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Germany's Public Finance Deficit Rises to €104.4 Billion in 2024

Germany's public finance deficit rose to €104.4 billion in 2024, up from €91.7 billion in 2023, primarily due to increased social spending and military procurement, impacting municipalities and the federal government despite a reduction in the federal deficit.

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Musk to Leave Trump Administration After Failed Wisconsin Election Bid

Elon Musk will soon leave his role as a special government employee advising President Trump, focusing on cost-cutting measures within the US government. His departure follows disappointing Tesla results and unsuccessful attempts to influence the Wisconsin Supreme Court election.

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Dutch Public Broadcasting System Facing Major Restructuring and Budget Cuts

Dutch Media Minister Eppo Bruins is restructuring the public broadcasting system, reducing the number of organizations from 11 to 4-5, eliminating the 100,000-member requirement, and cutting €156 million from the budget, resulting in unavoidable program cuts; the plan awaits final cabinet approval o...

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High Costs Raise Concerns for Australia's New Support at Home Program

Australia's new Support at Home aged care program, effective July 1st, features high costs; self-funded retirees may pay almost $19,000 annually for less than an hour of daily care, while the government contributes $19,500, prompting concerns about affordability and the program's overall value.

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US Treasury's Critical Funds Depletion Risks National Debt Default

The US Treasury's \$280 billion remaining balance, following a record \$286 billion drawdown in March, necessitates immediate action to avert a potential national debt default, given the looming debt ceiling and insufficient funds for crucial programs.

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Over \$150,000 in Taxpayer Funds Spent on Noem's Political Travel

Former South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem's office spent over \$150,000 in taxpayer money on personal and political travel, including trips to Florida and Paris, sparking outrage and raising questions about ethics and transparency in government spending.

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CNN Special Examines Conservative Movement's "War on Government

CNN's "The War on Government: A Fareed Zakaria Special," premiering April 6th, examines the conservative movement's decades-long fight to reduce government, focusing on the Trump administration's radical cuts and potential resistance.

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BlackBerry Stock Drops Despite Strong Earnings on Tariff, Spending Cut Concerns

BlackBerry's stock fell 17.7 percent Wednesday despite exceeding fourth-quarter earnings expectations due to concerns about the impact of potential US tariffs and government spending cuts on its automotive software (QNX) and secure communications businesses; the company lowered its QNX revenue forec...

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NSW Train Project Faces Three-Year Delay

The NSW government's new $2.29 billion passenger train fleet, originally slated for January 2023, is now expected to be at least three years late, with the first train not entering service until at least December 2024 due to testing and regulatory approvals.

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Flawed Modelling, Ignored Warnings Led to $589 Million Loss on Cancelled Commonwealth Games

A final report reveals the Victorian government's hasty decision to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, based on flawed cost modelling and ignored warnings, resulted in a $589 million taxpayer loss after its cancellation. Four ministers are implicated.

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Trump's Southern Border Military Operation Costs Exceed $300 Million

The Trump administration's military operation at the US southern border cost $328 million by March 12th, including troop deployments, facility expansions, and deportation flights; projected annual costs could exceed $2 billion, diverting funds from other national security priorities despite low ille...

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Trump Administration Plans Massive Federal Staff Cuts

An internal Trump administration memo reveals plans for massive government-wide staff cuts, including a 30 percent reduction at the Treasury, a 50 percent cut at HUD, and significant reductions at other agencies, leading to projected savings of billions but also concerns about service disruptions an...

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