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DOGE puts wrecking ball through department 73 million Americans depend on

It is one of the largest and most relied-upon safety nets in the US and a financial lifeline for over 73 million Americans - but under the wrecking ball of DOGE, Social Security is now buckling under the weight of brutal staffing cuts. What began as of …

Democrats seize on a new issue to use against the GOP: Social Security

Democrats say there is evidence that the push is working. Representative Marilyn Strickland, Democrat of Washington, reported having more than 22,000 constituents on a recent tele-town hall on Social Security. Martin O’Malley, a former Maryland governor …

Trump’s team not dissuaded by challenges of first 100 days

When President Donald Trump stood in the Capitol Rotunda to deliver his second inauguration address, he made a series of proclamations and predications as he declared: “A tide of change is sweeping the country.” Nearly 100 days after he took the oath, that …

‘Paralyzing’: Pharma at a crossroads

Driving the Day THE PHARMA STRUGGLE — Big Pharma, long a lobbying powerhouse in Washington, is struggling to settle on a strategy for defending itself against President Donald Trump’s Republican Party, according to six industry lobbyists and three company …

The top rate question remains

CAN YOU RUN FROM THE PAST? The question over whether Republicans might actually hike tax rates on the highest earners isn’t going anywhere. In fact, that very question clearly makes some Republicans uncomfortable, and it seems like it will hang over the …

Playbook: Europe’s ‘Trump whisperer’ arrives

With help from Eli Okun, Garrett Ross and Bethany Irvine Good Thursday morning. This is Jack Blanchard, genuinely excited to hear (via the NYT and others) that we’ve found possible signs of life on a distant planet. “This is a revolutionary moment,” said …

Trump admin considers killing big energy projects in Dem states

The first tranches of funding for the seven selected hubs in the $7 billion program were delivered to recipients before the Biden administration left office. The sites were envisioned to help speed development of hydrogen as a clean fuel that could help …

Montana Legislature's 69th session comes to a close

A New Trump Executive Order Will Have Devastating Effects On This Community

My name is Laak’os Dagozhoogo Parsons. I am Chippewa Cree from Northern Montana, and I come from the “In the front at the end” Bedonkohe band of the Chiricahua Apache in Arizona. As it has for generations before me, the United States government is …

Is a faith-based charter school a threat to religious freedom, or a necessity to uphold it? The weighty decision lies ...

As demonstrators gathered outside, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments on April 30, 2025, about whether Oklahoma can operate the nation’s first faith-based charter school. St. Isidore of Seville would be a virtual, K-12 school run by the Roman Catholic …

Legislature Wraps After Months of Work on Taxes, Health Policy, Education Funding

The 69th Montana Legislature ended Wednesday after authorizing residential property tax relief and finalizing spending measures including a $16.6 billion budget bill to fund the state’s operations for the next two years. The House wrapped up its business …

The Legislature adjourns

The 69th Montana Legislature adjourned Wednesday after passing a two-year, $16 billion budget and a proposal to restructure property taxes. Both chambers voted to conclude their work on day 85 of the session. During that time, they considered more than 1, …

How States Can Build Disaster-Ready Budgets

Overview Policymakers at every level of government are grappling with the rising costs of storms, floods, wildfires, and other natural disasters and how best to aid affected communities. As disasters have grown in frequency and severity, so too has the …

MI policy expert analyzes Trump’s executive orders after 100-day milestone

As President Donald Trump crosses the 100-day mark of his second term, a Michigan political expert is taking a closer look, especially at the executive orders issued early on. President Trump has signed 139 executive orders, more than any president in …

5:00 a.m. american affairs american affairs ‘Dark Woke’ Is Cringey By Ross Barkan At best, the Democrats’ new ...

“Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota is among those who have tried to embrace the “dark woke” affect,” reports the New York Times. Photo: Jeff Swensen/Getty Images It’s official — the cringiest Democratic phrase of 2025 is “dark woke.” Brat Summer, indeed, is …

A Path Forward on Child Care Regulation: Differentiating Between Harmful Deregulation and Helpful Reform

Read the executive summary Introduction and summary “The teachers are already bogged down as it is … My son is incredibly smart, but he needs one-on-one attention. And if there are forty kids in the class, is he ever going to get that? If he’s having an …

Gianforte to decide where pot tax revenue lands

Clayton Murphy HELEBNA (UM Community News Service) — It’s now up to Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte to pick between two conservation-focused models for distributing state marijuana revenue — an account that drew in nearly $60 million in 2024. Billings …

Big Hole River’s rare Arctic grayling now threatened by government retreat

Imagine a basketball-cradling Danny DeVito standing atop a stack of Arctic grayling studies, lawsuits, op-eds and strategies. The 4-foot-10 actor could easily reach slam dunk territory. The population status of river-dwelling Arctic grayling in the Big …

How the feds abandoned reservations to burn 

Stay informed about the West. High Country News’ weekly email newsletters keep you up-to-date with our latest news and investigations from across the region. On a late summer day in 2020, Gina Lawrence stepped onto her porch and spotted fire rolling …

e.Republic’s Omar Sandoval Named Top 50 Technology Professional by OnConferences

Peer-nominated award recognizes leadership, innovation, and impact across the global technology community SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- e.Republic—the nation’s leading media, market intelligence, and public- …

Les Rubin, Founder of Main Street Economics, Warns of America's Financial Tipping Point

Les Rubin Shares a Wake-Up Call for Fiscal Responsibility, Limited Government, and the Survival of the American Dream WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Main Street Economics founder, Les Rubin, is sounding the …

President Julius Maada Bio Launches 'Freetown Roadmap' to Advance UN Security Council Reform

Sierra Leone hosts C-10 Retreat as President Bio calls for Africa’s rightful place in global peace and security governance. FREETOWN, WESTERN AREA URBAN DISTRICT, SIERRA LEONE, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sierra Leone’s President, Dr. …

Benjamin Franklin Gold And Silver Commemoratives Exclusively Offered By Rare Collectibles TV

Limited-edition numismatic treasures produced as tribute to Franklin’s legacy LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In 1950, the United States Mint issued the first specially-struck proof versions of half dollars …

PropertyRoom.com Awarded Contract with Sourcewell to Provide Online Auction Services for Government Agencies Nationwide

FREDERICK, MD, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PropertyRoom.com Awarded Contract with Sourcewell to Provide Online Auction Services for Government Agencies Nationwide PropertyRoom.com, the nation’s leading online auction site …

Community Involvement Highlights May 14 Meeting with Members of the Congressional Family Business Caucus

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Family-Owned Business Leaders Share Importance of Family Businesses Supporting Local Communities, Charities with House Members; Frank Luntz Gives Insights on Changing Political …

Qorvis Hosts Helping a Hero Veterans at Exclusive Butterworth’s Reception

Veterans Honored at White House Correspondents’ Weekend Event WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Helping a Hero, a Texas-based nonprofit dedicated to providing specially adapted homes for severely wounded, was proud to be a …

Open Letter: Call for donors to support civil society to prevent a crisis of asylum, reception and inclusion in Europe

|Published on: 30th April 2025|Categories: News| More than 100 civil society organisations working on asylum and migration have signed an open letter calling on institutional and private donors to increase their support to civil society in order to prevent …

The One Move America Hasn’t Made: Former CIA Advisor Warns the Nation Is Holding Back Its Most Strategic Advantage—Worth ...

WASHINGTON, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In an age of global competition, technological warfare, and energy insecurity, former CIA advisor Jim Rickards says the United States may still be sitting on its most powerful card. And no one in Washington …

Kazakhstan, OSCE and UN host Cross-Regional Dialogue on the Prosecution, Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Returnees ...

On 30 April, over 50 representatives from Central Asia, South-East Asia, and the Middle East and North Africa gathered in Astana to share good practices and exchange experience related to prosecution, rehabilitation and reintegration (PRR) of returnees …

Tariff Changes Put Pressure on HVAC and Plumbing Industry in Utah - S&S Mechanical Responds

Tariff hikes impact HVAC and plumbing costs in Utah; S&S Mechanical adapts with smart upgrades, transparent pricing, and proactive customer support. ST. GEORGE, UT, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Recent shifts in U.S. …

MatchAwards Joins Forces with Blockchain Legal Institute to Advance Blockchain Compliance & Education

BELTSVILLE, MD, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MatchAwards is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Blockchain Legal Institute (BLI), a global leader in blockchain compliance, education, and legal advocacy. This …

MicroSeismic Deploys DOE Funded Carbon Sequestration Monitoring System for Class VI Wells

A Bold Step Toward Safe, Scalable CCUS HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a bold step toward strengthening the science behind permanent carbon sequestration, MicroSeismic, Inc.’s advanced subsurface imaging and …

USHBC Applauds Final Passage of TAKE IT DOWN Act

WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) proudly celebrates the passage of the TAKE IT DOWN Act (S.146/H.R.633) in the U.S. House of Representatives. With …

Doctors Against Genocide Press Conference to Bring Dire Message to Capitol Hill: BREAD NOT BOMBS

WASHINGTON (DC), DC, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Members of the international group Doctors Against Genocide (DAG) will visit the U.S. Congress today to advocate for an immediate end to the unprecedented and accelerating …

The Rise of Intelligent Tech in Addiction Recovery: Bridging Traditional Support with Digital Innovation

Innovative tech is transforming treatment for substance use disorders, enhancing support, recovery, and accessibility through smart solutions. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The landscape of addiction recovery …

HII is Awarded Contract Modification for Construction of Two Additional Block V Virginia-class Submarines

NEWPORT NEWS, Va., April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that the Virginia-class shipbuilding team, which includes the company’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division, has been awarded a contract modification in support of …

Alona Lebedieva: The Memorandum with the United States Must Be Transformed into a Legally Flawless Agreement

KYIV, UKRAINE, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ukraine and the United States of America have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to conclude an Agreement on Economic Partnership. The document confirms the parties’ readiness to cooperate on the …

The American Debate No One Is Having—Until Now: Jim Rickards Spotlights a Buried Resource That Could Be Worth Up to $150 ...

WASHINGTON, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- From stimulus packages to spending cuts, debt ceilings to deficits, every major economic decision in Washington centers on what’s immediately visible. But according to Jim Rickards, former CIA advisor and …

Study reveals record-low public trust in Artificial Intelligence as new scorecard puts AI on the ballot

Survey shows Australians' trust in AI at an all-time low; election scorecard compares parties on backing an AI Safety Institute and AI Act. CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Australians' trust in AI has hit a …