3 h. ago Trump’s Proposed Cut Would Deal Serious Setback to California High

The Trump administration’s announcement that it would pull $4 billion for the state’s bullet train project is likely to mean significant delays in serving the first passengers, several analysts said.

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8 h. ago Trump's conservative allies warn Congress faces critical 'test' with $9.4B spending cut proposal

House conservatives are warning that President Donald Trump is testing Republicans' stomach for spending cuts with his $9.4 billion proposal.

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10 h. ago Should federal rental aid come with a time limit? Here's how it works in one place

The Trump administration wants to allow a cutoff date for housing subsidies. The plan is deeply controversial, but Delaware offers a potential model for success.

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11 h. ago FLASHBACK: Musk accused Trump, GOP leaders of not wanting to cut spending — here's where they said they would

Elon Musk clashes with President Donald Trump and GOP leaders over spending cuts, questioning their commitment despite promises to reduce the nation's $37 trillion debt.

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21 h. ago Thousands of veterans rally at National Mall to protest federal layoffs, cuts to services

Thousands of veterans rally at National Mall to protest federal layoffs, cuts to services  Stars and Stripes

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21 h. ago Trump on Medicaid: We’re Really Talking About Waste, Fraud, and Abuse 

BEDMINSTER-President Donald Trump confirmed Friday aboard Air Force One that he spoke with Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) about removing Medicaid cuts in the House-passed bill that could hurt Trump supporters who go to rural hospitals. The post Trump on Medicaid: We’re Really Talking About Waste, Fraud, and Abuse  appeared first on Breitbart.

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21 h. ago Trump's budget would cut a research program that's informed Alaska wildlife management for decades

Trump's budget would cut a research program that's informed Alaska wildlife management for decades  Alaska Public Media

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22 h. ago Gavin Newsom Threatens to Block California Tax Payments to Federal Government

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) threatened Friday that his state would stop tax payments to the federal government, after news reports suggested President Donald Trump was thinking of cutting funds to the state. The post Gavin Newsom Threatens to Block California Tax Payments to Federal Government appeared first on Breitbart.

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22 h. ago Amid Trump cuts, this scientist lost a $53 million NIH grant. Then he got it back

The Trump administration terminated a $53 million NIH grant to study how impaired blood flow in the brain can lead to dementia. The lead scientist fought the decision, and got the money back.

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22 h. ago Veterans protest against Trump cuts at DC rally: ‘Promises made to us have come under attack’

Veterans protest against Trump cuts at DC rally: ‘Promises made to us have come under attack’  The Guardian

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24 h. ago DC rally protests cuts to US veterans programs: ‘Promises made to us have come under attack’

DC rally protests cuts to US veterans programs: ‘Promises made to us have come under attack’  The Guardian

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30 h. ago RFK Jr. is shrinking the agency that works on mental illness and addiction

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration has seen its staff cut by more than a third, and it's facing deep budget cuts. Progress on overdose deaths could be lost, experts warn.

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31 h. ago How the Trump administration’s aid cuts may be putting children's lives at risk

The Trump administration's cuts to foreign aid have resulted in children in Ugandan orphanages losing access to medication, according to local workers.

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34 h. ago CBO says Trump's tariffs could cut U.S. deficit by $2.8 trillion over 10 years

A forecast from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office this week says Trump's tariffs could shave $2.8 trillion off the federal debt over the next decade, if they remain in place.

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36 h. ago From 1,300 to 81 workers: Trump official plans to cut Voice of America to the bone

Trump senior advisor Kari Lake envisions the agency that includes the international broadcaster Voice of America with 81 staffers after mid-August — down from about 1,300 full-time employees and contractors.

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42 h. ago Trump and Musk Trade Threats, From Broaching Impeachment to Cutting Contracts

The sudden fallout ended a nearly yearlong partnership, during which Mr. Musk helped propel Mr. Trump to the White House and became one of the president’s top advisers.

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47 h. ago Trump's tariffs could cut deficit by $2.8 trillion over next decade — with caveats

Forecasters at the Congressional Budget Office say President Trump's tariffs could shave $2.8 trillion off the federal debt if they remain in place for a decade. That's a big if.

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47 h. ago What will Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' do to Medicaid and SNAP?

Trump's megabill cuts around $600 billion in Medicaid. About 11 million people could lose their coverage over 10 years, according to the CBO. Here are other effects.

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48 h. ago Tesla Crashes as Musk Turns Against Trump and GOP Tax Cut Bill

Musk's turn against Trump triggers a $180 billion drop in the company’s market value. The post Tesla Crashes as Musk Turns Against Trump and GOP Tax Cut Bill appeared first on Breitbart.

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49 h. ago Trump threatens to cut Musk’s government contracts as their public feud escalates

The deepening rift unfurled much like their relationship started — rapidly, intensely, and very publicly. The post Trump threatens to cut Musk’s government contracts as their public feud escalates appeared first on Boston.com.

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