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Trump Announces Potential 65% EPA Budget Cuts

President Trump announced potential 65% cuts to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s budget, prompting concern from employees and environmental groups, despite a White House clarification that it may not be a staff reduction; all federal agencies must submit workforce reduction plans by March...

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Trump Administration to Slash \$60 Billion in USAID Foreign Aid

The Trump administration plans to eliminate nearly 15,000 USAID grants totaling \$60 billion, representing about 90% of foreign aid contracts, after a State Department spending review, citing waste and inefficiency.

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Foreign Aid Cuts: Global Impact and Alternative Funding Strategies

Facing reduced foreign aid budgets, Western governments such as the US (with a USAID stop-work order), the Netherlands (30% reduction), Belgium (25%), France (37%), and the UK (40%) are prioritizing defense and domestic spending, raising concerns about global stability and economic growth.

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BOP Leadership Crisis Exacerbates Staffing Shortages

The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) is in crisis due to leadership changes, the elimination of retention bonuses, and severe staffing shortages, resulting in operational challenges and safety concerns across its facilities.

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National Park Service Staff Cuts Result in Reduced Services and Visitor Impacts

The Trump administration's firing of 1000 National Park Service employees has led to reduced services, longer wait times, and closures at numerous national parks, exacerbating pre-existing staffing shortages and raising concerns about park maintenance and visitor safety.

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Life on Land
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Spanish Debt Plan Faces Backlash from Coalition Partners

The Spanish government's plan to assume €83 billion in regional debt faces immediate opposition from coalition partners Junts and Compromís, who deem the allocated funds insufficient and politically motivated, highlighting inequities within Spain's regional financing system.

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Trump-Musk Cost-Cutting Measures Result in 100,000 Federal Layoffs

A new memo from President Trump and Elon Musk mandates US agencies to submit staff reduction plans by March 13, 2025, resulting in the layoff of approximately 100,000 federal employees and plans for deeper cuts across various agencies, aiming to reduce the budget from $6.7 trillion to $1 trillion.

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UK Budget Tax Changes Threaten 160,000 Retail Jobs

Up to 160,000 part-time retail jobs in the UK could be lost over the next three years due to tax changes announced in the Budget, impacting young people and parents disproportionately, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC), which also warned of increased shop closures.

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White House Orders Mass Layoffs Across US Federal Agencies

The White House ordered all US federal agencies to prepare for mass layoffs by March 13th, eliminating unnecessary positions, except for specific agencies; over 75,000 employees already left under a separate program, and this directive is part of a broader effort to reduce the federal workforce.

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Trump Signals Potential 65% EPA Staff Cuts

President Trump announced potential 65% staff cuts at the EPA, citing inefficiency; this follows a broader administration push to reduce the federal government's size and spending, with the Department of Governmental Efficiency (DOGE) leading the charge.

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Climate Action
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Western Negev Recovery Plan Faces Steep Budget Cuts

Following the October 7th attacks, a NIS 19 billion recovery plan for the Western Negev faces significant cuts, dropping to potentially NIS 14 billion by 2028 due to internal reallocations and across-the-board government budget cuts, despite initial commitments.

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USAID Lays Off 1,600, Places Remaining Staff on Leave After Trump's Foreign Aid Freeze

Following President Trump's executive order freezing foreign aid, the USAID announced the layoff of 1,600 US-based employees and placed almost all remaining staff on administrative leave, impacting its $42.8 billion budget and causing shock among international NGOs.

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