Women are hurting after 4 years of Biden — Congress must not let Trump’s 2017 tax cuts expire
Women benefited greatly from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Employment Act. And if the important provisions of this bill are not restored and reformed by policymakers this year, they will lose a lot. For one thing, the unemployment rate for women fell to nearly 65 years' low in 2018 following the passage of the tax […]
Academic unions plan nationwide demonstration to protest Trump NIH research cuts
The scientific community is spurring President Donald Trump's efforts to cut facilities and administrative costs for institutions when the federal government spreads funds for publicly funded research projects. A cohort of academic unions across the country is urging scientists, researchers, clinicians, academics and “allies” to protest at health and universities across the country on Wednesday. […]
Ruben Amorim takes responsibility for big job cuts at Manchester United | Manchester United
Reuben Amorim has admitted that he and the first team must be responsible for Manchester United's failures and that employees must be held accountable as a redundant soccer club. Minority owner Ir Jim Ratcliffe removes another 200 staff role at Old Trafford as part of a cost-cutting exercise to address years of economic mismanagement and […]
Education expert questions Democrats’ outrage over DoE cuts: Where was their concern before?
Walter Blanks Jr., spokesperson for the American Federation for Children, joins ‘America Reports’ to discuss Democratic backlash … source
ISAIAH HANKEL: NIH And NSF Cuts Strike Major Blow To Academic Elites
The bureaucratic bloat of federal research funding is finally facing long-term extended calculations, particularly due to indirect academic research funding. The National Science Foundation (NSF) is preparing for a massive miniaturization, with reports showing layoffs up to half of the staff and potential budget cuts from $9 billion to $3 billion. At the same time, […]
Planned Parenthood appears to scrub Instagram as fears of DOGE cuts loom
Planned Parenthood attracted internet attention on Thursday after all posts on Instagram were removed within hours of health and human services (HHS) secretary RFK Jr. The organization clearly nodded to the move, posting its eyes on the black background of its Instagram story without explanation. On Friday, Planned Parenthood posted another story, an animated GIF […]
Defense officials prep lists of military cuts ahead of DOGE arrival
Pentagon officials are offering a list of possible cuts in preparation for a major overhaul of the Department of Defense due to new government efficiency. Members of Doge, led by Elon Musk, are expected to arrive at DOD as soon as possible to tackle a budget of over $800 billion. Reported by the Wall Street […]
Agriculture Dept. announces millions in cuts including $230K for ‘Brazilian forest and gender consultant’
Agriculture Secretary Brook Rollins announced on Friday that nearly 80 contracts have ended, including Brazilian Forest and Gender Consultants and Central America's Gender Assessment Consultants. Rollins said the 78 active contracts under the Biden administration totaled more than $132 million, and more than 1,000 contracts are still under review due to potential termination. The findings […]
Jamie Dimon’s rant, Trump’s tariffs and DOGE cuts
Treasury Secretary Scott Becent discusses President Donald Trump signs mutual tariff plans and Vice President JD Vance threatens sanctions, threatens potential economic partnership agreements with Ukraine and government spending waste . – Notch makes profits every week despite mixing Friday trading – Treasury Secretary Scott Bescent defends tariffs after dealing with Zelensky's moves in Ukraine […]
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire reveals stake in Constellation Brands, cuts stakes Citi, BofA
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway said on Friday it revealed new investments in the constellation brand of alcoholic beverage producers, reducing Citigroup and Bank of America's holdings. In a regulatory filing, Berkshire said it ended 2024 with 5.62 million shares worth $1.24 billion. Citigroup's shares fell 74% to 14.6 million shares, cutting its second-largest common stock […]