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Israeli Ministry of Finance Estimates 700,000 NIS in State Benefits for Haredi Men Under 46

The Israeli Ministry of Finance estimates that state benefits for Haredi men under 46 reach 700,000 NIS, including religious study stipends, daycare subsidies, and National Insurance discounts; this figure, presented during a Knesset discussion on sanctions for draft evasion, was contested by Haredi...

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Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration's Anti-DEI Directives

US District Judge Adam Abelson issued a nationwide preliminary injunction against Trump administration directives targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, finding them likely unconstitutional due to vague language and free speech concerns, halting efforts to cancel related grants a...

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Gender Equality
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Senate Democrats Oppose Elon Musk's Federal Spending Cuts

Senate Democrats criticize Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) for its methods of cutting wasteful federal spending, citing concerns over disruption and the loss of essential personnel, while suggesting alternative areas for cuts such as prescription drug costs.

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Schools Misspent $200 Billion in COVID-Relief Funds

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) revealed that schools misspent nearly $200 billion in COVID-relief funds on items like Las Vegas hotel rooms and an MLB stadium rental, prompting outrage and calls for increased accountability.

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Quality Education
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Trump Administration's Claimed Savings Shrink to $2 Billion Upon Review

The Trump administration's online tracker boasts $55 billion in savings from government efficiency, but NPR's analysis reveals only about $2 billion in verified savings, primarily from agency cuts, exposing discrepancies and raising concerns about transparency.

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DOGE's $55 Billion in Claimed Contract Savings: A Closer Look

Elon Musk's DOGE claimed $55 billion in savings from canceled contracts, but CNN found that two-thirds of the claimed savings came from using maximum potential spending on indefinite delivery contracts, rather than actual spending, with one contract mistakenly listed as $8 billion instead of $8 mill...

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Trump's Spending Cuts and Musk's Role Spark Divided Public Opinion

President Trump's first month back in office, marked by aggressive government spending cuts under Elon Musk's leadership of the new Department of Government Efficiency, has yielded mixed public reactions, with a CNN poll showing 47% approval and 54% disapproval of Musk's role, mirroring the divided ...

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EPA Criticizes $2 Billion Climate Grant to Abrams-Linked Group

The Biden administration granted $2 billion to Power Forward Communities, a climate group linked to Stacey Abrams, prompting criticism from the EPA for its rapid disbursement and potential conflicts of interest; $20 billion was given to eight entities with minimal oversight.

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Climate Action
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Musk Wields Chainsaw at CPAC, Accuses Democrats of Treason

At the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), Elon Musk, wielding a chainsaw gifted by Argentinian President Milei, announced plans to audit the Federal Reserve, accused Democrats of "treason" for immigration policies, and detailed his cost-cutting measures within the US federal government...

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Trump Backs $5,000 Taxpayer Checks from Musk's Spending Cuts

President Trump endorses a plan to distribute $5,000 checks to taxpayers from savings generated by Elon Musk's government spending cuts, though budget experts express skepticism about the feasibility of the proposal and potential inflationary risks.

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DOGE's Misleading Claim of \$500,000 in Savings from Lease Terminations

DOGE announced over \$500,000 in savings from ending government leases; however, a significant portion of these savings stems from the automatic termination of former President Jimmy Carter's office lease upon his death, not DOGE's actions.

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Trump Blames Biden for Resurgent Inflation Amid Economists' Disagreement

Former President Trump blamed President Biden for renewed inflation in a recent Fox News interview, citing January's price increases driven by fuel and egg costs; however, economists disagree on the causes of inflation, with some citing government spending and others highlighting supply chain issues...

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