#federal-cuts
#federal-cuts

CA joins Democratic-led states in lawsuit to block layoffs at Education Department

The Trump Administration's drastic cuts to the Department of Education are being legally challenged by Democratic state attorneys general.

Trump Purge of Virtually the Entire USAID Workforce' to Begin Sunday Night After Clearing Legal Challenge

Trump administration to fire 2,000 USAID employees, affecting agency's operations significantly after a judge ruling.

SF politics

fromwww.berkeleyside.org

Fired (or not?) from Trump's EPA, this Berkeley resident says his worst fears have come true

The Trump administration's cuts to the EPA risks worsening environmental quality and halting wetland restoration efforts.

Mental health

Trump Is on Shaky Legal Ground With Mass Layoffs at H.H.S., Experts Say

Mass layoffs in the Department of Health and Human Services have led to significant concerns over mental health programs and legal authority.

fromBusiness Insider

Fox News host Jesse Watters says DOGE should spare veterans after hearing his friend's job is on the line

Jesse Watters called on Trump and Musk to protect veterans from federal workforce cuts affecting probationary employees.

fromThe Nation

Trump's Firing Frenzy Is Hitting the GOP Where It Hurts

Trump's proposed budget cuts would severely reduce support for disaster recovery and other federal services, affecting thousands of employees.

NYC parents

fromABC7 San Francisco

CA joins Democratic-led states in lawsuit to block layoffs at Education Department

The Trump Administration's drastic cuts to the Department of Education are being legally challenged by Democratic state attorneys general.

Trump Purge of Virtually the Entire USAID Workforce' to Begin Sunday Night After Clearing Legal Challenge

Trump administration to fire 2,000 USAID employees, affecting agency's operations significantly after a judge ruling.

SF politics

fromwww.berkeleyside.org

Fired (or not?) from Trump's EPA, this Berkeley resident says his worst fears have come true

The Trump administration's cuts to the EPA risks worsening environmental quality and halting wetland restoration efforts.

Mental health

Trump Is on Shaky Legal Ground With Mass Layoffs at H.H.S., Experts Say

Mass layoffs in the Department of Health and Human Services have led to significant concerns over mental health programs and legal authority.

fromBusiness Insider

more#trump-administration

Fox News host Jesse Watters says DOGE should spare veterans after hearing his friend's job is on the line

Jesse Watters called on Trump and Musk to protect veterans from federal workforce cuts affecting probationary employees.

#research-funding

Science

fromCornell Chronicle

Roundtable to consider 'Science Under Siege' | Cornell Chronicle

Discussion on challenges to research funding and support due to political changes.

Event fosters interdisciplinary dialogue among science and humanities scholars.

3 days ago

Education

Cuts to science grants force San Jose researchers, student to scramble

Science

fromCornell Chronicle

Roundtable to consider 'Science Under Siege' | Cornell Chronicle

Discussion on challenges to research funding and support due to political changes.

Event fosters interdisciplinary dialogue among science and humanities scholars.

3 days ago

Education

Cuts to science grants force San Jose researchers, student to scramble

more#research-funding

fromBKReader

1 week ago

Brooklyn Org Unveils Campaign to Boost Nonprofit Funding

Together, we will stand in the gap to support one another and our essential local nonprofits. Focusing on our local communities has never been more essential. When national solutions dissipate, local action becomes our most powerful tool for change.

Brooklyn

fromSan Jose Spotlight

1 week ago

Santa Clara County projects $1B in Medi-Cal cuts - San Jose Spotlight

Congressional Republicans' 'big, beautiful bill' could deal a bleak, brutal blow to Santa Clara County's public hospital system, anticipating over $1 billion in revenue losses from federal cuts to Medi-Cal.

Public health

#snap

East Bay (California)

fromThe Oaklandside

Medicaid and SNAP threats rattle low-income residents in Alameda County

Proposed federal cuts to Medicaid and food stamps may drastically impact low-income residents in Alameda County.

2 weeks ago

Public health

Federal cuts to grocery aid worry consumers in Bay Area

East Bay (California)

fromThe Oaklandside

Medicaid and SNAP threats rattle low-income residents in Alameda County

Proposed federal cuts to Medicaid and food stamps may drastically impact low-income residents in Alameda County.

2 weeks ago

Public health

Federal cuts to grocery aid worry consumers in Bay Area

more#snap

fromFast Company

1 month ago

'Cuts have consequences': A South Florida meteorologist explains Trump's NOAA cuts are degrading weather forecasts

I'm here to tell you that I'm not sure I can do that this year, because of the cuts, the gutting, the sledgehammer attack on science in general.

Miami food

fromwww.housingwire.com

1 month ago

Have DOGE job cuts led to more housing inventory in Washington, D.C.?

And it doesn't only impact civil servants as many private businesses in D.C. are tied to the federal government.

Washington DC

San Francisco

fromMission Local

1 month ago

S.F. to budget $400M in reserve in anticipation of federal cuts

San Francisco plans to establish a $400 million reserve fund to safeguard against potential federal budget cuts.

Trump proposes a trillion-dollar defense budget.

Trump's 2026 budget emphasizes significant cuts to federal programs while increasing defense spending.

MSNBC's Michael Steele Literally Clucks Like Chicken Mocking GOP Senator

Sen. Jim Banks, confronted by fired federal workers, dismissed one as a 'clown' while asserting cuts were necessary, prompting backlash from critics like Michael Steele.

Left-wing politics

San Francisco

fromsfist.com

fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Thousands Attend Hands Off' Anti-Trump Protests Across Bay Area, Nationwide

The Hands Off protests united diverse groups nationwide against federal cuts and authoritarianism, marking significant resistance to the current administration.

Higher education

Higher Education Unions Mobilize to "Kill the Cuts" - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

A coalition of labor and civil society is mobilizing against federal cuts in higher education with demonstrations across 30 US cities.

#town-hall

fromSFGATE

SF politics

Tahoe's Trump-loving congressman won't answer calls from residents

fromsfist.com

SF parents

Sunday Links: Over 800 Constituents Flock To Santa Clara Town Hall, Exceeding Capacity

fromSFGATE

SF politics

Tahoe's Trump-loving congressman won't answer calls from residents

fromsfist.com

SF parents

Sunday Links: Over 800 Constituents Flock To Santa Clara Town Hall, Exceeding Capacity

EPA Cuts Would Strike a Blow to New York, Former Agency Administrator Says

Federal cuts to the EPA threaten critical environmental protections and data essential for public health in New York.

NYC parents

fromwww.theguardian.com

Judge blocks Trump administration plan to cut millions for teacher training

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration's education funding cuts due to their negative impact on teacher training and statewide education programs.

Rage Against Elon Musk Turns Tesla Into a Target

Tesla faces backlash as protests escalate following federal cuts initiated by Elon Musk.

US politics

How Can You Not Ask Questions?!' CNN's Pamela Brown Battles House Republican Over DOGE-Musk Oversight in Fiery Skirmish

Elon Musk's influence on federal cuts and oversight was fiercely debated, highlighting concerns over government job cuts and data access.

Toronto startup

Rage Against Elon Musk Turns Tesla Into a Target

Tesla faces backlash as protests escalate following federal cuts initiated by Elon Musk.

How Can You Not Ask Questions?!' CNN's Pamela Brown Battles House Republican Over DOGE-Musk Oversight in Fiery Skirmish

Elon Musk's influence on federal cuts and oversight was fiercely debated, highlighting concerns over government job cuts and data access.

more#elon-musk

Non-profit organizations

fromEntrepreneur

IRS Planning Mass Layoffs, Cutting Half of Workforce: Report | Entrepreneur

IRS plans to reduce workforce by up to 50% during tax season, risking delays in processing returns and audits.

Cuts are part of a broader initiative under President Trump's government downsizing efforts.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Opinion: Trump and Musk are coming for your summer vacation

Early spring is ideal for planning summer vacations, but upcoming changes may complicate travel due to significant job cuts in national parks.

fromIntelligencer