93 m. ago Fed Chair Powell says he won't rule out interest rate cut this month

President Trump has repeatedly urged Fed Chair Jerome Powell to slash interest rates.

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25 h. ago Fact Sheet: Trump’s Rescission Request Would Slash Spending on Foreign Assistance Programs That Benefit American Interests

Fact Sheet: Trump’s Rescission Request Would Slash Spending on Foreign Assistance Programs That Benefit American Interests  Center for American Progress

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50 h. ago Senate Version of Trump’s Policy Bill Would Slash Medicaid Spending Even More

Analysis from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office found that Republicans’ new version of the legislation would make far deeper cuts and lead to more people becoming uninsured than previous proposals.

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5 d. ago Trump’s Bill Slashes the Safety Net That Many Republican Voters Rely on

As they push for big cuts in Medicaid and food stamps, Republicans are making a big bet that they can avoid political backlash from working-class supporters who increasingly rely on those programs.

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8 d. ago LA riots, years of protests lead Republicans to seek federally criminalizing blocking traffic

Anti-ICE protesters blocking roads prompt Republican senators to propose federal legislation criminalizing traffic obstruction, citing public safety and emergency vehicle concerns.

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1 week ago 'No basis in reality': Expert turns tables on key Democrat claim against Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'

Fox News Digital spoke to Just Facts President Jim Agresti about Democrat claims that Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' will slash Medicaid benefits for poor people.

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1 week ago Potential Youngkin successor focused on message in tough race to keep swing

Newly named Republican nominee Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears emphasizes safety as government's primary role, promises rural Virginia representation and highlights her unique appeal.

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2 w. ago Trump's plan to slash 'woke' foreign aid, NPR funds clears House as Senate battle looms

House Republicans approved $9.4 billion in cuts to foreign aid and public broadcasting, including $8.3 billion from USAID and over $1 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

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2 w. ago Trump's DOGE efficiency agency says it slashes $25B in federal spending as rehiring begins

DOGE reports federal non-defense obligations decreased by 22.4% compared to 2024, while multiple agencies including HHS, IRS and FDA start rehiring workers cut during efficiency measures.

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3 w. ago GOP unveils new weapon to help slash billions in government waste as Republicans rally behind Trump's plan

The House's Republican Study Committee is forming a new task force to help get fellow GOP lawmakers on-message about the rescissions process.

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3 w. ago NEWT GINGRICH: Pay less, know more — Trump is slashing red tape and lowering your healthcare costs

Trump's approach to health care reform challenges middlemen profiting from system inefficiencies, implementing price transparency measures and addressing prescription drug costs through market competition.

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4 w. ago US economic outlook slashed by OECD as Trump's tariffs upend global growth

"Global economic prospects are weakening," the OECD said.

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4 w. ago As the Trump Administration Slashes Federal Spending, Scientists Consider Leaving the U.S.

As the Trump Administration Slashes Federal Spending, Scientists Consider Leaving the U.S.  The New York Times

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4 w. ago Trump admin asks SCOTUS to allow it to move forward with plans to slash federal workforce

Trump administration has appealed to the Supreme Court to overturn a ruling blocking federal workforce reductions, citing harm to executive branch operations.

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4 w. ago A Peach and Apple Farmer’s Uphill Quest to Feed Poor Families, and His Own

When the Trump administration slashed a successful food aid program, Austin Flamm set out to put politics aside. “Everybody needs a meal,’’ he said.

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