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Musk-Led Body Targets US Government Spending, Faces Legal Challenges

President Trump's executive order created DOGE, an advisory body headed by Elon Musk, tasked with reducing US government jobs and spending; it faces legal challenges and accusations of conflicts of interest, but polls show public support for such cuts.

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IRS to Lay Off Thousands Amidst Trump Administration's Workforce Reduction Efforts

The IRS plans to lay off thousands of probationary workers starting next week amid the Trump administration's efforts to shrink the federal workforce, potentially affecting the processing of over 140 million tax returns expected by April 15th, and facing legal challenges from 14 states against Elon ...

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Democrats Oppose Musk's USAID Funding Cuts Amidst Terror Financing Controversy

Democratic lawmakers oppose Elon Musk's cuts to the USAID budget, citing concerns over the lack of transparency and potential impact on foreign aid, despite revelations that some USAID funds have gone to terrorist organizations, such as al-Qaeda and the Taliban.

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Trump's Federal Employee Buyout Program Allowed to Proceed

A US District Judge in Boston on Wednesday allowed President Trump's program offering buyouts to 65,000 federal employees to proceed, rejecting a lawsuit by labor unions who argued it was illegal; the judge found that the unions lacked standing to sue, but did not rule on the legality of the program...

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Billions in Taxpayer Funds Used to Support Illegal Immigration

The Biden administration spent at least $31 billion in taxpayer money from 2020-2024, channeled through FEMA and various NGOs, to house and support illegal immigrants, including $59 million for luxury hotels in NYC, contradicting FEMA's original mission.

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Trump Orders Massive Federal Workforce Cuts

President Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday mandating significant cuts to the federal workforce, requiring agencies to limit hiring to one employee for every four that leave and undertake large-scale reductions, impacting most federal agencies except for law enforcement, national security a...

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DOGE's Aggressive Approach to Federal Spending: Reform or Recklessness?

The Trump administration, under the direction of Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), is aggressively targeting waste, fraud, and abuse in federal spending, facing criticism for its methods and potential for hindering meaningful reform, despite acknowledging the substantial $236 b...

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Dutch Inheritance Tax Hike Sparks Heated Public Debate

A proposed increase in Dutch inheritance tax has ignited passionate public debate, with polls showing mixed public support; the debate highlights conflicting views on fairness, wealth inequality, and government spending priorities.

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Spain Raises Muface Healthcare Funding by 41.2%, Attracting Major Insurers

The Spanish government dramatically increased funding for the Muface healthcare program by 41.2%, prompting insurers Sanitas, Mapfre, and AXA to reconsider participation after years of absence due to previous underfunding, with a March 4th deadline for responses.

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FEMA's $80.5 Million Migrant Housing Payment Sparks Controversy, Leading to Employee Firings

FEMA disbursed $80.5 million to NYC for migrant services, including roughly $19 million for hotels, under the congressional Shelter and Services Program, distinct from disaster relief funds; this led to the firing of four FEMA employees for allegedly violating procedures.

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Appeals Court Rejects Trump Administration's Bid to Pause Federal Funding Freeze

A federal appeals court on Tuesday rejected the Trump administration's request to pause a lower court order halting a massive federal funding freeze, initiated through an OMB memo that directed agencies to pause funding for foreign aid and DEI programs and was later rescinded, but the White House sa...

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UK Tax Evasion Costs Billions, MPs Warn

A UK parliamentary report reveals that tax evasion is costing the UK £5.5 billion annually, a figure MPs believe is likely underestimated due to systemic loopholes and a lack of inter-agency collaboration to combat fraud.

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