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Back to SearchWhat cuts to global air monitoring could mean for the U.S. — and other countries
The U.S. State Department said it would stop publishing global air pollution data as part of attempts to shrink federal spending. The program set a w…
1 year ago
Trump gives automakers a tariff break
President Trump says U.S. automakers will get a one-month break on steep tariffs for Canadian and Mexican goods.
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A recap of President Trump's Tuesday night address to Congress
In his address to a joint session of Congress, President Trump talked about his work to secure the border, slash the size of the government, and his …
1 year ago
Poll: Majorities say state of the union is not strong, & Trump is rushing change
Majorities say the state of the union is not strong, that the country is headed in the wrong direction and President Trump is rushing to make changes…
1 year ago
Farmers will be hit hard by the dismantling of USAID
A pause on the release of $2 billion in foreign aid could affect the government's longest-running permanent program for international food assistance…
1 year ago
Can the president override Congress on spending? It depends on 'impoundment'
Can the president spend less money than congress directed be spent? It comes down to a legal question around what's known as impoundment.
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How the White House's war on DEI is changing the Defense Department
White House's efforts to target the so-called "woke" military is impacting long-standing relationships and practices at the Defense Department, inclu…
1 year ago
Republicans' love/hate relationship with the Education Department
The fight over the U.S. Department of Education has begun, but the battle lines are a little blurry.
President Trump says he wants to close the depart…
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'You can't interpret silence to be a resignation:' email stokes confusion
Federal employees were told they have until the end of Monday to detail what they accomplished last week or face firing. Some bosses said to hold on …
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Elon Musk's role in government raises conflict-of-interest issues
Elon Musk is working to slash federal spending while also promoting his business ventures. Experts in government ethics are worried he's acting in hi…
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