The Senate Republicans have rolled out their version of a major bill. This bill is part of a bigger plan for the country. It includes some big changes to healthcare and taxes. The bill is 549 pages long. It extends tax cuts that were set to expire. It also includes new rules for tips and overtime pay. The bill makes significant cuts to Medicaid spending. It adds new...
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has been under the spotlight since its inception, especially after Elon Musk's brief stint as an advisor. The department's self-reported savings of $180 billion have raised eyebrows, with critics questioning the accuracy of its claims. Elaine Karmarck, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, has been vocal about th...
The House of Representatives had a close call. A $9. 4 billion spending cut package was on the brink of failure. This package targeted federal funds for foreign aid and public broadcasting. The vote was incredibly tight. It all came down to a last-minute change of heart by a couple of representatives. The Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson, had to step in. He had a ...
A significant shake-up occurred when the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board stepped down. The Trump administration blocked many Fulbright awards for the 2025-2026 academic year. This move raised eyebrows, as the board emphasized the program's merit-based selection process. The government also put 1, 200 other foreign recipients under review, which could lead to thei...
Elon Musk, the world's richest person, has been making headlines with his bold claims about cutting government spending. But how realistic are these promises? A key figure in Congress, Rep. Blake Moore of Utah, has some thoughts on the matter. Moore, who is one of the leaders of the DOGE caucus, a group focused on supporting cost-cutting efforts, has been watching M...
The Senate is facing a tough task. They have to pass a major bill by July 4th. This bill is part of Trump's agenda. But, senators have different ideas about what should be in it. Some want more cuts to spending. Others think the cuts to Medicaid and clean energy tax credits are too harsh. The Senate Majority Leader, John Thune, has a big challenge. He can only a...
The backbone of public health in the United States is under threat. Essential services that keep communities safe are being stripped away. This is not just about losing jobs; it's about losing the ability to prevent diseases, respond to outbreaks, and ensure that everyone has access to basic health services. For years, public health departments have been the unsung ...
In the world of politics, a lot happened recently. It started with a surprising moment in France. Brigitte Macron, the president's wife, was caught on camera pushing her husband, President Emmanuel Macron. This incident quickly went viral, sparking conversations about the dynamics of their relationship and the public's fascination with political families. It's a r...
A large consulting firm, Booz Allen Hamilton, is feeling the heat from President Trump's spending cuts. The company has announced it will be letting go of about 2, 500 employees. This news comes after the firm revealed that its profits for the year would be lower than expected. The cuts are part of a broader government review aimed at saving taxpayer dollars by cance...
A recent surge in government borrowing has investors on edge. This has led to a sharp drop in U. S. bond prices and a tumble in stock markets. The S&P 500 fell by 1. 6%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped by over 800 points, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq declined by 1. 4%. Investors are nervous about central banks, including the U. S. Federal Reserve, keeping inter...