4 h. ago Confusion, concern at Seattle VA hospital after federal spending freeze

Confusion, concern at Seattle VA hospital after federal spending freeze  FOX 13 Seattle

Politics

6 h. ago Trump signs executive order to expand DOGE’s spending review powers

In a newly issued executive order (EO), the Trump administration has instructed the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), the Elon Musk-advised initiative to reduce federal spending, to create a “centralized technological system” in every agency to record contract and grant awards. As part of the ramp-up of these systems, agency employees who approved individual contract […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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27 h. ago Some small businesses are on the brink after Trump's spending cuts affect contracts

"My company has been left behind," one small business founder said.

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29 h. ago Federal spending cuts cripple some small businesses with government ties

"My company has been left behind," one small business founder said.

Politics

34 h. ago 'Daily Show' Host Jon Stewart Slashes Hand Open While Pounding Desk in Anti

Jon Stewart accidentally slashed his hand open when he smashed a coffee mug while pounding his desk while opposing cuts in federal spending. The post ‘Daily Show’ Host Jon Stewart Slashes Hand Open While Pounding Desk in Anti-DOGE Tirade appeared first on Breitbart.

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52 h. ago Democrats outline playbook to target House Republicans on Medicaid, budget and DOGE

Democrats to target vulnerable House Republicans by highlighting potential cuts to Medicaid, other federal spending in the budget GOP lawmakers hope to vote on this week.

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3 d. ago Teen arrested in U District hit and run; 3 still hospitalized

Teen arrested in U District hit and run; 3 still hospitalized  The Seattle Times

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3 d. ago Seattle Headliner Transported To ‘Rain City’ Hospital After UFC Seattle

Seattle Headliner Transported To ‘Rain City’ Hospital After UFC Seattle  MMA Mania

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4 d. ago DOGE takes a chainsaw to federal spending with 7 major victories this week: 'Got to be done'

The Department of Government Efficiency has claimed several high-profile victories over the past week as it continues to push for slashing government waste and fraud.

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5 d. ago Three pedestrians sent to hospital after crash in Seattle's University District

Three pedestrians sent to hospital after crash in Seattle's University District  FOX 13 Seattle

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5 d. ago Three people sent to hospital after crash in Seattle's University District

Three people sent to hospital after crash in Seattle's University District  FOX 13 Seattle

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5 d. ago Tariffs, federal government spending cuts restrain US business activity

Tariffs, federal government spending cuts restrain US business activity  Reuters

Politics

6 d. ago Trump 'border czar' Tom Homan says billions saved on illegal migrants can be used to help Americans

'Border czar' Tom Homan unpacks President Donald Trump's decision to stop spending federal dollars on helping illegal migrants on "The Story."

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6 d. ago The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Senate trying to advance Trump's agenda

Congressional Republicans intend to enact President Donald Trump’s core agenda of cutting taxes and reducing federal spending.

Politics

6 d. ago Dept of Ed spending soared 749% despite downsizing, new DOGE

Fiscal watchdog group OpenTheBooks says federal agency spending has far outpaced the rate of government growth, including a 749% increase in Department of Education spending.

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6 d. ago DOGE saved far less than claimed. And, Trump blames Zelenskyy for Russia's invasion

An online tracker claims DOGE has saved $55 billion in federal spending, but NPR has found this to be false. And, Trump blames the Ukrainian president for Russia's invasion. 

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7 d. ago Vocal opposition to Elon Musk's DOGE cuts is a 'terrible' strategy, warns ex

Former Democratic advisor Dan Turrentine admitted the party's effort to criticize Elon Musk's DOGE is 'terrible' as he uncovers and roots out wasteful federal spending.

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8 d. ago Top federal agency exposed for spending billions on migrants in a single year

The Department of Health and Human Services distributed more than $10 billion in a single year to nonprofits for the care of migrants, according to a new watchdog report.

Politics

9 d. ago A fired national park ranger lost his dream job. He says the public is losing more

Brian Gibbs was an environmental educator at Effigy Mounds National Monument in Iowa. His job was among those nixed by the Trump administration as it pushes to shrink federal spending.

Society

1 week ago Woman hospitalized after early morning shooting at Seattle's Chapel Lounge

Woman hospitalized after early morning shooting at Seattle's Chapel Lounge  KOMO News

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