Health May 31 Trump administration’s deep cuts to public health leave system reeling By Laura Ungar, Michelle R. Smith, Associated Press
Nation Mar 24 Watch 7:36 How Trump’s funding freeze is affecting American farmers Since taking office in January, the Trump administration has moved to cancel or freeze trillions in federal funding. That includes billions in funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. William Brangham reports on how the funding freeze is affecting farmers. By William Brangham, Sam Weber
Economy Feb 26 Watch 8:36 ‘A lot of bloat’: Rep. Arrington defends GOP budget plan that slashes spending, cuts taxes When the House passed the Republican budget Tuesday night, it was an important step towards funding President Trump’s agenda. Their bill includes tax cuts totaling $4.5 trillion, spending cuts amounting to $1.5 to $2 trillion and about $3 trillion added… By Amna Nawaz, Stephanie Kotuby, Murrey Jacobson, Alexa Gold
Politics Feb 12 As Musk hammers the government, Republicans stir with quiet objections While Democrats have been speaking out against President Donald Trump's federal cuts, Republicans are just beginning to stir. By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking, Associated Press
Politics Feb 10 Judge says Trump hasn’t fully followed his order to unfreeze federal spending A federal judge has found the Trump administration hasn’t fully followed his order to unfreeze federal spending and has ordered the White House to release all money. By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press
Feb 07 Watch 8:19 Courts and Congress struggle to keep up with Trump as he reshapes American government By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura Courts and Congress are struggling to keep up with the breakneck pace as the Trump administration dramatically reshapes the American government, national politics and international order. The president promised more cuts and further political payback, even as the courts stepped… Continue watching
Jan 28 Watch 6:36 Medical experts concerned USAID spending cuts could impact global health programs By Geoff Bennett, Jackson Hudgins The uncertainty around the Trump Administration's sweeping funding freeze is also alarming many in the world of global health since it could affect key programs overseen by USAID. Geoff Bennett discussed the potential impact with Dr. Atul Gawande. Continue watching
Jan 18 The federal debt tops $34 trillion and some in Congress want a commission to find ways to tackle it By Kevin Freking, Associated Press A bill to create a bipartisan commission that would tackle the nation's soaring debt and make policy recommendations to Congress has won approval from a House committee. House Republicans are making the bill a priority. Continue reading
Nov 10 New Speaker Mike Johnson grasps for a funding plan with a government shutdown looming By Stephen Groves, Kevin Freking, Associated Press New House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing his first big test as he tries to win House Republican support for a short-term funding plan to avert a government shutdown. The task looks increasingly difficult. Continue reading
Aug 22 Some states reject federal money to find and replace millions of dangerous lead pipes By Michael Phillis, Associated Press Experts say some states and communities may be hesitant to take out loans to search for lead pipes. Activists say declining the money could mean failing to address an important public health issue. Continue reading