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Benefits for senior UN staff being examined as they avoid current budget cuts

Benefits for senior UN staff being examined as they avoid current budget cuts

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has initiated a budget cut across the UN in preparation for the 2026 budget review. This move is part of a larger reform agenda known as the UN80 initiative. Guterres previously flagged concerns about diminishing US funding, highlighting that such cuts could negatively impact global health, safety, and prosperity. The US, being […]

Thom Tillis Opposes Trump’s Bill Due to Medicaid Cuts: ‘I Cannot Support It’

Thom Tillis Opposes Trump’s Bill Due to Medicaid Cuts: ‘I Cannot Support It’

Senator Tom Tillis’ Stance on Trump’s Proposed Bill Senator Tom Tillis (R-NC) has announced his intention to oppose President Donald Trump’s broader legislative initiative, expressing concerns that it could severely impact Medicaid funding in North Carolina. “My priority is always to secure the best for North Carolina,” he stated in a message shared on X. […]

Revised Senate bill cuts wind and solar benefits and introduces a new tax

Revised Senate bill cuts wind and solar benefits and introduces a new tax

A revised draft of the Senate Megaville legislation is set to decrease tax incentives for wind and solar energy while introducing new taxes on upcoming wind and solar projects. The initial draft, which Senate Republicans presented earlier this month, proposed cuts to credits for projects that didn’t commence construction by a specific date. However, the […]

Senate Republicans are concealing disgraceful cuts to veterans’ SNAP assistance.

Senate Republicans are concealing disgraceful cuts to veterans' SNAP assistance.

Congress seems to be pushing through budget contracts that could really harm millions of low-income earners nationwide. It’s concerning that many people, including some lawmakers, might not fully grasp the extent of the damage. The recent Budget Adjustment Bill from both the House and the Senate contains provisions that undermine the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program […]

Senate referee disapproves important Medicaid cuts in Trump’s significant legislation

Senate referee disapproves important Medicaid cuts in Trump's significant legislation

Senator Elizabeth McDonough has turned down a significant clause concerning Medicaid in the Senate GOP proposal. The Senate’s official ruled against a plan aimed at limiting the state’s ability to use healthcare provider taxes to attract additional federal Medicaid funds. This initiative was supposed to save hundreds of billions to help cover the costs linked […]

Trump’s budget director receives criticism from both parties in Senate over DOGE cuts

Trump's budget director receives criticism from both parties in Senate over DOGE cuts

White House Budget Chief Faces Opposition Over Proposed Cuts The White House budget director, Flussel, encountered pushback from both political parties on Wednesday as he urged senators to approve approximately $9 billion in cuts to foreign aid and public broadcasting funds. Flussel testified before the Senate Appropriations Committee to support a special request from the […]

Over 30 celebrities speak out against cuts to SNAP and Medicaid in GOP bill

More than 30 celebrities come out against SNAP, Medicaid cuts in GOP megabill

Over 20 individuals from the entertainment sector sent an open letter to lawmakers on Wednesday, asking them to reject significant cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicaid proposed in the GOP’s “big and beautiful” spending bill. This open letter, shared by Feeding America, was signed by 31 individuals, including prominent Hollywood figures […]

Microsoft is set to make additional job cuts in the Xbox division next week

Microsoft is set to make additional job cuts in the Xbox division next week

Microsoft Plans Job Cuts in Xbox Division Microsoft is set to initiate further job cuts within its Xbox division as part of an ongoing restructuring of the tech giant. Reports suggest that significant layoffs could occur in the coming week, according to sources familiar with the situation. This marks the fourth time Microsoft has downsized […]