Harvard Kennedy School employees dismissed following significant reductions in federal funding.
Harvard Kennedy School to Lay Off Staff Due to Funding Cuts The Harvard Kennedy School is set to lay off staff on Wednesday following cuts to federal funding and potential increases in donation taxes, as revealed in an email from the school’s dean. While not specifically naming the Trump administration, Dean Jeremy M. Weinstein communicated […]
Republican senator proposes legislation to cut funding for anti-American governments
Senator Blackburn Pushes for Accountability in Foreign Aid Senator Marsha Blackburn from Tennessee is spearheading an initiative aimed at ensuring that taxpayer money is used effectively for American interests. She is set to introduce the UN Voting Accountability Act on Thursday. This legislation would prevent taxpayer dollars from going to countries that oppose the U.S. […]
Court Grants South Carolina Permission to Cut Funding for Planned Parenthood
Supreme Court Decision on South Carolina’s Medicaid Funding The Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that South Carolina can halt Medicaid funding for a Planned Parenthood clinic in the state. This ruling followed an executive order by Governor Henry McMaster (R) in 2018 aimed at removing the organization from the Medicaid program, alleging violations of federal […]
Poll: Parents Agree—Trade Schools Should Receive Funding Like Harvard
Parents Advocate for Changes in Education Funding American parents are increasingly voicing strong support for significant adjustments in education funding. A recent national survey indicates that there’s a desire to reallocate federal funds from prestigious universities to skilled trade programs. This has been something Donald Trump has championed for quite some time. The survey conducted […]
House Republicans approve initial funding bill for fiscal year 2026
House Republicans Approve Financial Bill for Fiscal Year 2026 On Wednesday, House Republicans moved forward with the first financial bill for fiscal year 2026, allocating over $450 billion for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), military construction, and various programs. The vote, which leaned heavily along party lines, saw only two Democrats—Jared Golden from Maine […]
Democratic states file a lawsuit against the Trump administration for funding reductions.
Lawsuit Filed by States Over Federal Funding Cuts A coalition of 21 democracy-focused groups filed a lawsuit on Tuesday, claiming that federal agencies have misaligned their objectives in a way that leads to arbitrary cuts in subsidies. The plaintiffs—New York, Illinois, and California—accuse these agencies of engaging in a “slash and burn campaign” aimed at […]
Judge Appointed by Biden Requires Trump to Continue Funding EV Chargers
A federal judge ruled on Tuesday that the Trump administration had unlawfully withheld billions in funding for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure from 14 states. U.S. District Judge Tanarin issued a partial temporary injunction aimed at releasing funds for the development of EV chargers. This came in response to an announcement by President Trump’s Department […]
Trump attends NATO Summit, offering strong compliments as allies agree on new funding and other major updates.
Good morning, welcome to Fox News First, the morning newsletter. Here’s what you need to know to kickstart your day… Top 3 1. Trump attends the NATO summit with enthusiastic remarks. 2. Hegseth reports that the FBI is looking into leaks related to intelligence reports concerning Iran’s actions. 3. Cuomo has confirmed his participation in […]
House Republicans move forward with funding bill for Homeland Security in 2026
House Republicans Propose FY26 Funding Bill for Immigration Enforcement House Republicans have introduced a funding plan for fiscal year 2026 aimed at bolstering immigration enforcement efforts. The House Budget Committee, led by the GOP, passed the bill on Tuesday evening, following discussions to amend the text. The bill allocates roughly $66 billion for the 2026 […]
Senate referee seems receptive to updated Republican plan to reduce federal food aid funding.
A spokesperson for the Senate Agriculture Committee indicated that Senator Elizabeth McDonough seems receptive to a revised Republican proposal regarding food aid costs to states, after previously rejecting the initial draft over the weekend. The current Senate Republican plan suggests that, for the first time, a significant portion of benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance […]