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Private Philanthropy Partially Offsets Trump's Public Spending Cuts

The Trump administration's cuts to public spending are being partially offset by private philanthropy, but the scale and conditions of this funding raise concerns about long-term sustainability and donor influence.

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Berlin Culture Senator Resigns Over Deep Budget Cuts

Berlin's Senator for Culture, Joe Chialo (CDU), resigned today due to planned €130 million (12%) cuts to the 2025 cultural budget, threatening closures of prominent cultural institutions, amid wider €3 billion city-wide cuts.

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Musk's White House Press Conference Reveals Shortfalls in Spending Cuts

Elon Musk, facing a potential CEO ouster at Tesla, held an unusual press gathering in the White House Roosevelt Room, revealing that his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) achieved only $160 billion of his proposed $1 trillion in spending cuts, along with admitting to accidentally firing vit...

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Budget Cuts Hamper Israel's Firefighting Response During Major Wildfire

Israel's government cut NIS 217 million from the 2025 budget for the Israel Fire and Rescue Authority to fund haredi institutions and coalition parties, impacting fire and rescue efforts during a major fire emergency, despite prior warnings and the 2010 Carmel disaster.

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Republican Divisions Hamper Trump's Domestic Policy Bill

House Republicans are struggling to finalize President Trump's domestic policy bill due to internal disagreements over spending cuts, with proposals like a new vehicle fee and a "gold card" visa facing opposition, while Medicaid cuts remain a major point of contention.

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IRS Audit Rates, Staff Cuts, and the Rise of AI

The IRS audited less than 1% of tax returns from 2013-2021, with significant variations based on income; recent staff cuts and increased AI use risk harming audit accuracy and taxpayer service.

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9/11 First Responders Denied Healthcare Amidst Program Cuts

Due to budget cuts and staff layoffs within the World Trade Center Health Program, hundreds of 9/11 first responders are currently unable to access vital medical care, with no new applicants receiving appointments or certifications since April, raising concerns about potentially fatal consequences f...

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Berlin's Culture Senator Resigns Amidst €3 Billion Budget Cuts

Berlin's Senator for Culture, Joe Chialo, resigned due to €3 billion in planned budget cuts, including a €130 million reduction (12%) in the 2025 cultural budget, jeopardizing numerous cultural institutions and causing a crisis of confidence.

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Proposed Budget Cuts Threaten Naloxone Distribution Program

The Trump administration's proposed budget cuts threaten a $56 million naloxone distribution program, despite publicly prioritizing overdose prevention, potentially reversing recent progress in reducing overdose deaths.

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US Military Reports Slight Drop in Sexual Assault Cases, But Concerns Remain

The U.S. military reported 8,195 sexual assaults in 2024, a nearly 4% decrease from 2023, primarily due to a 13% drop in the Army; however, other branches saw increases, and the Pentagon is concerned about the impact of budget cuts on prevention programs.

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Duke University Announces Employee Buyout Program to Address Projected Federal Funding Cuts

Duke University announced a voluntary buyout program for employees to reduce costs by $350 million due to projected $500 million to $750 million in federal funding cuts, starting May 7th, offering financial incentives and healthcare coverage for a three-year separation.

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NASA's FireSense Project: Combating Wildfires with Advanced Technology

NASA's FireSense project uses controlled burns and advanced technologies, such as a spectrometer similar to one on the ISS, to study wildfires at Fort Stewart Army base, aiming to improve firefighting techniques and potentially prevent future fires, but proposed budget cuts threaten its future.

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