L.A. programs that help drug users await fate during Trump era
Samson Tafolo’s final count read 119. For 45 minutes he wrapped a wagon filled with mini water bottles, hemp cigarettes and other hygiene products around the skidrow and handed out supplies to maintain a tally of everyone he served on his usual route. Tafolo and other leaders of the Sidewalk Project are headquartered several blocks […]
Trump to rehouse student loans, other programs amid push to close Education Department • Tennessee Lookout
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump said Friday that U.S. Small Business Administrators will handle the aging Education Department’s student loan portfolio, and that the Department of Health and Human Services will handle special education services and nutrition programs. An announcement posed countless logistics questions to carry out these permission transfers came the following day Trump […]
VA Ends Programs Offering Tax-Funded ‘Gender-Affirming Prosthetics’ To Veterans
The Veterans Affairs Bureau (VA) has ended its policy of handing out “gender-affirming prosthetics,” cross-sex hormones and other things called “care” at taxpayer costs. The agency said Monday press release The change follows President Donald Trump’s first day executive order, which allows only “two genders, men and women” in U.S. government policies. Federal regulations already […]
Tennessee students, farmers bear impact of USDA cuts to local food programs for schools, food banks • Tennessee Lookout
Tennessee students have less access to locally grown food, and Tennessee farmers lose in multi-million dollar purchases after the USDA cuts two programs funding local food for schools and food banks. Last week, USDA announced a cut of about $1 billion due to cancellation of its local Food for Schools program and the Local Food […]
Alan Dershowitz Says No Legal Ground For Schools To Sue Trump As Taxpayer Money Must Not Fund Political Programs
In an ongoing debate about academia’s political bias, lawyer Alan Dershowitz told Newsmax Friday that there is no legal basis for the university to use taxpayer funds to support political programs. Following allegations of anti-Semitism and pro-Hamas protests at Columbia University, the Trump administration reportedly has decided to cut $400 million in federal funds to […]
Tennessee schools given two weeks to eliminate diversity programs or risk funding loss • Tennessee Lookout
Tennessee K-12 schools, universities and universities say they need more guidance after receiving U.S. Department of Education’s directive to end all “racial-based preferences” by the end of this month. A “Dear Colleague” letter sent on February 14th will be to suspend all racial-based decisions at admissions, employment, promotions, compensation, financial aid, scholarships, prizes, housing and […]
‘What Do You Say?’: CNN Host Challenges Ted Lieu On ‘Taxpayer Money’ Going To Questionable Programs Abroad
CNN Anchor Pamela Brown on Wednesday asked California Democrat Ted Riu about funding for US taxpayers heading towards questionable initiatives overseas. Brown said in the “CNN Newsroom” that her network “reduces government efficiency (DOGE) “Gender Affirming Health Care in Guatemala, Internet trolling people in Kazakhstan, voluntary male circumcision in Mozambique He said he confirmed that […]
Meta Ditches Diversity Programs After Trump Win, Supreme Court Cases
Meta is ending key diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives due to changes in the “legal and policy landscape,” according to a memo obtained by Axios on Friday. Since President-elect Donald Trump’s victory in November, tech industry heavyweights, including Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, appear to be aligning themselves with the soon-to-be president. In the latest […]
Five Government Programs That Musk’s Government Efficiency Agency Could Put On The Chopping Block
If Elon Musk’s efforts to make the nation’s government more efficient are successful, progressive federally funded projects and wasteful spending could be eliminated as well. Center-right policy experts have previously told the Daily Caller News Foundation that they expect Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency to improve the federal government’s data collection practices and cut wasteful […]
Sedona Heritage Museum Presents November Monday at the Museum Programs
sedona news – “Monday at the Museum” is a demonstration held every Monday. Please call us for current schedule. The museum is always looking for participants to share their knowledge and skills. November 18th Verde Valley Wood CarversIf you have a piece of wood and a wood carving knife, come to the museum at the […]
