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Trump stops federal funding for ‘risky’ gain-of-function research.

On Monday, President Donald Trump issued an executive order that prohibits the allocation of federal funds for research involving “dangerous” gains of function in countries like China and Iran. This move aims to prevent potentially hazardous international research that could lead to another pandemic. The order was signed in the afternoon, with a focus on […]

Mississippi’s MOGE is focused on revealing waste, particularly in HIV/AIDS funding.

Exclusive: An audit conducted by Mississippi auditor Shad White has uncovered several instances of what he calls “incredibly wasteful” spending related to state HIV/AIDS grants. This scrutiny has gained attention, especially as President Trump has faced criticism for cutting funds deemed inefficient by the government. According to White’s report, funds allocated for HIV/AIDS issues were […]

Trump’s 2026 Budget Reduces ATF Funding by $468 Million

President Donald Trump’s proposed budget for 2026 suggests a cut of $486 million to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), according to the New York Times. ABC News cited an unnamed senior White House official who indicated that an “abusive regulatory order” by the ATF against gun owners influenced this funding cut. […]

NPR CEO questioned about potential bias following Trump’s cuts to taxpayer funding.

NPR CEO Responds to Funding Cuts and Bias Accusations In a recent CBS interview, NPR’s CEO Katherine Maher addressed claims of bias in NPR news reports following President Donald Trump’s executive order that significantly reduces taxpayer funding to the outlet. This order was based on accusations that NPR and PBS disseminated “radical awakening propaganda.” “The […]

NY Attorney General Letitia James intends to take legal action against Trump’s Health and Human Services over reductions in healthcare funding.

New York Attorney General Letitia James announced on Saturday that she intends to collaborate with other Democratic attorneys general nationwide to appeal to the Trump administration’s Department of Health and Human Services regarding potential cuts to health funding. James emphasized at the National Action Network Rally in Harlem that the threats from the White House […]

I’m Concerned About Suggested Cuts to Science Funding

During a recent broadcast of “Cuomo” on News Nation, Senator Mike Khalidporos (R-FL), who chairs the Subcommittee on Space and Aviation Sciences, expressed his worries regarding proposed cuts to science funding. Earlier in the day, Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) discussed a budget plan put forward by the Trump administration, highlighting its implications for Medicaid and […]

Trump signs directive reducing funding for NPR and PBS

In a late-night move on Thursday, President Trump signed an executive order aimed at cutting funding for NPR and PBS. He stated, “Media outlets don’t have a constitutional right to taxpayer subsidies. The government can choose which subsidies to provide,” directing a stop to both direct and indirect federal funding for these public broadcasting entities. […]