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CNN Poll: Trump's Economic Ratings Plummet Amidst Public Discontent

A CNN poll reveals that 56% of Americans disapprove of President Trump's handling of the economy, while 51% approve of his immigration policies; his overall approval rating is 45%, and economic concerns dominate public opinion.

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UK to Cut Disability Benefits Amid Criticism

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced £3bn in cuts to disability benefits over the next three years, with further cuts expected, aiming to reform a system deemed "indefensible and unfair" while facing criticism from charities and MPs who warn of devastating impacts on vulnerable families.

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UK Welfare Reform Sparks Debate on Support for Disabled Workers

The UK government plans welfare reforms to cut the £65 billion annual sickness benefit bill, amid 9.3 million economically inactive people aged 16-64, prompting debate among Labour MPs and charities over the impact on the disabled.

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Controversial $2 Billion EPA Grant Sparks Investigation

The EPA's $2 billion grant to Power Forward Communities, a green energy initiative with ties to Stacey Abrams, is under investigation following criticism over its lack of transparency and potential conflicts of interest.

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FBI Investigation Requested for California High-Speed Rail Project

Rep. Kevin Kiley requested an FBI investigation into California's high-speed rail project, citing \$13 billion in spending without any operational stations, while the rail authority claims over 100 audits show proper accounting and progress.

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Senator Price Repays \$11,000 in Improper Expenses, Faces New Investigation

Senator Jacinta Price, responsible for reducing government waste, has repaid \$10,926.08 in improperly claimed expenses 13 times since 2024 and faces a new investigation for potential misuse of her parliamentary vehicle to attend her husband's concerts.

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UK Treasury Unit Targets Billions in Spending Cuts

The UK government's Office for Value for Money (OVfM) aims to cut £4 billion in annual departmental spending, starting with investigations into short-term accommodation costs, including those for asylum seekers (reaching £2.3 billion in 2022-23), and multi-billion pound "mega-projects".

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SSA Reinstates 100% Overpayment Recovery Policy

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is reinstating a policy to recover 100 percent of overpayments to beneficiaries starting March 27, 2025, reversing a temporary cap of 10 percent and potentially harming financially vulnerable older Americans, despite concerns it could lead to increased hardsh...

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DOGE Uncovers $645 Million in Fraudulent SBA Loans, Terminates $205 Million in Contracts

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) announced the termination of 162 federal contracts totaling $205 million, saving $90 million, alongside the discovery of over $645 million in fraudulent SBA loans issued to minors and deceased individuals in 2020-2021.

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House Approves Short-Term Funding Bill Amid Social Security Cuts and Tariff Uncertainty

The House plans a short-term government funding bill to avoid a March 14 shutdown, while the Social Security Administration faces potential benefit disruptions due to staffing cuts driven by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency; President Trump's fluctuating tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and...

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US Job Growth Slows Amidst Trump's Government Cuts

US job growth slowed to 151,000 in February 2024, as 10,000 federal jobs were cut under President Trump's administration, while the unemployment rate rose to 4.1%.

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U.S. Job Growth Rises, but Economic Uncertainty Looms

February's U.S. job growth saw a rise of 151,000 jobs, but the unemployment rate increased to 4.1 percent; uncertainty over trade policy and government spending cuts threaten future employment.

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