The Department of Energy has announced the cancellation of a $4.9 billion federal loan guarantee for the Grain Belt Express, a significant green energy project supported by the Biden administration. The Grain Belt Express was proposed as an 800-mile high-voltage direct current transmission line, intended to connect wind and solar capacity across multiple states from Kansas … [Read more...] about Trump Administration Axes $4.9B Biden Green Energy Deal
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Planned Parenthood Scores Partial Victory in Explosive Battle Over White House Funding Cuts
A federal judge in Boston has issued a ruling that partially blocks the Trump administration's efforts to reduce Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood. This decision comes in response to a lawsuit filed by the organization against the Department of Health and Human Services. U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani granted a preliminary injunction that prevents the government … [Read more...] about Planned Parenthood Scores Partial Victory in Explosive Battle Over White House Funding Cuts
House Greenlights Trump’s $9B Slash to PBS and Foreign Aid
The House has given final approval to President Donald Trump's proposal to cut approximately $9 billion in funding for public broadcasting and foreign aid. This marks the first successful rescissions request by a president to Congress in several decades. Reports indicate that the White House has suggested that this may not be the last of such requests. The House passed the … [Read more...] about House Greenlights Trump’s $9B Slash to PBS and Foreign Aid
Why Is Trump’s Budget Chief Visiting the Fed?
The Office of Management and Budget Director, Russell Vought, has revealed plans to conduct a thorough inspection of the Federal Reserve Headquarters. This follows substantial concerns regarding a controversial $2.5 billion renovation project, which has gone significantly over budget. Vought expressed his concerns not only about the Federal Reserve's interest rate policy … [Read more...] about Why Is Trump’s Budget Chief Visiting the Fed?
$9B DOGE Cuts Pass Senate, Sparks Fly as the Bill Returns to House
The United States Senate has approved a controversial package of budget cuts proposed by President Donald Trump. The legislation, which was passed by a narrow margin of 51 to 48, would reduce federal spending by approximately $9 billion. The majority of these cuts target foreign aid programs, particularly those addressing global health crises, conflict zones, and natural … [Read more...] about $9B DOGE Cuts Pass Senate, Sparks Fly as the Bill Returns to House