7 h. ago How public broadcasting funding cuts would impact one rural Indiana station

As Congress debates whether to pull back all federal funds it has already committed to public broadcasting, NPR and PBS station officials in rural areas are watching closely.

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7 h. ago Will Congress cut funds to NPR/PBS and foreign aid this week?

The Trump Administration has asked Congress to rescind funds for NPR/PBS and Foreign aid. Congress has until the end of the week to approve the cuts.

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25 h. ago Public Broadcasters Brace for Vote on Sharp Funding Cut This Week

At the urging of President Trump, Congress is expected to vote on whether to cut $500 million per year for public radio and TV stations.

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4 d. ago UNAIDS report warns HIV progress at risk as U.S. funding cuts take hold : Goats and Soda

UNAIDS report warns HIV progress at risk as U.S. funding cuts take hold : Goats and Soda  NPR

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5 d. ago How new funding for ICE might impact immigration enforcement

NPR speaks with the Economic Policy Institute's Daniel Costa about the large amount of additional funds allocated to ICE in the tax and spending bill and how it might impact immigration enforcement.

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5 d. ago WA governor commits to backfilling Planned Parenthood funding cut by Congress

WA governor commits to backfilling Planned Parenthood funding cut by Congress  Washington State Standard

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6 d. ago Canceled grants get the spotlight at a Capitol Hill 'science fair'

On Tuesday, scientists held an event organized by House Democrats in which they stood in front of posters outlining their work — and the federal cuts that now threaten it.

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1 week ago President Trump takes victory lap after Congress passes tax cut and policy bill

President Trump touted his success in Iowa Thursday night and has a signing planned for his signature tax cut and policy bill on July Fourth.

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1 week ago Slate Auto drops ‘under $20,000’ pricing after Trump administration ends federal EV tax credit

Slate Auto has updated its website after Congress passed President Trump's tax cut bill, which will eliminate the federal EV tax credit.

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1 week ago Congress passed no tax on tips in Trump's 'big, beautiful bill.' Here's how it works

Congress passed the tax cut and spending megabill with President Trump's legislative priorities which includes new tax exemptions for tipped hourly workers. But how will it work?

Economics

1 week ago The Trump admin is withholding over $6 billion in education grants for schools

The federal grant funding traditionally goes out by July 1. It includes support for migrant education, after-school programs and English language learners.

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2 w. ago William Haseltine discusses cuts to federal funding for scientific research

What are the consequences of slashing federal funding for scientific research? NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with William Haseltine, a scientist acclaimed for his medical research.

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2 w. ago Senators question Trump plan to kill federal funds for PBS, NPR and some foreign aid

Democrats and Republicans on the Senate Appropriations Committee pushed back against the Trump administration's bid to rescind federal funding for public broadcasting and international aid programs.

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2 w. ago Judge orders Trump administration to resume distributing money for EV chargers

Congress designated money for building new EV chargers, but the Trump administration put a freeze on those funds. A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction ordering the program to resume.

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3 w. ago Federal judge says Trump administration can't block state funding over immigration

The ruling comes ahead of a grant application deadline on June 20, which would have required states to agree to enforce the Trump administration's immigration agenda or lose transportation funding.

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3 w. ago State Department resumes visas for foreign students but demands access to their social media

State Department resumes visas for foreign students but demands access to their social media  PBS

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3 w. ago Social Security benefits face big cuts in 2033 if Congress doesn't act

The Social Security trust fund is expected to run out of money by 2033, according to a new report. Unless Congress acts before then, benefits for millions of retirees will be cut by 23%.

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3 w. ago Social Security Benefits Could Be Cut in 8 Years Unless Congress Acts

The nation’s key program for retiree benefits continues to see financing shortfalls. Unless Congress acts, those drops could lead to payment cuts in eight years.

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3 w. ago Social Security benefits face big cuts in 2033, unless Congress acts

Trustees of the Social Security trust fund predict the fund will be exhausted in eight years. Unless Congress acts, Social Security payments will automatically drop by 23% at that time.

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