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globalnews.caworld1 day ago
Canada Expands Greener Homes Retrofit Program to Four Provinces, Newfoundland and Labrador Still Pending
Federal ministers announced funding agreements on June 29 to extend the Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program to Quebec, British Columbia, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. Manitoba launched the program in September 2025. Newfoundland and Labrador remains in negotiations…
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investopedia.compolitics3 days ago
Newborns to Receive Government-Funded $1,000 Investment Accounts
Eligible newborns will receive a one-time $1,000 government deposit into an investment account that families can add to over time. The program aims to help children build assets but raises questions about its long-term economic effects.
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fortune.compolitics6 days ago
Trump Accounts Program Sends First $1,000 Government Payments to Eligible Children
Business Insider reported that a parent completed signup for her January 2026-born daughter in May. The federal contribution appeared in the account on July 6 and was invested in SPYM.
news.google.compolitics10 days ago
Trump Predicts Elon Musk Will Donate SpaceX Stock to Child Investment Accounts
President Donald Trump stated in a CNBC interview aired July 2 that he believes Elon Musk will contribute SpaceX shares to the government savings program. The comments followed SpaceX's $85 billion IPO last month and referenced other corporate pledges to the accounts.
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politics11 days ago
More Than Six Million Children Signed Up for Trump Investment Accounts
Over six million children have enrolled in the accounts ahead of the July 4 contribution start date. Uptake remains below 10 percent of eligible children due to enrollment barriers.
moneycontrol.compolitics14 days ago
USDA Reports 10.6% SNAP Payment Error Rate, Exceeding Federal Threshold
The Department of Agriculture reported the rate on June 24, nearly double the 6 percent threshold set by the OBBBA. Only 10 states met the standard, with South Dakota lowest at 2.5 percent and Alaska highest at 23 percent.
washingtonian.compolitics17 days ago
AI George Washington Figures Tour U.S. in Trucks for 250th Anniversary, Draw Thousands of Visitors
The White House-led Freedom 250 project has deployed six AI-generated Washington figures in mobile exhibits that have drawn thousands of visitors at stops from Maryland to New Mexico.
forbes.compolitics18 days ago
Administration Considers Pilot Program for 340B Drug Discount Transparency
The Trump administration is evaluating a pilot program to increase oversight of the 340B drug discount program. The program requires drug manufacturers to sell medicines at reduced prices to hospitals and clinics that serve low-income patients.
Benzingafinance46 days ago
Cathie Wood Supports Trump Accounts for Minors
Cathie Wood, founder and CEO of ARK Invest, endorsed the Invest America Accounts program for children under 18. The accounts provide tax-deferred investment options and include a government seed deposit for eligible births.
Bloombergpolitics47 days ago
Trump Accounts Launch via Treasury App on Thursday
A mobile app for parents to manage Trump Accounts for their children will become available Thursday. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the accounts themselves open July 4.
foxbusiness.compolitics53 days ago
Trump Accounts Program Shows Low Enrollment Among Eligible Children
The Trump Accounts program has enrolled about 6.6 million children out of roughly 73 million eligible. Officials have discussed allowing stock donations into the accounts, but the main issue remains the lack of automatic enrollment.
pbs.orgworld81 days ago
Justice Department Program Halts New Approvals for Immigrant Legal Aid Accreditation
A Justice Department program that accredits nonprofits to provide legal aid to low-income immigrants has not approved any new applications since March. This pause follows the reassignment of its attorneys to other offices. Sources with direct knowledge reported the details.