She is prepared to “rein in the bureaucratic state” with Musk and Ramaswamy. The Senate recently formed a new Senate DOGE Caucus, naming Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa…
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NASA Jet Laboratory Lays Off 5 Percent of Staff
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) Jet Propulsion Laboratory laid off 325 employees this month. The lab is managed by the California Institute of Technology and specializes…
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Over 100 Legislators Request Report on Federal Abortion Funding
Their request was in the form of a letter to the Government Accountability Office. More than 100 federal legislators recently requested a report on the federal funding awarded…
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Treasury Secretary Speaks at Federal Fund Anniversary
Former President Clinton joined her for the milestone. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen celebrated the 30th anniversary of the federal fund for Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) last week.…
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Pentagon Fails Seventh Straight Audit
Department of Defense faces challenges in accounting for $824 billion budget. The Pentagon has failed to achieve a full accounting of its $824 billion budget in its seventh…
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DOE Releases Report on Sustainable Aviation Fuel Scaling Challenges
Tracks research and development projects, and highlights next steps. The Department of Energy (DOE) has released its latest report on efforts to develop sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in…
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The Role of Taxes
Recent surveys indicate that about 60 percent of Americans believe the current tax system unfairly benefits the wealthy, while only 20 percent feel that tax hikes are necessary and properly distributed. This divide reflects the larger conversation about tax fairness and government accountability.
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Two Disaster Relief Bills Introduced in the House for Hurricane Helene Recovery
The proposals are intended to expedite aid and regulatory adjustments to support storm-ravaged Southern states. Two bills have been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives to support…
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COP29 Focuses on Rich Nations Paying for Poor Nations to Reduce Carbon Emissions
Negotiations estimate up to $1.3 trillion per year needed to assist developing nations. The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) is being held in Baku, Azerbaijan…
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Paying Taxes to fund the Nation
Tax increases are always a topic of interest and concern for many U.S. citizens, as they can have a direct impact on household budgets, consumer spending, and overall economic activity. As of 2024, many Americans are wondering: Are U.S. taxes rising, and if so, what’s driving these increases?
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