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nbcnews.comDOJ Says $1.776 Billion Anti-Weaponization Fund Will Not Be Created
A Department of Justice attorney stated in court filings that the proposed fund has not been set up and will not move forward. The announcement came in response to lawsuits filed after the fund was announced last month.
WiredQuantinuum Raises IPO Price and Volume on Strong Investor Demand, Set to Debut on NYSE Thursday
The quantum computing firm lost nearly $200 million last year and saw first-quarter 2026 revenue fall, yet investor demand prompted it to increase both the price and number of shares offered ahead of its IPO.
finance.yahoo.comIBM to Spend Over $10 Billion on Quantum Computing in Next Five Years, Still Targeting Fault-Tolerant Machine After 2029
IBM will invest more than $10 billion in quantum computing through 2031, including a new U.S. superconducting foundry. The company also received $1 billion in federal support under a nine-company agreement signed two weeks earlier.
bbc.co.ukTrump Administration to End Funding for Ocean Data Network
The administration plans to discontinue support for a $368 million system of ocean instruments. The network has gathered data across the Atlantic and Pacific for climate and ocean studies.
benzinga.comTrump Administration Terminates NIH Infectious Disease Network That Provided No Help During Recent Ebola and Hantavirus Outbreaks
The Trump administration ended funding for a network created in 2020 to study re-emerging pathogens. $14.9 million of the original $82 million allocation remained unspent.
Fox NewsPresident faces multiple setbacks on funding plan, arts center, and public projects
A federal judge blocked a planned renaming of the Kennedy Center and a two-year shutdown. The administration ended a proposed $1.8 billion fund after objections from members of the president's party. Public reaction has also been reported on several White House construction and c…
eco-business.comUK Chemicals Emissions Fall 60% as 25 Facilities Close, With Over 90% of Cuts From Closures
Between 2021 and 2025 the UK chemicals industry cut emissions 60 percent, with more than 90 percent of the reduction coming from plant closures rather than efficiency gains. The government last month announced a £350 million critical chemicals resilience fund to support strategic…
abcnews.go.comIRS Agrees to Pay $8 Billion to Settle Lawsuit Over Illegal Leak of Trump's Tax Returns
A federal judge temporarily halted payouts from an $8 billion fund created to settle a lawsuit filed by President Trump against the IRS. The ruling also bars the government from advancing the fund while litigation continues.
NewsweekRepublicans Oppose $1.8 Billion Anti-Weaponization Fund
Former Vice President Mike Pence joined other Republican lawmakers in criticizing the fund created through a Department of Justice settlement. The fund would compensate individuals claiming government targeting. A federal judge issued a temporary block on Friday.
newyorker.comRussia Launches $26 Billion Biotechnology and Life Sciences Program
Russia has launched a state-backed program allocating $26 billion to anti-aging research. The effort focuses on extending human lifespan and has drawn international media attention.
nbcnews.comFEMA Acting Administrator Says Agency Ready for 2026 Hurricane Season
FEMA acting administrator Bob Fenton stated the agency has restored some staffing levels and restarted grant payments ahead of the June 1 start of hurricane season. The agency is recovering from a record-length partial government shutdown and a depleted Disaster Relief Fund.
jewishpress.comIsraeli Government Allocates 400,000 Shekels for Haymanut Kasau Search Campaign
The Aliyah and Integration Ministry and the Jewish Agency will spend about 400,000 shekels on billboards and social media to seek information on the location of nine-year-old Haymanut Kasau, who has been missing since 2023. The campaign will include a cash reward for tips that le…
nationalpost.comPodcast Discusses Iran Conflict and Los Angeles Mayoral Campaign
A weekly podcast examined developments in the Iran conflict and negotiations. Panelists also reviewed a mayoral candidacy in Los Angeles and funding measures.
Federal Officials Reject Tasmanian Road-Tanker Plan for Icebreaker Refuelling
Australian federal officials told a Senate estimates hearing that Tasmania's proposed interim refuelling solution for the RSV Nuyina is unacceptable. The state government will not meet a July 31 deadline tied to a $2 million payment under a wharf-upgrade agreement.
Truro Businesses Await Decision on Greater Adelaide Freight Bypass
Local businesses along the Sturt Highway in Truro say they are delaying investment decisions due to uncertainty over a proposed freight bypass. The project timeline remains unclear after federal and state governments failed to agree on funding shares.
medium.comQuantum Computing Stocks Rise After U.S. Government Announces $2 Billion Investment
Shares of several quantum computing companies increased following a U.S. government funding announcement. Short interest in the sector also rose amid questions about valuations.
jta.orgIsraeli High-School Yeshivas Receive State Funds Without Core Curriculum Requirements
Haaretz reported on the funding and curriculum structure of certain ultra-Orthodox high-school yeshivas. The article describes state support without mandated core academic subjects.
bbc.co.ukWhite House Approves $9 Billion for Spy Agencies to Address A.I. Chip Shortage
The White House approved $9 billion to help the C.I.A. and N.S.A. acquire advanced chips for classified A.I. systems. The funding addresses a hardware shortage that has limited deployment of current models on secure networks.
Financial TimesPresident proposes $1.8 billion fund for alleged lawfare victims
The administration announced plans for a fund to support individuals described as victims of legal actions against political figures. Some Republican senators have raised objections to the proposal.
pakistantoday.com.pkUK Government Pledges £120 Million to Support Pottery Industry in Stoke-on-Trent
The UK government has announced a £120 million support package for the pottery sector in Stoke-on-Trent. The funding aims to help firms modernise operations and reduce reliance on gas-fired kilns.
SemaforU.S. Government Announces $2 Billion in Quantum Computing Funding
The U.S. government issued letters of intent for $2 billion in grants and investments to nine quantum computing companies. Google, Microsoft, and IonQ were not included in the round.
manilatimes.netU.S. Government to Award $2 Billion in Grants to Nine Quantum Computing Companies
The Commerce Department plans to distribute $2 billion through the CHIPS Act to nine quantum computing firms. IBM is expected to receive $1 billion while eight other companies share the remainder.
Nbc NewsTrump Administration Creates $1.8 Billion Anti-Weaponization Fund With IRS
The Trump administration established a $1.8 billion fund through an IRS agreement to address perceived weaponization of government agencies. The move drew bipartisan criticism from lawmakers.
medianama.comRigetti Signs Letter of Intent With U.S. Government for Quantum Research Funding
Rigetti Computing signed a letter of intent with the U.S. Department of Commerce for up to $100 million in funding over three years. The award aims to accelerate superconducting quantum computing research and development.
Fox NewsSenate Bill Would Automatically Extend Funding to Avoid Shutdowns
Sens. James Lankford and Maggie Hassan introduced legislation that would extend government funding for 14 days during any lapse and restrict lawmakers' travel and recesses. The measure follows a recent Senate rule change that withholds pay from senators during shutdowns.
bbc.co.ukNational Inquiry on Grooming Gangs Receives Record Funding and Begins Work
A statutory national inquiry into grooming gangs has secured £65 million in government funding and will run for up to three years. The inquiry will examine links between race, ethnicity, religion, culture, and the abuse cases.
thehindu.comPrayer festival on National Mall receives federal support
A prayer festival held on the National Mall in Washington, DC on May 17, 2026 was partially organized and funded by the federal government. The event featured evangelical messaging that advocated for greater religious involvement in politics.
South Australia Negotiates Future of Whyalla Steelworks and Port Pirie Smelter
The South Australian government has committed billions to keep the aging Whyalla steelworks and Port Pirie lead smelter operating. Negotiations with corporate owners continue as the facilities face production and ownership challenges.
Al JazeeraU.S. Job Growth Slows as New College Graduates Enter Tight Labor Market
The U.S. economy added an average of 68,000 jobs per month in 2026 through April, down from prior years. Recent graduates face fewer openings in several sectors amid government funding reductions and AI-related changes.
Fox NewsSenate Passes Measure to Withhold Pay During Future Government Shutdowns
The Senate unanimously approved a resolution to suspend lawmakers' paychecks during any future government shutdowns. The measure withholds salaries until funding legislation is enacted to reopen federal operations.
Washington ExaminerCDC Wastewater Surveillance System Operating on Remaining COVID-Era Funds
The National Wastewater Surveillance System, launched in September 2020 to track COVID-19 and later expanded to measles, bird flu and other outbreaks, faces a thinning budget sustained only by unspent COVID-era funds. Congress has yet to provide dedicated non-emergency funding de…
theconservativetreehouse.comTrump Administration Considers $1.7 Billion Fund to Compensate Investigated Allies
The Trump administration is weighing creation of a $1.7 billion compensation fund for allies investigated by the Justice Department during the prior administration. The proposal has not been finalized or approved. Critics called the plan highly unusual and a potential misuse of t…
ForbesTrump and IRS Prepare to Settle $10 Billion Tax Returns Lawsuit
President Trump and the Internal Revenue Service are preparing to settle a $10 billion lawsuit filed in January over the disclosure of his tax returns. The settlement would create a $1.7 billion fund to compensate people who claim they were victims of the prior administration's w…
The HillSenator Questions HUD Secretary on Homelessness Record During Hearing
A Senate Appropriations subcommittee hearing on Thursday featured an exchange between a Democratic senator from New York and the HUD secretary over the department's efforts to address homelessness. The secretary cited record funding levels paired with the highest recorded homeles…
ForbesCanada Announces $66 Million in AI Compute Funding for British Columbia
Canada's Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation Evan Solomon announced 44 new projects in British Columbia receiving up to $66 million from the country's Compute Access Fund. The funding subsidizes compute costs to support domestic data centers and companies.
Military.comSenate Republicans Propose $1 Billion Package Including White House Security Funding
A Senate proposal would allocate funds for the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Secret Service to secure the White House complex, including a proposed ballroom. The project was initially described as privately funded at $300-400 million but legislation now indicates a pot…
realclearpolitics.comRidglan Farms to Sell 1,500 Beagles to Rescue Groups for Adoption as Wisconsin License Is Suspended
The Wisconsin breeder reached a deal on April 30 with Big Dog Rescue and the Center for a Humane Economy to release the dogs, which are now being adopted nationwide. The agreement follows 2025 state citations for animal welfare violations, a suspended breeding license and a faile…
Fox NewsSenate Republicans Call for Improved Communication With House GOP on Funding
Senate Republicans said communication with House Republicans must improve as both chambers prepare to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol for three and a half years through budget reconciliation. The comments follow a nearly month-long Department of Homelan…
koreatimes.co.krSouth Korea to Provide Funds for Cheering at North Korean Women's Football Match
The unification ministry will allocate 300 million won from government funds to support civic groups cheering for a North Korean women's football team visiting South Korea. The match marks the first visit by a North Korean sports team to the South in more than seven years. The mi…
publishersweekly.comFederal Judge Rules NEH Grant Cancellations Unconstitutional
A U.S. District Court judge ruled Thursday that the cancellation of more than 1,400 National Endowment for the Humanities grants was unconstitutional. The terminations were carried out last year by Department of Government Efficiency personnel. The decision could restore more tha…
nationalpost.comFederal Government Authorizes $673 Million in Repayable Funding for Canada Post Operations Through 2027
Ottawa has approved up to $673 million in repayable funding for Canada Post to cover operating needs through March 2027. The amount was carried over from an earlier $1 billion authorization after last year's $1.03-billion injection lasted only until early February 2026.
washingtonpost.comFederal Judge Rules Humanities Grant Terminations Unconstitutional
A federal judge determined that the termination of hundreds of humanities grants last year by the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency violated the Constitution. The ruling found the actions involved blatant discrimination. The decision restores the grants a…
New York PostIsraeli Education Minister Threatens to Cut University Funding Over Political Activity
Education Minister Yoav Kisch said he sent a letter demanding that heads of Israeli universities and colleges pledge by Thursday to avoid official political positions, prevent politically motivated strikes and maintain uninterrupted academic activity. He stated that institutions…
New York PostRepublican House Members Urge Review of National Academies Funding
Several Republican House lawmakers sent a letter on Tuesday urging the Trump administration to examine federal funding for the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. The lawmakers cited concerns over a climate change chapter in the organization's Reference Man…
news.sky.comSouth Korea to Launch 600 Billion Won Fund for AI and High-Tech Loans
The government will start offering a fund of up to 600 billion won, or about $412 million, from May 22 to help banks and brokerages increase lending to companies in artificial intelligence and other high-tech sectors. The fund will initially place more risk on the government for…
deccanchronicle.comSenate Republicans Propose Immigration Bill Including $1 Billion for White House East Wing Security
Senate Republicans unveiled an immigration enforcement funding package that allocates $1 billion for security upgrades in the White House's East Wing ballroom project. The bill also includes $1.5 billion for Justice Department investigations and prosecutions. Separately, a judge…
israelnationalnews.comUK Government Allocates £33 Million to Combat Antisemitism
British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer warned Iran against attempts to destabilize UK society through antisemitic incidents, amid investigations into foreign state involvement. He hosted a Downing Street summit on rising antisemitism and announced additional government funding f…
montrealgazette.comAuditor General Report Identifies Gaps in Monitoring Canada's New Fiscal Initiatives for First Nations
Canada's Auditor General released a report criticizing Indigenous Services Canada's implementation of long-term funding for First Nations. The report highlights failures in monitoring and assessing the program's impact on socio-economic gaps. The department agreed with recommenda…
The BbcPotholes Emerge as Key Issue in England's Upcoming Local Elections
Voters in England are focusing on road conditions, particularly potholes, as local elections approach on Thursday. Government officials and political parties have announced funding and strategies to address the problem. Industry groups report high costs and increasing incidents r…
Nbc NewsTrump Signs Bill Ending 35-Day Partial Government Shutdown
President Trump signed legislation funding the Department of Homeland Security, concluding the longest shutdown in U.S. history. The measure passed the House with bipartisan support despite internal Republican opposition. However, funding for certain agencies like Immigration and…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewTwo Jewish Men Stabbed in London; UK Allocates £25 Million for Community Security
British authorities declared a stabbing attack on two Jewish men in north London's Golders Green a terrorist incident and arrested a suspect. The government announced £25 million in additional funding for Jewish community protection amid a series of recent antisemitic attacks. Co…
Nbc NewsRepublicans Introduce Bill for $400 Million White House Ballroom
Senate Republicans proposed legislation to provide $400 million in taxpayer funds for a new White House ballroom following an assassination attempt on President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. The project aims to enhance security for large events, but faces divis…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewPresident Trump Urges House Republicans to Fund ICE and Border Patrol via Reconciliation
President Trump is encouraging House Republicans to use reconciliation to fund ICE and Border Patrol, bypassing Democratic involvement. The Senate passed the related blueprint on a 50-48 vote last Thursday. The Department of Homeland Security has been in shutdown since February 1…
ksl.comIRS Audit Rates Remain Low Amid AI Adoption and Staffing Changes
The IRS has historically audited less than 1% of tax filers, with rates varying by income and claims. Recent changes include staff reductions and increased AI use for identifying non-compliance. The impact on future audit rates remains uncertain due to staffing shortages and AI d…
rt.comJustice Department Secures $300 Million for New Fraud Enforcement Division
The U.S. Justice Department's new National Fraud Enforcement Division has obtained $300 million in funding to address fraud across the country. In recent days, the division has announced several indictments, convictions, and sentences related to fraud involving millions of dollar…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewU.S. Senate Republicans Pass Resolution to Fund Immigration Enforcement Agencies
Republicans in the U.S. Senate approved a resolution to provide funding for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection. The move aims to end a months-long government funding impasse related to immigration policies. Further steps are required in bot…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewHomeland Security Secretary Criticizes Senate Minority Leader on Immigration Funding
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin criticized Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer following Schumer's remarks on funding for immigration agencies. Mullin made the statements during a television appearance. The criticism comes amid ongoing issues with Department of Home…
thecanary.coFour Arrested in UK Raids Over Alleged £44m Insulation Scheme Fraud
UK authorities arrested four people in dawn raids linked to a suspected conspiracy to defraud £44m from a government home insulation program. The Serious Fraud Office is investigating three companies for claiming funds for unperformed work on 5,000 properties. Officials seized co…
news.sky.comNewly Qualified Midwives Face Job Shortages in NHS Despite Staffing Needs
Newly qualified midwives in England are struggling to find NHS jobs, leading some to take lower-paid roles outside the health service. Protests have highlighted a mismatch between training numbers and available positions. The government has funded additional posts, but graduates…
middleeasteye.netBennett Advocates Halting Funding for Israeli Draft Evaders
Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett stated that the government should not provide funding to those who avoid military enlistment. He attributed the shortage of soldiers in the Israel Defense Forces to decisions by certain Knesset members and the current prime minister.…