2 h. ago U.S. to end Venezuela oil export permit, cutting financial lifeline

The administration of President Joe Biden authorized the license in 2022 after Maduro agreed to work with Venezuela’s political opposition toward a democratic election.

Economics

3 h. ago Trump cuts financial lifeline for Venezuela’s government by ending permit to export oil to US

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — A permit issued by the United States government allowing energy giant Chevron Corp. to pump and export Venezuelan oil will be terminated this week, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday, ending what became a financial lifeline for the South American country. Trump’s announcement in his Truth Social network accused the government of […]

Politics

23 h. ago Tax Cut Chances Rise as House Passes Budget Targeting Safety Net

Chances for early action on Donald Trump’s tax cut plans improved as House Republicans passed a budget blueprint Tuesday calling for deep cuts in safety-net programs such as Medicaid.

Economics

3 d. ago Trump admin to slash 2,000 USAID jobs, put thousands more staff on leave

The move comes after a federal judge allowed the administration to move forward with pulling thousands of USAID staffers off the job in the United States and around the world.

Other

5 d. ago DOGE Restores 9/11 Survivor Program Cuts, Hiring Back Workers

The Trump administration walked back cuts to a health program for 9/11 first responders and survivors, restoring research grants and the jobs of laid-off workers.

Society

5 d. ago DOGE Restores 9/11 Survivor Program Cuts, Hires Back Workers

The Trump administration walked back cuts to a health program for 9/11 first responders and survivors, restoring research grants and the jobs of laid-off workers.

Society

5 d. ago Senate Budget Vote Leaves Hurdles For Trump Tax Cuts, Debt Limit

The budget plan the Senate passed before dawn on Friday leaves large hurdles for President Donald Trump’s tax cut agenda and for raising the debt ceiling before a possible payments default in the summer.

Economics

5 d. ago Staff cuts and shifting priorities hit refugee philanthropy after Trump administration’s orders

MIAMI (AP) — The Trump administration’s 180-degree turn on refugee policy has forced the philanthropic sector to refocus its resettlement services. The nonprofits tasked with identifying American sponsors and connecting recent arrivals with on-the-ground necessities say they are making the most of limited resources. But the suspension of their federal funding has brought whiplash after […]

Politics

6 d. ago Gayle King stunned after Delta CEO denies Trump’s FAA cuts caused Toronto crash

Gayle King is being mocked for her baffled reaction during an interview with Delta CEO Ed Bastian, who debunked reports that Monday’s plane crash at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport was due to the Trump administration’s cuts to the Federal Aviation Authority. The CBS Morning host looked taken aback as she tilted her head to one […]

Events

6 d. ago Parasitic vampire fish could spread out of control in Ontario

The Great Lakes fishery is facing a significant crisis that could have far-reaching consequences for both the environment and economy of Michigan and Ontario, due to the potential of an invasive species to spiral out of control. The recent wave of government layoffs and budget cuts under the Trump administration has led to a severe blow to conservation programs aimed at controlling sea lampreys, a parasitic fish that is native to the Atlantic Ocean. The cuts come amid a larger federal government downsizing effort, which has led thousands of workers across several agencies to lose their jobs. Experts warn that without proper mitigation efforts, the sea lamprey population could explode, which could devastate the region's $7 billion fishing industry. Sea lampreys, which resemble eels but are not related, are parasitic creatures that attach to fish with their oral sucking disks filled with sharp, horn-shaped teeth and a razor-sharp rasping tongue.Once ...

Other

6 d. ago Hegseth directs Pentagon to find $50 billion in cuts this year to fund Trump military priorities

WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed the military services to identify $50 billion in programs that could be cut next year in order to redirect those savings to fund President Donald Trump’s priorities. Hegseth has committed to redirecting Pentagon spending to more directly support warfighters. In a statement late Wednesday, Robert Salesses, who […]

Economics