

Key GOP holdout on Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' calls for deeper cuts to Medicaid, 'Green New Deal' spending

fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
US politics

Key GOP holdout on Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' calls for deeper cuts to Medicaid, 'Green New Deal' spending

Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Poor mental health as child limits capacity to work in later life, study finds

Children in Britain with serious mental health conditions are significantly more likely to face limited work capability in adulthood.
The report calls for enhanced funding and preventive measures in children's health.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

No 10 actively investigating winter fuel payment changes as fears grow over voter anger

Downing Street is reconsidering controversial winter fuel payment cuts due to unpopularity among voters.
#economic-policy
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago

NY's new budget soars to record $254B- here's why it might go even higher

Governor Kathy Hochul signed a $254 billion state budget amid concerns over transparency and potential economic risks.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago

NY's new budget soars to record $254B- here's why it might go even higher

Governor Kathy Hochul signed a $254 billion state budget amid concerns over transparency and potential economic risks.
fromNextgov.com
4 weeks ago

GSA expands review of 'consulting' contracts to 9 more companies

GSA is reviewing consulting contracts to assess spending patterns among major contractors, aiming to establish a consistent understanding of what constitutes consulting services.
Startup companies
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 weeks ago

Rand Paul Torches Fellow Republicans Falling Over Themselves to Vote tor the Largest Debt Ceiling Increase' Ever

I support cutting as much spending as we could get consensus on. I will even accept compromise on how much spending cuts we can get, but I'm not voting to add five trillion to the deficit or to the debt ceiling.
US politics
Germany politics
fromThe Local Germany
1 month ago

Germany's new finance minister, 'bridge-builder' Lars Klingbeil

Klingbeil now controls significant government spending despite losing the election, highlighting a partnership with conservative Chancellor Merz.
#federal-funding
#conspiracy-theory
NYC startup
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Bush official claims US built secret $21T underground 'city' for rich and powerful to live if 'near-extinction event' happens

The U.S. may have funded a secret underground "city" for elites during potential extinction events, according to a former government official.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
DC food

Former Bush Housing Official Claims Government Has Spent $21 Trillion Building an Underground Doomsday 'Base'

NYC startup
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Bush official claims US built secret $21T underground 'city' for rich and powerful to live if 'near-extinction event' happens

The U.S. may have funded a secret underground "city" for elites during potential extinction events, according to a former government official.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
DC food

Former Bush Housing Official Claims Government Has Spent $21 Trillion Building an Underground Doomsday 'Base'

UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Unison chief tells staff at Reform-controlled councils to sign up to union

Reform UK's recent council victories prompt warning for employees from Nigel Farage, while unions advocate for worker protection.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Warren Buffett says US spending is 'unsustainable,' but doesn't envy DOGE and its efforts to fix it

Buffett highlights that reducing government spending is challenging yet essential given the U.S. debt is 'unsustainable'.
US Elections
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Government cash mailings to random Americans draws Senate DOGE leader's ire: 'Complete waste'

Senator Joni Ernst calls for an end to federal cash giveaways to Americans, highlighting wasteful spending during government surveys.
Retirement
fromFast Company
1 month ago

More people are taking their Social Security benefits early. Should you?

Social Security's future is uncertain, prompting many to claim benefits earlier due to fears over funding issues.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Over 300 quango bosses paid more than the prime minister

Taxpayers will be shocked to hear that there are hundreds of quangocrats heading up bodies they may never have heard taking home massive pay packets the average Brit can only dream of.
UK politics
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

Driving efficiency while improving federal agencies' cybersecurity postures

In the fiscal year 2025, the U.S. government plans to allocate $27.5 billion to cybersecurity, primarily focusing on labor over technology with a 4-to-1 spending ratio.
Privacy professionals
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Canada election: Poilievre releases costed platform with 6 days left in campaign | CBC

Poilievre's platform outlines a strict dollar-for-dollar policy aiming to curb deficits through extensive government spending cuts.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

I'm Not Doing Green': Transportation Secretary Defends Pulling EV Stations Out of Infrastructure Projects After Trump Pushes Tesla Sales

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy opposes EV charging stations in infrastructure projects, deeming them unnecessary social justice spending.
fromwww.thelocal.dk
1 month ago

Inside Denmark: Why your local job centre could soon vanish

Under the new reform, municipalities will gain more autonomy in approving unemployment benefits, potentially leading to a significant reduction in government spending and job centre operations.
UK news
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

Spending and workforce cuts will harm VA's modernization work, Democrats say

It seems tone deaf to engage in conversations about innovative biomedical equipment when the foundations of the VA are crumbling.
SF politics
Healthcare
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Federal Health Workers Make Up Less Than 1% of Agency Spending

Kennedy's layoffs aim to streamline the Health and Human Services Department, which he claims is ineffective despite its massive budget.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

EPA shuttering museum that cost $315 per visitor to stay open

The scarcely visited museum cost a whopping $4 million taxpayer dollars to build in accordance with Smithsonian standards and more than $600,000 annually to operate.
Environment
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Canada election: Poilievre to outline Conservative tax cut promise | CBC

Both Conservative and Liberal leaders propose income tax cuts amid significant government deficits.
Balancing government budgets is increasingly challenging due to rising debt and population growth.
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