California is in a tough spot. The state has a $12 billion hole in its budget. To fill it, Governor Gavin Newsom and lawmakers had to make some hard choices. One of the biggest changes? Rolling back healthcare for low-income immigrants without legal status. Starting in 2026, California will stop taking new patients for this program. And in 2027, some immigrants will...
NASA's top brass faced a tough crowd at a recent town hall meeting. The agency's acting administrator, Janet Petro, and other senior officials tried to reassure employees about proposed budget cuts and layoffs. But the mood was far from optimistic. Petro, along with Vanessa Wyche and Casey Swails, fielded questions about the agency's future. The three career civil s...
Jared Isaacman, a prominent figure in the space industry, recently shared his thoughts on the future of space exploration. He received the National Space Society’s Wernher von Braun Award for his leadership in the Polaris Dawn mission. This mission, set for September 2024, is a private astronaut mission that Isaacman commands. Isaacman's nomination to become NASA ad...
The latest budget proposal from the White House for NASA's 2026 fiscal year has sparked controversy. It suggests a major shift in the agency's focus, with significant cuts to space science and other programs. The goal? A dramatic pivot towards sending humans to Mars. However, this plan is already facing serious criticism. The budget proposes a nearly 25% reduction i...
The federal government's budget outline for 2026 has NASA and space enthusiasts on edge. The Office of Management and Budget has suggested a massive reduction in NASA's funding. This cut would be the largest in NASA's history, and it could lead to significant changes within the agency. The budget proposal would slash NASA's funding by nearly 25%, which is a huge d...
The International Space Station (ISS) Research and Development Conference has been scrapped. This news came from the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS). The decision was made due to current regulatory and budgetary constraints. NASA's reduced support was the main reason behind this cancellation. This event had been running for over a decade. It wa...
The U. S. Department of Health and Human Services has unveiled a budget plan that shakes up funding for several key health agencies. This plan is part of a broader effort to streamline operations and reduce the overall budget by nearly 40%. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is one of the hardest hit, with its budget set to drop from nearly $48. 5 billion in 202...
Weather forecasting is a complex task that relies on accurate data. In recent times, the United States has faced significant challenges in this area. The National Guard was called in to deal with an ice storm in Northern Michigan at the end of March. Meteorologists struggled to predict the extent of the ice coverage. Ahmad Bajjey, a prominent meteorologist in Detroit...
A tough decision looms over Illinois as it grapples with a budget shortfall. The state's governor, JB Pritzker, has positioned Illinois as a welcoming place for immigrants. However, the state now faces a fiscal challenge that could affect a key program. This program offers health coverage to some immigrants, regardless of their legal status. The program, which starte...
The House of Representatives is still aiming to pass a significant bill by the end of the week. This bill, known as the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act, " is a crucial part of President Donald Trump's agenda. The bill faced a setback on Friday when some Republicans, both hard-liners and moderates, opposed it. Despite this, Speaker Mike Johnson remains optimistic. He beli...