Trump and Maine: Lawsuit over USDA funding dismissed after funds are released
Maine and President Donald Trump have come to an understanding regarding the ongoing debate about transgender athletes participating in women’s sports. In a notable turn of events, Maine decided to drop its lawsuit against the Trump administration after the U.S. Department of Agriculture promised to restore federal funding to the state. This legal dispute began […]
Senate Republican chair criticizes Trump’s budget for military funding.
Roger Wicker, the Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, criticized President Trump’s budget proposal for 2026, arguing that it fails to adequately address military threats from nations like China and Russia. He expressed concern that the proposed spending levels would limit Trump’s military options and negotiation leverage. Wicker remarked that while Trump has successfully […]
Sean Spicer: Medication Can Be Affordable Without Taxpayer Funding
The Trump administration is stepping up its efforts regarding federal spending. Recently, it reversed Biden’s plans to extend Medicare and Medicaid coverage to include GLP-1 drugs, like tilzepatide and semaglutide. This decision is estimated to save taxpayers around $35 billion, signaling to pharmaceutical companies that Americans won’t just sign blank checks for drugs. This move […]
Trump’s budget suggests significant reductions to NIH and health funding.
On Friday, the White House shared President Trump’s budget requests for the fiscal year 2026, highlighting a significant cut—approximately 25%—in discretionary funds allocated to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). In a letter from Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) to OMB Director Russell Vought, key changes in discretionary funding proposed […]
Trump Signs Order Stopping Federal Funding for NPR and PBS
President Donald Trump has issued an executive order that puts a halt to funding for PBS and NPR, citing concerns about political bias in taxpayer-funded organizations. The order demands that the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) “cease federal funds for NPR and PBS” and prevent other public funds from going to these organizations. Specifically, it […]
House Republican queries Brown University funding following DOGE-style email.
First on FOX: A controversy surrounding “Doge-like” emails from a student at one of the leading universities in the U.S. has caught the attention of lawmakers. Rep. Troy Nehls from Texas sent a letter to Brown University on Friday, urging the institution to rethink its disciplinary measures against Alex Sie, who communicated in a style […]
Trump’s budget proposes over $1 trillion for defense while significantly reducing funding for education, foreign aid, and environmental programs.
On Friday, President Trump shared a concise overview of his 2026 budget, suggesting cuts totaling $163 billion in areas like education, foreign aid, and environmental protection. In contrast, he proposed raising defense spending to over $1 trillion. The planned $163 billion reduction in non-defense discretionary spending represents a 22.6% decrease from current amounts, according to […]
Trump instructs the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to stop funding NPR and PBS, calling them ‘outdated and unnecessary’
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Abbott threatens to cut San Marcos funding over Gaza ceasefire proposal
Texas cities could lose state funds for a Gaza ceasefire and a resolution calling for an arms embargo on Israel. Republican Gov. Greg Abbott wrote a letter to Mayor Jane Hewson, Mayor of San Marcos, warning the city council. With his letterAbbott noted that while the council was considering a resolution for a “permanent ceasefire […]
Trump terminates NPR, PBS federal funding with sweeping executive order
President Trump signed an executive order late Thursday night to end federal funding for National Public Radio (NPR) and Public Broadcasting Services (PBS). President Donald Trump will speak at the White House Crosshall during an event on “Investing in America” to be held in Washington, D.C. on April 30, 2025. Getty Images NPR and PB, […]