Trump Administration Cuts Funding for Global Human Trafficking Prevention Programs
#TrumpCuts #LaborRightsThe Trump administration has cut 69 international programs combating child labor and human trafficking, risking decades of progress. The terminated programs, totaling over $500m, supported labor standards globally, with the Department of Labor citing a lack of alignment with agency priorities. read more
Trump's Budget Cuts Threaten US Higher Education and Research
#TrumpCuts #HigherEdDisruptionThe Trump administration's funding cuts to higher education institutions and research are causing chaos on campuses, impacting long-term research, education quality, and student support. Research grants have been frozen or cut, leading to hiring freezes, layoffs, and program cuts. read more
Trump Appoints Musk and Ramaswamy to Lead Government Efficiency Office
#GovernmentEfficiency #TrumpCutsTrump nominated Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead a new office for government cuts. They aim to slash regulations, reduce wasteful spending, and restructure agencies, likening their work to the Manhattan Project. Billionaire Musk plans to cut $2 trillion from the budget. read more