‘The Daily Show host’ Jon Stewart cuts hand in DOGE rant
“The Daily Show” host Jon Stewart was injured in his hard-flingering rant on the Trump administration's government efficiency (DOGE) after failing to chase Big Pharma on the show Monday night. Stewart gave credit to President Donald Trump for trying to make the federal government more efficient in his opening monologue, but the recent federal worker […]
Trump budget bill with trillions in tax cuts survives House vote
The House of Representatives will adopt a resolution and will ultimately become a massive trillion dollar bill filled with President Donald Trump's border, defense, energy and tax priorities. It was a big victory for House GOP leaders, with the resolution being passed between 217 and 215 votes. All Democrats, along with Republican Rep. Thomas Massey […]
Trump's AI safety cuts
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Bank of Korea cuts rates to lowest since August 2022 to boost sluggish growth – CNBC
People pass the Korean Exchange (KRX) building in Seoul, South Korea on December 9th, 2024. Daniel Chen | Anadoru | Getty Images South Korea Central bank reduction rate Since August 2022, 25 basis points have been at its lowest since Tuesday, striving to stimulate a slower economy. The Bank of Korea trimmed for the third […]
Exclusive: Speaker Johnson will work to ‘codify’ DOGE cuts despite hesitant Republicans
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) told Blaze News in an exclusive interview Monday. Doge continues to make headlines, but some moderate Republicans signal Concerns about measures that masks have suffered a federal corruption overhaul. Nevertheless, Johnson reaffirms his support for masks and says it's his responsibility to “codify” Doge's orders in Congress. “I have to codify […]
DOGE cuts to fed workforce akin to pastor’s warning of Holocaust, delegate says
Under hearing “Emergency” panel Addressing the effects of doges on Virginia's workforce, lawmakers evoked famous Holocaust-related quotes from reformed German clergymen who once identified with the Nazi Party. Virginia representative Joshua Cole claimed at Richmond's hearing Friday that his members were in the state's most concentrated congressional district. The call, representing Fredericksburg, is D-Va from […]
Crowds infuriated by DOGE cuts, Medicaid fears protest House lawmakers’ district offices
Some House Republicans felt hot back home this past week after progressive groups urged Americans to protest the GOP's handling of government spending. At least six lawmakers saw the protests in district offices as they spent time with constituents during a break to mark last week's President's Day. Several others were faced at City Hall […]
Arguments from the Left Against Spending Cuts ‘Pretty Darn Crazy’
In this week's edition of Fox News Sunday, Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) criticized the left-wing debate over efforts to curb the Trump administration's spending. Ohio Republicans cite examples of media efforts to highlight cuts in national parks, calling it “pretty crazy.” “But Americans say, 'Yes, I need to know what's going on with taxes. No, […]
ASB cuts some home loan rates, shaving one down just below 5% – New Zealand Herald
“Today's downturn in fixed interest rates appeals to a wide range of kiwis. The sub-5 mortgage rate offers a strong medium-term option for those who increase certainty,” says Adam Boyd, executive general manager of ASB. Ta. ASB's two-year rate match match step was a rival step I took last week. Last week, ANZ led the […]
DOGE cuts pose potential liability for GOP in Virginia elections
The cuts in federal workforce under President Trump have led to Royle Virginia off the ground this November as Democrats try to make them politically responsible in the fight for control of the governor's mansion and House of Representatives. It threatens the 2019 election. Virginia has approximately 145,000 federal employees and a large government contractor. […]