The spotlight is on Dr. Mehmet Oz, who is up for a big job. He is nominated to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. But there's a twist. Some Democrats think he might not have paid his fair share of Social Security and Medicare taxes. They say he paid very little in 2022 and nothing
Johns Hopkins University, a major player in scientific research, recently announced a significant reduction in its workforce. This move is a direct result of steep cuts to federal funding, particularly in international aid programs. The university plans to let go of more than 2, 000 employees both d
Senate Democrats are in a tough spot. They have to decide whether to help Republicans pass a funding bill or block it and risk a government shutdown. This decision comes as the deadline for a shutdown looms. The House has already approved a bill to fund agencies through September. This bill was pas
The US Department of Education recently cut its workforce by nearly half. This move, which affected 1, 315 employees, has sparked concern about the future of educational funding. The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) relies heavily on federal funds. The district receives over $750 million
The U. S. Department of Education is in for a big shakeup. Over 1, 300 jobs are being cut, and about 600 more employees have already left voluntarily. This means nearly half the department's workforce is gone. These employees were crucial. They made sure federal money went to schools in need and stu
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently made a surprising move. They decided to cancel $20 billion in grants. These grants were meant for climate and clean energy programs. The money was supposed to be used by eight different nonprofit organizations. They were chosen through the Greenhous
The Education Department is making big changes. Half of its employees are being laid off. This move comes as the Trump administration has plans to close the department. However, an executive order to start this process has not been signed yet. The department has around 4, 500 employees, mak
Mark Cuban, a billionaire businessman, knows a thing or two about building successful businesses. He's made his fortune by investing in growth-oriented companies. His net worth is now estimated at 5. 7 billion dollars. He has some advice for Black women founders. He says, "Don't look for funding. "
A recent decision by a federal judge in Boston has put a stop to the Trump administration's plan to slash hundreds of millions of dollars from teacher training programs. The judge, Myong Joun, agreed with eight states that had asked for a temporary restraining order. These states believed the cuts w
Researchers at Columbia University Irving Medical Center are facing a tough situation. The federal government has decided to cut $400 million in funding. This move has led to the cancellation of 232 research grants. These grants were a big part of the center's research work. The National Institutes
