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Musk-Trump Feud Exposes US Dollar Weakness

Elon Musk publicly apologized to President Trump after a dispute over government spending, revealing a clash between Silicon Valley and MAGA ideologies. This conflict highlights rising US interest rates, weakening the dollar and forcing US corporations to borrow in euros, creating significant econom...

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House Passes $9.4B Bill Cutting Foreign Aid, PBS, NPR Funding

The House passed President Trump's $9.4 billion plan to cut foreign aid, PBS, and NPR funding, 214-212, despite some Republican opposition; the bill now proceeds to the Senate.

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Johnson Criticizes Federal Government, Advocates for Spending Cuts

Wisconsin GOP Senator Ron Johnson, expressing disapproval of the federal government, advocates for pre-pandemic spending levels to address the $36 trillion national debt and criticizes government overreach during the COVID-19 pandemic, calling for a "reckoning.

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UK Announces £39 Billion Housing Investment to Tackle Housing Shortage

The UK government announced a £39 billion, 10-year investment in social and affordable housing to build 1.5 million homes, aiming to address a severe shortage, particularly in London where waiting lists are at a 10-year high; however, the immediate impact on families currently homeless remains uncle...

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Dutch Businesses Potentially Overclaimed €740 Million in Covid-19 Wage Support

A study by the Central Planning Bureau (CPB) reveals that Dutch businesses may have wrongly claimed €740 million in Covid-19 wage support (NOW scheme) by overstating losses; nearly 40% of a sample overreported losses compared to their VAT declarations, averaging €8,000 each.

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UK Job Losses Exceed Predictions After Tax Increase

The UK's employment figures have fallen by 276,000 since Chancellor Rachel Reeves's tax-raising Budget, exceeding initial predictions and reaching the highest unemployment rate in almost four years; this contrasts with Reeves' claims of a 'fixed' economy and upcoming large government spending plans.

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House Votes to Rescind \$9.4 Billion in Funding for NPR, PBS, and USAID

The House voted to rescind \$9.4 billion in funding from NPR, PBS, and USAID, cutting \$535 million annually from CPB for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 and \$8.3 billion from USAID, impacting public media access and potentially leading to news deserts.

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House GOP Investigates Nashville Mayor, Monitors LA Riots Over Immigration

Rep. Andy Ogles is leading a House GOP investigation into Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell for potentially misusing taxpayer funds to support the Belonging Fund, which aids illegal immigrants; concurrently, House investigators are closely monitoring violent Los Angeles riots following ICE raids.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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House to Vote on $9.4 Billion Rescission Package Targeting NPR, PBS, and Foreign Aid

The House is set to vote Thursday on a White House plan to cancel $9.4 billion in previously approved funding, including $1.1 billion for NPR and PBS, and $8.3 billion for USAID, sparking debate among Republicans over cuts to programs like PEPFAR.

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Good Health and Well-being
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House Passes Procedural Motion for \$9.4 Billion Spending Cuts

The House passed a procedural motion for a \$9.4 billion spending cut package, aiming to reduce \$8.3 billion from USAID and over \$1 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, setting up a final vote later this week.

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UK Economy Shrinks 0.3% in April Amidst Trade Uncertainty and Tax Hikes

The UK economy contracted by 0.3% in April, exceeding forecasts, due to financial uncertainty from US tariffs and impacting business confidence, as high employer national insurance contributions negatively affect operations; the government is urged to provide certainty on tax and trade.

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£40bn Housing Investment Announced

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a nearly £40bn, 10-year investment in affordable housing, significantly increasing funding for local authorities, private developers, and housing associations, alongside allowing a 1 percentage point above inflation rent increase for social landlords.

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