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Federal Air Marshals Reassigned to ICE Deportation Flights Amidst Security Concerns

The Trump administration has reassigned approximately 200 Federal Air Marshals to guard ICE deportation flights, prompting concerns about national security and potential contractual fraud involving private contractor GEO Group; this unprecedented move follows a significant increase in deportation fl...

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US Treasury to Borrow \$1.007 Trillion in Q3, Revises Estimate Upward

The U.S. Treasury announced a revised borrowing estimate of \$1.007 trillion for the third quarter of 2024, a \$453 billion increase from its April projection, primarily due to a depleted cash balance following the debt ceiling crisis and increased spending from President Trump's bill, pushing the d...

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White House Releases $5.5 Billion in Frozen Education Funds

The White House released $5.5 billion in frozen education funds to US states after the Trump administration abruptly withheld them, citing concerns about misuse, triggering bipartisan criticism and prompting a reversal.

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Trump Administration Releases $6 Billion in Frozen Education Funds

The Trump administration released $6 billion in frozen education funds for adult literacy, English language instruction, and other programs after facing lawsuits and bipartisan pressure from Congress, averting potential cuts to vital educational services across the nation.

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Canada to Cut 57,000 Public Sector Jobs by 2028

The Canadian government plans to cut 57,000 public sector jobs by 2028, impacting services nationwide and disproportionately affecting younger workers, to offset increased military spending and tax cuts, according to a new report by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives.

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Australia to pay Chevron millions for Barrow Island oil well cleanup

The Australian government may pay Chevron hundreds of millions of dollars for Barrow Island oil well cleanup, while WA faces a $129 million bill for offshore reserve remediation, despite Chevron's $1 billion royalty payment; a 1980s agreement mandates this cost-sharing.

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Federal Buyout Program Costs Billions, Sparks Controversy

The federal government is paying over 154,000 employees, or 6% of its civilian workforce, not to work until September 30th under a deferred resignation program, incurring billions in costs and facing legal challenges.

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Tesla Diner Protests: Demonstrators Target Musk Amidst Financial Downturn

Protests against Elon Musk's Tesla and his new Hollywood diner escalated this weekend, with approximately 75 demonstrators citing Musk's role in government spending cuts and Tesla's recent financial downturn, which saw a 12% overall revenue decrease and significant drops in Model Y and 3 sales (12%)...

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Trump Administration Unfreezes \$7 Billion in Frozen Public School Funding

The Trump administration released nearly \$7 billion in frozen public school funding after a month-long delay that disrupted summer programs and school preparations; the funds support K-12 programs, teacher training, and initiatives serving low-income students.

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Venmo Payments Now Accepted to Reduce US National Debt

The US Treasury added Venmo as a payment option for citizens to contribute towards reducing the national debt, which has ballooned from \$10.28 trillion in 2001 to \$36.72 trillion in 2024, despite approximately \$67.3 million in voluntary contributions since 1996.

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Thuringia Sees Six-Fold Surge in Business Investment Applications

Thuringian businesses applied for nearly €200 million in government grants for investments in the first half of 2025—a six-fold increase compared to the same period in 2024, signaling renewed confidence and a potential economic recovery.

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Australia's Budget Conundrum: Balancing Productivity and Debt

Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers faces the challenge of boosting economic productivity while simultaneously controlling government debt, necessitating finding additional tax revenue and reducing spending, potentially through regulatory reform and addressing wasteful spending.

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