Trump's Government Shutdown Strategy: Mass Firings and Democratic Pressure
Trump frames a 2025 shutdown as a tool to reshape the federal workforce with deep cuts and pressure on Democrats.
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France Reappoints Lecornu as Prime Minister to Stabilize Budget Battles
France reappoints Sébastien Lecornu as prime minister to stabilize government and push a budget amid political divides.
Federal Worker Layoffs Begin Amid Government Shutdown
The Trump administration starts substantial federal layoffs during a shutdown, signaling a shift to permanent workforce cuts and sparking debate.
Trump Struggles to Crack Tariff Piggy Bank: Tariff Windfalls Under Scrutiny
Explores how soaring tariff revenues tempt budget planners yet face legal, economic, and political hurdles.
Senate Funding Patch Rejected Again: Deadlock Deepens as Shutdown Looms
The Senate rejects a government funding patch for the tenth time, deepening the stalemate and threatening a shutdown.
Meta Slashes Metaverse Spending as Zuckerberg Shifts Focus to AI
Meta trims metaverse budget up to 30% as Zuckerberg prioritizes AI and core products over immersive virtual worlds.
France's Lecornu Survives No-Confidence Votes as Budget Battle Looms
French PM Sébastien Lecornu narrowly survives no-confidence votes, steering France through a tense budget battle amid political turmoil.
Trump's Vision for a Leaner Federal Government: Impacts and Outlook
Examines Trump's push for mass federal layoffs, its potential impacts on agencies, and the outlook for a tighter, budget-focused government.
Japan Approves Record Defense Budget Amid Rising Tensions
Japan approves a record defense budget to bolster coastal and air defenses amid rising tensions with China, North Korea, and Russia.
Trump Directs Pentagon to Guarantee Military Pay Amid Shutdown
Trump directs the Pentagon to use available funds to ensure active-duty troops are paid on Oct 15 during the government shutdown.
USDA SNAP Emergency Funds: States Face Higher Costs and Delayed Benefits
USDA memo blocks emergency SNAP funds, risking reduced benefits as states cover costs themselves.
Prime Day Bargains Under $50: 60 Smart Tech and Home Deals
Discover 60 Prime Day deals under $50 across home gadgets and smart tech, curated for value.
CDC Budget Cuts Raise Alarm Over Health Emergency Readiness
Budget cuts at the CDC raise concerns about health emergency response and staffing losses across federal, state, and local health departments.
Trump Meets Congress to Avert Government Shutdown as Deadline Looms
Trump to meet congressional leaders as the October 1 deadline nears, with a shutdown looming and healthcare debates at the center.
EU Secures €90bn Loan for Ukraine Amid Frozen Assets Setback
EU approves a €90 billion budget-backed loan to aid Ukraine after plans to tap frozen Russian assets collapsed.
Senate Rejects Pay Plan for Federal Workers as Shutdown Deepens
The Senate rejects a pay plan for some federal workers amid a prolonged government shutdown, worsening hardship for staff.
Billionaire’s $130M Donation Amid Government Shutdown Highlights Antideficiency Act
A billionaire donates $130M to aid troops during a government shutdown, spotlighting how the Antideficiency Act restricts federal funding.
U.S. Government Faces Rising Debt Service Costs: Tariffs, Rates, and Long-Term Fiscal Risk
Debt service costs rise as interest payments surge; tariffs help offset some costs but rising rates threaten the budget.
Controversy Surrounding Senate Majority Leader's Rescissions Amendment Deal
Senate Majority Leader John Thune's proposal to cut spending in certain areas of the federal budget has sparked controversy and speculation from both sides of the aisle.
Bipartisan Push to End Government Shutdown Gains Momentum
Senate negotiators push a bipartisan deal to fund government operations and extend health care tax credits amid budget stalemate.
