Congress Can Control Unusual and Unnecessary DEI Spending in Science, According to Watchdog
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in NSF Research Funding A recent report by Openthebooks highlights the actions of the National Science Foundation (NSF) regarding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives in scientific research funding. According to the analysis released, the council has been critiqued for allegedly prioritizing DEI initiatives over traditional scientific values. The report, first […]
House spending committee decides to rename Kennedy Center Opera House in honor of Melania Trump
Republicans on the U.S. House Budget Committee voted on Tuesday to rename the Opera House at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., after Melania Trump, the first lady. The vote, which passed with a tally of 33-25, is part of a package that also allocates funding for the Department of the Interior, the Environmental Protection […]
Judge tells Trump administration to comply with the law and release spending information
Federal Judge Orders Transparency from Trump Administration WASHINGTON – A federal judge has directed the Trump administration to disclose how it intends to utilize funds sanctioned by Congress. In a ruling issued on Monday, District of Columbia Judge Emmett Sullivan emphasized that Congress has a right to demand transparency and required the president to establish […]
Alabama’s Senators approve cuts of $9 billion in unnecessary spending on foreign aid and public broadcasting.
Senators Move Forward with Spending Cuts U.S. Senators Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville, along with their Republican colleagues, have passed recommended spending cuts suggested by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). “This is a common-sense approach,” Britt expressed to Fox News ahead of the final vote. “These funds don’t align with their intended mission. We […]
Senator Tuberville Highlights Massive Debt That Ongoing Spending in DC May Continue to Cause
Tuberville Warns of Growing U.S. Debt Senator Tommy Tuberville from Alabama expressed concerns on Wednesday about the troubling spending habits in Washington, predicting an increase of $26 trillion in national debt over the next ten years. On Tuesday, House Republicans urged the Senate to approve the Trump administration’s $9.4 billion retirement package by the impending […]
Dr. Daniel Sutter: Is it possible to control entitlement spending before a financial crisis?
The national debt is projected to surpass $36 trillion, with an additional $1.9 trillion expected in 2025. Critics contend that entitlement programs like Social Security and Medicare may face significant changes that could lead to financial difficulties for many. Is there a way to trim spending related to these programs? First off, it’s essential to […]
Dr. Daniel Sutter: DOGE and the environment of government spending
Elon Musk has decided to focus on Doge full-time, and there’s been a lot of discussion around whether Doge has succeeded. Personally, I think it represents a significant effort to challenge the existing culture of spending in Washington. Doge isn’t likely to address the massive $2 trillion spending on its own. Discretionary federal spending is […]
Senate begins voting on large tax and spending reduction bill
Senate Votes on Marathon Amendment WASHINGTON – The US Senate is gearing up to hold voting sessions on the Marathon Amendment beginning Monday. This process will involve a wide range of proposals from both Republicans and Democrats. The discussions are set to take place throughout Monday and could extend into Tuesday, testing the endurance of […]
Senate Republicans Cut Spending In Major Bill As Fiscal Conservatives Advocate For Additional Reductions
Senate Republicans are gearing up for a vote on President Donald Trump’s proposed legislation aimed at slashing over $160 billion in government spending annually. This meeting might lead to even deeper cuts before the final vote takes place. Both Trump and Senate Republicans are advocating for significant reductions in spending, which would mark the largest […]
New audit flags more than $200,000 in spending by former LAFD union president
The parent organization of the Los Angeles Fire Department’s union has doubled allegations that the union’s top officials failed to properly record hundreds of thousands of dollars in credit card transactions. International assn. The firefighter who oversees United Firefighters in Los Angeles last month suspended President Freddie Escobar and two other union staff, and suspended […]
