August
One thing Republicans agree on ahead of this fall’s funding fight – Politico
White House plans to shut down board probing deadly steel mill blast – Politico
The Race to Rescue PBS and NPR Stations – New York Times
Trump’s Get-Tough Approach on Homelessness May Sweep Up Veterans – New York Times
White House restores spending database it sought to keep secret – Roll Call
Watchdog: IRS didn't follow its own procedures in DOGE-fueled layoffs – Politico
Republicans voted to slash Biden-era transportation grants. Their constituents aren’t happy. – Politico
SpaceX Gets Billions From the Government. It Gives Little to Nothing Back in Taxes. – New York Times
DOE lab to slash 130 jobs as Trump budget cuts loom – Politico
A $45 Treatment Can Save a Starving Child. US Aid Cuts Have Frozen the Supply – New York Times
19 states sue Energy Department over indirect costs cap – Politico
With Justice grants rescinded, nonprofit will shut down – Roll Call
Federal judge rules some USDA grant terminations were illegal – Politico
Washington state sues NOAA over canceled climate funds – Politico
PBS Slashes Budget by 21% After Federal Funding Cuts – New York Times
House Democrats hammer Rollins on USDA reorganization – Politico
Humanitarian groups cannot challenge Trump’s impoundment of foreign aid grants, appeals court rules – Politico
Trump willing to meet with Democrats before shutdown deadline – Roll Call
DOGE-flation: DOGE’s actual savings are a fraction of what it claims – Politico
Appeals Court Allows DOGE Access to Sensitive Data at Several Agencies – New York Times
Dems to EPA: Reinstate workers who signed dissent letter – Politico
White House Announces Comprehensive Review of Smithsonian Exhibitions – New York Times
With Deep N.I.H. Cuts, Research Into Health Disparities Falters – New York Times
Trump Administration Violated Order on U.C.L.A. Grant Terminations, Judge Says – New York Times
DOGE-flation: DOGE’s actual savings are a fraction of what it claims – Politico
Appeals Court Allows DOGE Access to Sensitive Data at Several Agencies – New York Times
Dems to EPA: Reinstate workers who signed dissent letter – Politico
White House Announces Comprehensive Review of Smithsonian Exhibitions – New York Times
With Deep N.I.H. Cuts, Research Into Health Disparities Falters – New York Times
Trump Administration Violated Order on U.C.L.A. Grant Terminations, Judge Says – New York Times
Trump-backed judge rules administration’s withholding of funds illegal – Politico
Refugees in Africa Fight Over Food as U.S. Aid Cuts Take Hold – Wall Street Journal
Despite Doge cuts, Trump to add over $12 tn to national debt — the highest for any president – Firstpost
Office of Personnel Management Braces for DOGE Cuts – Bloomberg
Trump funding freeze likely to end WV program that houses homeless mothers and their children – West Virginia Watch
Trump cuts $62.5 million in promised federal funding to Vermont solar projects – VT Digger
Hospitals make painful choices as federal cutbacks add to economic headwinds – American Association of Medical Colleges
Appeals court rules Trump clamp-down on spending data defies Congress’ authority – Politico
E.P.A. Cancels Federal Union Contracts in Push to End Collective Bargaining – New York Times
OMB counters GAO on ‘pocket rescissions’ – Politico
Trump blames bureaucrats, NGOs for grant crackdown – Politico
The fed jobs Trump is trying to fill – Politico
Trump admin agrees to preserve Calif. high-speed rail grants during court case – Politico
Weather Service is now hiring back hundreds of positions that got cut in the DOGE chaos – CNN
