82 m. ago User's manual to Trump's effort to dismantle the Education Department

The Trump administration is seeking to eliminate the Department of Education, sparking protests and backlash from people around the country.

Politics

16 h. ago Member of Elon Musk's DOGE takes up senior post at USAID, email says

Member of Elon Musk's DOGE takes up senior post at USAID, email says  Reuters

Technology

16 h. ago The Drill Down: DOGE Going After Welfare Fraud — 'The Money's There'

As DOGE’s efforts shift to eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse in social welfare programs including SNAP, Social Security, and Medicaid, The Drill Down podcast welcomes a nationally recognized expert in spotting how those programs are rife with fraud. The post The Drill Down: DOGE Going After Welfare Fraud — ‘The Money’s There’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Economics

17 h. ago Musk Donates to G.O.P. Members of Congress Who Support Impeaching Judges

Amid a controversy over whether President Trump will abide by court rulings, Elon Musk gave the maximum to the campaigns of Republicans who back ousting judges who impede the administration.

Events

18 h. ago Exclusive — Labor Department Saves $33 Million by Slashing USAID

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer saved millions of taxpayer dollars by slashing grants to foreign countries that were similar to those of USAID. The post Exclusive — Labor Department Saves $33 Million by Slashing USAID-Like America Last Grants appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

20 h. ago As U.S. foreign aid programs grind to a halt, African health leaders look for a silver lining

Chad has one of the highest rates of maternal mortality. A group of midwives helped but now their jobs are on the line — one of many cases where countries must try to keep such programs alive.

Politics

20 h. ago US isn’t first country to dismantle its foreign aid office − here’s what happened after the UK killed its version of USAID

US isn’t first country to dismantle its foreign aid office − here’s what happened after the UK killed its version of USAID  The Conversation

Events

21 h. ago ‘We Will Pay in Lives’: The Devastating Cost of Dismantling USAID

‘We Will Pay in Lives’: The Devastating Cost of Dismantling USAID  Rolling Stone

Economics

23 h. ago Researchers say they’ve discovered a new method of ‘scaling up’ AI, but there’s reason to be skeptical

Have researchers discovered a new AI “scaling law”? That’s what some buzz on social media suggests — but experts are skeptical. AI scaling laws, a bit of an informal concept, describe how the performance of AI models improves as the size of the datasets and computing resources used to train them increases. Until roughly a […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Politics

23 h. ago Don’t eliminate USAID — fold it into State to maximize resources

Don’t eliminate USAID — fold it into State to maximize resources  The Hill

Politics

28 h. ago Musk, DOGE violated Constitution, judge says. And, when egg prices might drop

A federal judge ruled that Elon Musk and DOGE likely violated the Constitution when shuttering the USAID. And, a look at when egg prices are likely to drop.

Politics

30 h. ago Harvard’s hiring freeze: ‘They’re behaving like a corporation focused on maximizing returns’

Many readers said they believe the university’s large endowment would cushion any potential blows to funding.  The post Harvard’s hiring freeze: ‘They’re behaving like a corporation focused on maximizing returns’ appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

30 h. ago Federal judge says USAID shutdown likely violated the Constitution

A federal judge has ruled that Elon Musk and his DOGE team likely violated the Constitution when they effectively shut down USAID. Trump said the administration will appeal the decision.

Politics

37 h. ago Trump Releases JFK Files; Tulsi Gabbard Praises ‘New Era of Maximum Transparency’

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard praised President Donald Trump after files relating to the assassination of former President John F. Kennedy were released, noting that he is "ushering in a new era of maximum transparency." The post Trump Releases JFK Files; Tulsi Gabbard Praises ‘New Era of Maximum Transparency’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

38 h. ago US judge finds Musk's USAID cuts likely unconstitutional, blocks him from making more cuts

US judge finds Musk's USAID cuts likely unconstitutional, blocks him from making more cuts  Reuters

Politics

40 h. ago Trump administration's USAID cuts have implications for humanitarian workers worldwide

The Trump administration's massive aid cuts have implications for humanitarian workers around the globe. USAID was a bedrock for non-profits and UN agencies, who are now trying to figure out a way to work without US leadership.

Politics

41 h. ago Elon Musk’s Role in Dismantling USAID Likely Violated Constitution, Judge Finds

It appears to be the first time a federal judge has acted to constrain Elon Musk, a top adviser to President Trump. The judge also ordered agency functions be partially restored, though that relief could be temporary.

Politics

42 h. ago Judge orders reinstatement of USAID functions, says DOGE effort to shutter agency likely unconstitutional

A federal judge ruled that Elon Musk and the White House's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) likely violated the Constitution when they dismantled the U.S. Agency for International Development.

Politics

43 h. ago Maryland judge orders DOGE to stop efforts to dismantle USAID

Maryland judge orders DOGE to stop efforts to dismantle USAID  The Washington Post

Events

43 h. ago A federal judge says the USAID shutdown likely violated the Constitution

A federal judge has found that the Trump administration likely violated the Constitution when it effectively shuttered the U.S. Agency for International Development.

Politics