2 h. ago DOGE wants to cut $1 trillion this year. But it's not looking at big spending drivers

Even if you take DOGE's savings claims so far at face value, its moves to cancel contracts, end leases and push federal agencies to reduce head count barely dent the government's balance sheet.

Economics

3 h. ago Denver mayor grilled over area’s Tren de Aragua problem as GOP lawmaker says policies to blame

Democrat Denver Mayor Mike Johnston is taking heat from state lawmakers over "weak immigration laws" and faced Congress over sanctuary status this week.

Events

6 h. ago GOP must cut Medicaid or Medicare to achieve budget goals, CBO finds

GOP must cut Medicaid or Medicare to achieve budget goals, CBO finds  The Washington Post

Politics

11 h. ago Cardinals star Jordan Walker suffers bizarre injury during spring training game

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker's day was cut short when he exited a spring training game in the third inning with a knee injury.

Sport

11 h. ago Cardinals star Jordan Walker sustains bizarre injury during spring training game

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker's day was cut short when he exited a spring training game in the third inning with a knee injury.

Sport

12 h. ago Future of Seattle's Klondike Gold Rush park uncertain as national budget cuts loom

Future of Seattle's Klondike Gold Rush park uncertain as national budget cuts loom  FOX 13 Seattle

Politics

12 h. ago Alex Ovechkin donates to pediatric cancer research as he chases NHL history

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin announced Wednesday he will donate a dollar amount equal to his career goal total to cancer research as he chases an NHL record.

Science

12 h. ago 2 iconic San Francisco museums de Young and Legion of Honor facing budget cuts, report says

2 iconic San Francisco museums de Young and Legion of Honor facing budget cuts, report says  ABC7 Bay Area

Politics

12 h. ago Leading Alaska state lawmakers urge congressional delegation to act on federal budget cuts

Leading Alaska state lawmakers urge congressional delegation to act on federal budget cuts  KUCB

Politics

13 h. ago Cutting climate initiatives at the DOD could come at a cost to military planning

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth plans to cut Pentagon climate change initiatives. But to be effective, the military has no choice but to account for sea level rise, bigger storms and more heat.

Events

13 h. ago Democrats, protesters gather at DOGE's 'ground zero' to protest spending cuts

Democratic lawmakers gathered outside the Office of Personnel Management to protest the Trump administration's efforts to cut federal costs.

Politics

14 h. ago Blue state GOP lawmaker goes viral for exposing state's spending proposals: 'People were appalled'

A California Republican lawmaker believes he was removed from the state’s budget committee because of California's controversial spending practices

Politics

15 h. ago Thousands of California campsites could close due to Trump budget freeze: report

Thousands of California campsites could close due to Trump budget freeze: report  San Francisco Chronicle

Politics

15 h. ago Thousands of California campsites could close this summer due to Trump budget freeze, report says

Thousands of California campsites could close this summer due to Trump budget freeze, report says  San Francisco Chronicle

Politics

16 h. ago Inside Elon Musk's huddle with GOP senators: DOGE head touts $4M savings per day

DOGE head Elon Musk met with senators at the Capitol on Wednesday to update them on his progress and answer questions.

Politics

16 h. ago Using microwave energy to cut carbon fiber production energy costs

A research team at the University of Limerick in Ireland has developed a new method of producing carbon fiber while drastically reducing its energy footprint.

Politics

16 h. ago Trump reading Zelenskyy letter met with support from GOP, independent voters

Independents and Republicans in a Fox News focus group showed significant support during Trump's speech when he read a Zelenskyy letter about a mineral rights deal.

Politics

17 h. ago Weight Loss Drug Will Be Offered for $499 a Month for Some Patients

Some commercially insured patients stand to save $150 per month on Wegovy, a popular obesity medication. Patients on Medicare and Medicaid are not eligible.

Science

18 h. ago Republican, independent voters loved pushback after Al Green disrupted Trump speech

GOP and independent viewers of President Donald Trump's address to Congress had a positive reaction to the pushback after Texas Rep. Al Green's disruption, a focus group found.

Politics

18 h. ago Dueling Al Green censure efforts stir frustrations within GOP as Republicans demand consequences

There are three different resolutions circulating to punish Rep. Al Green for repeatedly protesting President Donald Trump's joint address to Congress.

Politics