President Trump achieved his goal of shrinking the work force. But many current and former officials say the government is less dependable and efficient than it was a year ago.
Category: Federal Aid (US)
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Student Loan Borrowers in Default Could See Wages Garnished in Early 2026
Starting the week of Jan. 7, the Dept. of Education will begin sending notices about paycheck deductions to about 1,000 of five million borrowers in default.
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Trump Media Merger With Nuclear Fusion Firm Raises Ethics Questions
Trump Media plans to merge with a company developing nuclear fusion technology, putting the president’s financial interests in competition with other energy companies over which his administration holds sway.
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Arkansas Public Television Drops PBS
The loss of federal funding forced a difficult decision, the executive director of Arkansas TV said: Cut PBS, or go off the air entirely.
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Trump Defends Tariffs Amid Growing Concerns Over Affordability
The president rolled out a $12 billion bailout for farmers as he makes the case that his policy is working — or will soon.
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Trump Plans $12 Billion Bailout to Aid Farmers Hit by Tariffs
The federal aid comes after China boycotted American farm products in retaliation for U.S. tariffs.
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A Bailout May Come Too Late as Farmers Begin to Plan for Next Year
It could be months before they receive aid, well after the winter period when they talk to their bankers and make decisions about the planting ahead.
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How to Deal With Higher Home Heating Bills
There is still time to take advantage of federal tax credits for energy updates. But federal heating aid for low-income people was delayed by the government shutdown.
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Trump Administration to Drastically Cut Housing Grants
In a major shift, HUD’s plan would direct most of the $3.5 billion in homelessness funds away from Housing First to programs that prioritize work and drug treatment.
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By Not Funding Food Stamps, Trump Risks Lasting Damage to Safety Net
For the poorest Americans, the expected end to the longest shutdown in history has left doubt and anxiety around the benefits known as SNAP.