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Senate Democrats / Wikimedia (CC BY 2.0)Planned Parenthood PPP Funding Coded as Benghazi in Federal Records
Federal records reportedly used the code 'Benghazi' for Planned Parenthood funding under the COVID Paycheck Protection Program. This coding is alleged to have hidden approximately $90 million in forgiven loans. The term references the 2012 attack in Libya where four Americans die…
uctoday.comRidglan Farms Releases 1,500 Beagles to Rescue Groups
Ridglan Farms, a Wisconsin facility breeding beagles for research, has agreed to transfer 1,500 of its 2,000 dogs to rescue organizations following activist interventions and public pressure. The move comes amid broader efforts to phase out animal testing, with federal agencies p…
The White House from Washington, DC / Wikimedia (Public domain)Trump Signs Bill Ending 76-Day DHS Shutdown
President Trump signed legislation to restore funding to most of the Department of Homeland Security, ending a 76-day partial shutdown that disrupted airport security and other operations. The bill excludes funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and parts of Customs and…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)U.S. President Signs Bill Extending Federal Funding Through September 2026
The U.S. president signed legislation extending funding for federal operations until September 30, 2026. The bill covers agencies under the Department of Homeland Security and programs including border security, cybersecurity, and disaster response. It follows previous continuing…
citizen.co.zaSchool Nutrition Directors Report Insufficient Reimbursements for Lunch Costs
A survey by the School Nutrition Association found that 69.6% of school nutrition directors reported insufficient reimbursement rates to cover school lunch costs. This figure increased from 67.4% the previous year. Economists noted that recent dietary guideline changes could add…
Senate Democrats / Wikimedia (CC BY 2.0)Trump Signs Bill Funding DHS, Ending 76-Day Shutdown
President Trump signed legislation to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, excluding immigration enforcement agencies, concluding a 76-day funding lapse that began February 14. The bipartisan measure passed the House by voice vote after Republicans initiated a separa…
D&RG Railfan / Wikimedia (CC BY 3.0)Senate Republicans Introduce $400M White House Ballroom Security Bill
Senate Republicans announced legislation to authorize $400 million in federal funds for a White House ballroom, citing security needs after a gunman disrupted the White House Correspondents' Dinner. President Trump called the venue a safer alternative for large gatherings. Democr…
FortuneStudy Finds 11% Drop in Expected U.S. Youth Suicide Deaths Following 988 Hotline Launch
A study published in JAMA found suicide deaths among 15- to 23-year-olds were 11% lower than projected from July 2022 to December 2024 following the 988 mental health crisis hotline's launch. Researchers attributed the decline to the program, which has received $1.5 billion in fe…
salon.comSenate Rejects Amendment to Defund Planned Parenthood
The U.S. Senate rejected an amendment proposed by Sen. Josh Hawley to ban federal funding for Planned Parenthood during a reconciliation bill vote-a-rama. Republican Sens. Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski voted with Democrats against the measure. Pro-life groups and Hawley are no…
The White House from Washington, DC / Wikimedia (Public domain)President Trump Proposes $1 Billion for Great Salt Lake Restoration
President Trump has expressed interest in allocating $1 billion to restore Utah's Great Salt Lake, following a meeting with Utah Gov. Spencer Cox. The lake has shrunk due to water shortages, posing environmental and health risks. Utah officials seek federal assistance for this ef…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Trump Kennedy Center Releases Images of Deterioration Ahead of $257 Million Renovation
The Trump Kennedy Center has disclosed images and documents showing infrastructure damage as part of a planned $257 million renovation. Officials cited decades of deferred maintenance, including water damage and rusted systems. Debate continues over a potential two-year closure f…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Pro-Life Groups Lobby Senate for 10-Year Extension of Abortion Funding Ban
A coalition of pro-life groups sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune calling for a 10-year extension of the ban on federal funding for Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers before its July 4, 2026, expiration. The current prohibition, enacted in President T…
ynet.co.ilRep. Young Kim to Introduce Bill Blocking Federal Funds for Discriminatory Student Aid
Congresswoman Young Kim plans to introduce the Stop DEI Act, which would prevent schools from receiving federal funds if they discriminate based on race, sex, ethnicity, color, or national origin in student aid decisions. The bill responds to a proposed state constitutional amend…
fortune.comStates Oppose DHS Plans to Convert Warehouses into Immigration Detention Centers
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has allocated over $1 billion to convert 11 warehouses into immigration detention facilities. Several states have raised concerns over the plans, citing insufficient communication from the federal government. The initiative aims to expand…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)MAHA ELEVATE Initiative May Provide Federal Funding for Certain Health Interventions
The MAHA ELEVATE program, part of the Make America Healthy Again initiative, aims to allocate federal funds to health interventions. According to STAT News, this could support programs that might not meet standard scientific scrutiny. The initiative involves a review process led…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Biologist Brian Donovan Loses Federal Grants and Job at University of Illinois
Brian Donovan, a biologist at the University of Illinois, has lost his federal research grants and his position at the university. The grants, totaling over $1 million from the National Science Foundation, supported studies on the impacts of gender and sexuality education. This d…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Los Angeles Inside Safe Program Sees 40 Percent of Participants Return to Streets Amid Funding Challenges
A Los Angeles program providing interim housing to homeless individuals has housed 5,800 people since its launch in December 2022, but 40 percent have returned to the streets, according to a Los Angeles Times report. Mayor Karen Bass emphasized the need to analyze reasons for dep…