As the Trump administration dismantles foreign aid, Bill Gates, whose philanthropy is devoted to global health, is trying to talk to anyone with the president’s ear.
Category: Federal Aid (US)
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Trump’s Cuts to Science Funding Could Hurt U.S. Economy, Study Shows
Reducing federal support for research and development could cause long-run economic damage and reduce government revenue.
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Trump to Sign Executive Order Walking Back Some Auto Tariffs
Most levies on imported cars and car parts will remain in place, but automakers have secured some relaxation of the trade policy.
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Howard Lutnick, Trump’s ‘Buoyant’ Trade Warrior, Flexes His Power Over Global Business
Howard Lutnick, the secretary of commerce, has become a go-to for major companies seeking relief from tariffs. But he’s not always friendly to their interests.
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Detroit Opera Steps Into Trump’s Cross Hairs With ‘Central Park Five’
The Pulitzer Prize-winning opera features Donald J. Trump, whose 1989 full-page newspaper ad sought to demonize the young men wrongly accused of rape.
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Harvard’s War With Trump Forces Question of How Endowments Should Be Spent
The Trump administration’s war on elite universities has forced them to consider whether it’s ever worth dipping into the trust.
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Trump Budget to Take Ax to ‘Radical’ Safety Net Programs
A draft document outlines steep cuts or the elimination of funding for programs that provide child care, housing assistance, foreign aid and health research.
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Trump Officials Blame Mistake for Setting Off Confrontation With Harvard
An official on the administration’s antisemitism task force told the university that a letter of demands had been sent without authorization.
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White House Eyes Overhaul of Federal Housing Aid to the Poor
The Trump administration has considered sharply curtailing vouchers as part of its budget for the 2026 fiscal year.
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Trump Signals Semiconductor Tariffs Are Coming ‘Very Soon’
The president has suggested that he will move forward with a national security investigation this week that is likely to result in tariffs on chips.
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Small Businesses Face a ‘Tornado’ of Challenges: Cuts, Freezes and Now Tariffs
President Trump vowed to aid entrepreneurs by reducing taxes and slicing red tape. But some owners say other policies have put them at a disadvantage.
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Trump’s Dismantling of Minority Business Agency Could Hinder Job Growth
Supporters of the agency said its gutting could hurt minority-owned businesses that already face additional barriers to gaining capital.