Jul 23 Watch 8:51 How the National Parks Service is struggling with drastic funding and staffing cuts By Stephanie Sy, Doug Adams, Laken Kincaid Summer is the height of the visitor season for the National Park Service. Last year, nearly 332 million people visited NPS sites, a record that is likely to be broken this year. That surge in visitors continues despite staff and… Continue watching
Jul 17 Study says Trump's proposed time limit for low-income housing most likely to affect working families and children By Sally Ho, Charlotte Kramon, Associated Press The study suggests a proposed two-year time limit on federal housing subsidies could affect as many as 1.4 million households in public housing and Section 8 programs. Continue reading
Jul 15 Watch 5:44 AIDS program PEPFAR may escape White House attempt to cut its budget By Lisa Desjardins, Doug Adams, Ian Couzens The White House backed off $400 million in immediate cuts it was proposing in the global fight against HIV and AIDS and potentially other high-profile health programs. It's part of the package of cuts facing the Senate over the next… Continue watching
Jul 14 Supreme Court gives greenlight for Trump to dismantle Education Department, layoff 1,400 employees By Mark Sherman, Associated Press With the three liberal justices in dissent, the court on Monday paused an order from U.S. District Judge Myong Joun in Boston, who issued a preliminary injunction reversing the layoffs and calling into question the broader plan. Continue reading
Jul 10 Watch 7:01 Federal workers union says it will continue to fight firings after Supreme Court ruling By Lisa Desjardins, Ian Couzens The Supreme Court gave the Trump administration the green light to reorganize agencies and begin the process of mass firings of federal workers. The reductions in force had been on hold for months, but tens of thousands of employees at… Continue watching
Jul 09 As Trump slashed weather agency, his appointees have ties to companies that stand to benefit from privatizing forecasts By Brian Slodysko, Michael Biesecker, Associated Press Companies poised to step into the void have ties to those tapped by President Donald Trump to run agencies that collect weather data and publish forecasts. Continue reading
Jul 08 Supreme Court clears way for Trump to downsize the federal workforce By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The justices overrode lower court orders that temporarily froze the cuts, which have been led by the Department of Government Efficiency. Continue reading
Jul 01 WATCH: Trump calls on GOP senators to support big policy bill, threatens Elon Musk over opposition By Associated Press Trump said the billionaire could lose a lot more than the electrical vehicle subsidies that would be eliminated if the measure becomes law. Continue reading
Jun 25 Watchdog warns Trump's budget bill could complicate 2026 tax filing season after IRS staffing cuts By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press The National Taxpayer Advocate report notes that the IRS historically receives more calls after significant changes in tax law, so it may need additional employees and improved digital tools to maintain its level of service if Trump's legislative package passes… Continue reading
Jun 20 In one of Africa's largest refugee camps, food rations are halved after U.S. aid cuts By Evelyne Musambi, Associated Press Funding for the U.N. World Food Program has dropped after the Trump administration paused support in March. Continue reading