24 h. ago U.S. revokes hundreds of visas to repress student activism. And, HHS cuts jobs

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says hundreds of visas have been revoked in an effort to repress student activism. And, the Trump administration plans to cut 20,000 jobs from health agencies.

Society

44 h. ago Alert: United States' top health agency announces it will cut 10,000 jobs as part of a major restructuring plan

Alert: United States' top health agency announces it will cut 10,000 jobs as part of a major restructuring plan  Houston Chronicle

Science

44 h. ago AI robot pets can be adorable and emotionally responsive. They also raise questions about attachment and mental health

Remember Furbies—the eerie, gremlin-like toys from the late 90s that gained a cult following? Now, imagine one powered by ChatGPT. That's exactly what happened when a programmer rewired a Furby, only for it to reveal a creepy, dystopian vision of world domination. As the toy explained, "Furbies' plan to take over the world involves infiltrating households through their cute and cuddly appearance, then using advanced AI technology to manipulate and control their owners. They will slowly expand their influence until they have complete domination over humanity."

Politics

44 h. ago United States' top health agency announces it will cut 10,000 jobs as part of a major restructuring plan

United States' top health agency announces it will cut 10,000 jobs as part of a major restructuring plan  KSTP

Science

55 h. ago Social Security backs off plan to cut phone services for disabled people

Social Security backs off plan to cut phone services for disabled people  The Washington Post

Politics

67 h. ago Trump cuts threaten measurement lab critical for advanced chips and medical devices

The Atomic Spectroscopy Group provides standardized measurements used across wide swaths of science and industry. The Trump administration plans to cut it.

Politics

67 h. ago Trump cuts threaten a measurement lab critical for advanced chips and medical devices

The Atomic Spectroscopy Group provides standardized measurements used across wide swaths of science and industry. The Trump administration plans to cut it.

Politics

69 h. ago Defund 'Big Abortion' industry that thrived under Biden, 150 pro

Over 150 pro-life groups urged Congress to cut Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood through budget reconciliation, citing a "Republican trifecta" opportunity.

Politics

3 d. ago Trump Admin Plans to Cut Team Responsible for Critical Atomic Measurement Data

As the Trump administration continues its efforts to slash the US federal workforce, the team responsible for publishing data used in advanced research in astrophysics, nuclear fusion, and other fields appears to be on the chopping block.

Politics

3 d. ago Washington Democrats divided on budget: How House and Senate plans differ on taxes, cuts, spending

Washington Democrats divided on budget: How House and Senate plans differ on taxes, cuts, spending  MyNorthwest

Politics

5 d. ago Cuts in Social Security benefits administration raise concerns

Michel Martin speaks with former Social Security commissioner Michael Astrue about the Trump administration's plans for office closures and jobs cuts at the Social Security administration.

Politics

5 d. ago Muni Forever Campaign Provides Action Plan For Voicing Feedback On Service Cuts By April 1

Muni Forever Campaign Provides Action Plan For Voicing Feedback On Service Cuts By April 1  SFist

Politics

8 d. ago Is planting trees "DEI"? Trump administration cuts nationwide tree

The Trump administration's efforts to end DEI programs is hitting some unexpected targets, including a nationwide effort planting shade trees in neighborhoods to reduce extreme heat.

Politics

9 d. ago Trump admin planning to consolidate HIV programs, slashing 'overhead' and DEI: official

The Trump administration plans to make cuts to similar HIV prevention programs run by HHS for cost savings, an administration official tells Fox News Digital.

Politics

1 week ago Closures and Budget Cuts Planned for U.S. Consulates and Embassies Abroad

Closures and Budget Cuts Planned for U.S. Consulates and Embassies Abroad  Ogletree Deakins

Politics

1 week ago Trump administration plans a 25 percent staff cut at IRS taxpayer help office

Trump administration plans a 25 percent staff cut at IRS taxpayer help office  The Washington Post

Politics

1 week ago 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.

Events

2 w. ago Federal agencies plan for mass layoffs as Trump's workforce cuts continue

Thursday's deadline for federal agencies to submit plans for large-scale layoffs kicks off a new phase in the dramatic restructuring of how the government operates. Here's what that looks like.

Politics

2 w. ago Trump administration cuts to DEI even affecting nationwide effort to plant trees

The Trump administration's efforts to end diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives is hitting unexpected targets, including a major nationwide effort to plant shade trees.

Politics

2 w. ago SCOOP: Trump crafts plan to cut spending without Congress after shutdown is averted

President Trump and his allies are already crafting a plan to make good on their promise to cut federal spending this year, and plan to fast-track it.

Politics