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Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought told a House committee on Wednesday that the Trump administration could send more requests to claw back already appropriated money if its first attempt is successful.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Donald Trump's increased tariffs on steel and aluminium products imported into the United States are now in effect, meaning foreign importers face 50 per cent levies on top of their current costs.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:The aerospace community was caught off guard this week by President Trumpβs withdrawal of tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacmanβs NASA nomination. Announced days before the Senateβs likely confirmation of Isaacman, the withdrawal sparked a swirl of rumors and concerns, as budget cuts loom and NASA stretches into its sixth month without a leader. Trump, in a social media...
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:As graduates celebrate the end of the academic year and the beginning of a new journey, leaders, celebrities, thinkers and dignitaries have been delivering commencement speeches. We share some words of wisdom passed on to the class of 2025.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:A federal judge on Wednesdayruled a groupof Venezuelans deported to a Salvadoran megaprison underthe Alien Enemies Actmust be provided a legal avenue to contest the Trump administrationβs accusations that they are gang members. U.S. District Judge James Boasberg did not outline specific steps the administration must take, providing one week to propose how it intends...
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Trump doubles down on his tariffs, while sparing the UK from the latest duties.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Julie Deery says her life has become a nightmare since her son, Corrie Feehan, disappeared off the WA coast more than five weeks ago.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Agreement with US justice department allows plane maker to withdraw an earlier guilty plea
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Presented by Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding β Millions would lose their health insurance under Trump's big bill, CBO says {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story CBO details coverage losses in Trump agenda bill A new report by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimates up to 11 million people would lose their...
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Office and Management Budget Director Russell Vought on Wednesday was pressed on proposed cuts to the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) pursued as part of a new rescissions request from the Trump administration. During a budget hearing Wednesday, Vought defended proposed reductions as targeting items like "teaching young children how to make environmentally...
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Democratic primary pits lawmaker Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist, against centrist former Governor Andrew Cuomo.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Move comes as Israel kills nearly 100 Palestinians across enclave in one day while maintaining crippling aid blockade.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Veterans across the United States will gather on June 6, 2025, to protest the Trump administrationβs cuts to the Department of Veterans Affairs, as well as the slashing of staff and programs throughout the government.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Missoula, Mont., recognized the pride flag as an official city flag during a Monday City Council meeting. The 9-2 vote by the western Montana City Council came in the wake of Gov. Greg Gianforte (R) signing a bill last month banning the display of flags or banners except some specific ones like the U.S. flag...
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Portugal beat Germany 2-1 to reach the final of the UEFA Nations League as Cristiano Ronaldo nets the winner.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:The BBC met people in India's Assam who say they were accused of being illegal immigrants and forced across the border.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:The BBC met people in India's Assam who say they were accused of being illegal immigrants and forced across the border.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Also in todayβs newsletter, South Koreaβs new president warns of βtangled webβ of crises, and why Toyota Industries shareholders are outraged
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:The US ambassador to the UN said the resolution failed to call on Hamas to disarm and leave the Gaza Strip.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Charlie Murray says helping his Wests Tigers teammates beat Penrith is more important than fixing their books, as the finance broker gears up for his NRL debut.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:James Wood, 34, was arrested yesterday in connection with the disappearance of Pheobe Bishop, who has not been seen or heard from since May 15.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:The United States vetoed a UN Security Council resolution demanding an immediate, unconditional, and permanent ceasefire in Gaza, blocking humanitarian aid access and ignoring urgent calls to end the humanitarian crisis. Related: U.S. Government Removes Sanctuary Jurisdiction List After Including Trump-Aligned Cities On June 4, 2025, the United States exercised its veto power alone to [β¦]
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Columbia University failed to meet accreditation standards, US government says The US Department of Education said on Wednesday it has notified a university accreditation body that Columbia University had violated federal anti-discrimination laws by its alleged failure to protect Jewish students on its campus. The alleged violation means that Columbia has not met the standards of accreditation set by the Middle States...
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:The Aussie touched above 65 US cents overnight as the US dollar weakened. Meanwhile, new figures show mining exploration investment in Australia is at its lowest level in years. Follow the day's events and insights as they happen with our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:PM expanding access as he seeks to head off backbench Labour rebellion over plan to cut welfare payments
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:The new group will help develop an agentic AI "framework" for use in its robotics operations, an application often referred to as "physical AI."
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:The Finnish women's football team coach apologises after accidentally naming a retired 51-year-old in a game against Serbia.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Port Lincoln residents push back against a proposal from their council to develop five parcels of land for housing.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:IAEA head Grossi describes the new government as 'committed to opening up to the world, to international cooperation'.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:The Education Department accuses school of violating the Civil Rights Act and calls for its accreditor to take action.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Treasurer Jim Chalmers will need to look to the Greens to help pass his superannuation reforms as the Coalition says it won't negotiate on a key part of the proposal. Follow live.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:A 42-year-old woman is accused of coordinating dozens of break-ins targeting businesses across Western Sydney, with her 18-year-old son also charged over the alleged spree.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Ayatollah Khamenei's comments follow reports the US wants Iran to stop producing enriched uranium and instead get it from a consortium.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Vice President Diosdado Cabello affirms that peace prevails throughout Venezuela while warning of continued threats from imperialist forces and urging unity against narcotrafficking, corruption, and terrorism. Related: Venezuela Dismantles Network Manipulating Parallel Dollar: Government Defends Economic Sovereignty Monagas, June 4, 2025 β In a powerful statement during the swearing-in of Ernesto Luna as governor of [β¦...
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Contesting the first major of her career, France's Lois Boisson is daring to dream of an improbable triumph after she stormed into the Roland-Garros semifinals.
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