New York Liberty announce initial cuts from training camp roster
The New York Liberty, like many teams in the league, has started to trim their rosters. On Saturday, they announced the release of forward Caitlin Davis during the first training camp. Kaitlyn Davis, selected by the Liberty in 2024, has been removed from the team’s training camp roster. Drafted with the 35th pick in 2024, […]
Staff warn that large resignations at the labor department pose risks to workers both in the US and abroad, with further cuts anticipated | Trump administration
Insiders are expressing alarm over the “devastating” exit of thousands from the U.S. Department of Labor, suggesting it poses serious risks to “all core aspects of working life.” Many fear that the current administration is poised to further diminish the agency’s efforts. Federal agencies have reportedly seen a reduction of around 20% in their workforce, […]
United Airlines cuts many daily flights at Newark Airport due to delays and FAA staff shortages.
There’s some serious turbulence on the ground right now. On Friday, United Airlines announced it would be cutting back 35 round-trip flights each day at Newark Liberty International Airport, pointing to ongoing technological challenges and staffing shortages at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This situation has led to some staggering delays—over five days in some […]
United Airlines cuts many daily flights at Newark Airport due to delays and FAA staff walkouts
The turbulence originates from the ground. On Friday, United Airlines announced a reduction of 35 round-trip flights each day at Newark Liberty International Airport. They attributed this decision to technological issues and staffing challenges at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Consequently, some flights, such as one from Boston, have been significantly delayed for over five […]
Biden’s HHS secretary criticizes Trump’s NIH budget cuts: ‘It’s a destruction plan’
Former Health and Human Services Director Xavier Becerra criticized the Trump administration’s recently unveiled “Skinny Budget,” labeling it more of a “demolition plan” than a true budget proposal. In this proposal, President Trump suggested cutting $33.3 billion, which amounts to a 26.2% reduction of HHS’s discretionary budget. These cuts would affect various areas, including a […]
Trump cuts 23,000 government jobs, Elon Musk’s DOGE — the largest reduction since Reagan.
In April, the number of U.S. government employees declined for the fourth straight month, with a decrease of about 8,500 non-fatal jobs. This downsizing seems to align with the goals of President Trump and advisor Elon Musk, who are both focused on significantly reducing the federal workforce. According to a recent non-farm payroll report from […]
“Giving Up Is Not an Option”: Scott Jennings Urges Republicans to Finally Approve Trump’s Tax Cuts
On Thursday, Republican strategist Scott Jennings emphasized that the GOP needs to push through a tax cut for President Donald Trump, arguing that it represents not just sound policy but also a clear distinction from Democrats. Currently, Congressional Republicans are working on a budget settlement that would make the tax cut Trump enacted in 2017 […]
GOP Medicaid debate intensifies as Republicans search for cuts
House Republicans will need to immediately decide whether to touch the political stove by trying to scale back Medicaid benefits, under the gun to get specific about how to offset President Trump’s domestic policy agenda. Medicaid is at the heart of the GOP plan to pass “big beautiful bills” and create budget space to extend […]
Trump cuts to public transit will hurt working families
I came from Motor City, where our community has been denied access to reliable public mass transport for decades. Residents told me the story of our railway tracks being paved as the automobile company demolished the public tram system after its acquisition. Detroit suburbs resisted the expansion of public transport as a way to enforce […]
Transportation Secretary Warns States May Face Infrastructure Funding Cuts Due to Immigration and DEI Issues!
Transport Secretary Shawn Duffy cautioned the state on Thursday that they risk losing federal financing for roads, bridges, and various infrastructure initiatives if they persist in endorsing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. Such initiatives interfere with President Trump’s immigration enforcement strategies or oppose other directives issued by the administration. “Federal grants come with a […]