The government has decided to take back $11. 4 billion in COVID-19 funds from local health departments. This money was meant to help with testing, vaccines, and health projects. The decision was made because officials believe the pandemic is over. However, this move has sparked some debate. Some peo
The Social Security Administration is in the spotlight. The person chosen to lead it is facing tough questions. Frank Bisignano, who has a history in finance, is up for the job. He has been open about his support for DOGE, a group known for pushing for cuts in government services. The Social Securi
The Department of Education might be shutting down, but what does this mean for student loans and the FAFSA? The Small Business Administration (SBA) is stepping in to manage federal student loans. This shift comes after significant cuts to the Department of Education's staff and resources. The SBA,
The recent shifts in student loan management have left many borrowers puzzled and worried. The Small Business Administration (SBA) is now in charge of the $1. 6 trillion college student loan portfolio, a task previously handled by the U. S. Education Department. This change came after an executive o
The Department of Education made a big move on March 11. They announced that nearly half of their staff would be leaving. This means that out of 4, 133 employees, only 2, 183 will remain. This change happened because 572 employees chose to resign with pay until September or took a buyout. The rest,
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is a big deal, with a headquarters in Atlanta and a massive budget of over 9 billion dollars. It's been around for nearly 80 years, starting with a mission to stop malaria and growing into a global leader in health information and disease preventi
The political scene buzzed with a unique gathering. President Trump assembled his Cabinet members for a meeting that had a special guest: Elon Musk. This wasn't the first time Musk had joined these discussions, but it was clear that his presence was meant to send a strong message. Musk, known for h
The president has made a surprising move, appointing a former personal lawyer and spokeswoman as the interim U. S. attorney for New Jersey. This choice, Alina Habba, is no stranger to legal battles, having defended the president in high-profile civil trials. These cases, brought by the New York atto
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, is under pressure to focus more on his electric vehicle company. A prominent Wall Street analyst, Dan Ives, has urged Musk to reduce his involvement with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Ives believes that Musk's time split between Tesla and DOGE is hurt
The Education Department might be shut down. This is a big deal. The president wants to close it down. He thinks states and local areas should handle education. They control most of it anyway. This includes money, hiring teachers, and what kids learn. The Education Department was created in 1979. Si
