A small federal agency, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, is facing significant changes. The agency has put all of its approximately 75 employees on paid administrative leave. This move signals major cuts to its operations. The agency's employees were told to return all government-issued equipment and their email accounts were disabled. This leaves museum...
The political landscape is shifting, and Hakeem Jeffries finds himself at a crucial juncture. The House's top Democrat is under pressure to step up and lead his party, especially as they grapple with internal divisions and a looming government shutdown. This is a new role for Jeffries, who has previously operated in the shadow of Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer. Jeff...
In a move that prevented a government shutdown, President Trump signed a spending bill on a Saturday. This bill was passed by the Senate just in time, avoiding a funding lapse that would have caused a shutdown. The bill was a result of a week-long political tug-of-war on Capitol Hill. The House had passed the bill earlier in the week. This bill would keep the govern...
In a recent move, former President Donald Trump took to social media to rally support among congressional Republicans. He urged them to back a temporary government funding bill proposed by House GOP leaders. This bill is seen as a crucial step to keep the government running smoothly until September. Trump emphasized the importance of unity within the Republican Party...
Imagine a world where weather warnings are no longer reliable. That's a real possibility if funding cuts continue to hit the National Weather Service (NWS). The NWS, part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), has recently seen significant job losses. Hundreds of employees were let go, and more cuts are expected. These cuts could have a lastin...
Bird flu, or H5N1, is causing concern among health experts. They're worried about the lack of preparedness and the potential for it to become a human pandemic. This virus is highly contagious among birds and has been spreading to other animals, like dairy cows. Experts are on edge because there are gaps in surveillance and funding cuts that are hindering efforts to c...
In a surprising turn of events, a federal judge in Rhode Island has stepped in to prevent the Trump administration from halting billions of dollars in federal funding. This decision comes after a group of Democratic states filed a lawsuit against the administration's plan to pause federal spending. The judge, John McConnell, argued that the executive branch was overs...
California's Governor, Gavin Newsom, has thrown a massive request into the ring. He's asking Congress for nearly $40 billion to help the state recover from the devastating wildfires that tore through Southern California last month. The fires left a trail of destruction. At least 29 lives were lost, and over 16, 000 structures were reduced to rubble. Newsom's...
Senate Republicans recently pushed through a $340 billion budget plan early Friday morning, after a grueling all-night session. This move was met with strong opposition from Democrats, who tried to halt the process with numerous amendments. The vote was largely along party lines, with 52 Republicans voting in favor and 48 Democrats, along with one Republican, voting ...
Elon Musk has become a household name, but his success story isn't as straightforward as it seems. Musk's wealth is built on the back of taxpayer-funded research. Musk's companies, Tesla and SpaceX, have benefited greatly from government loans and tax credits. Musk has a history of criticizing federal funding for science, despite his own success being built on it. M...