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Trump administration to provide $8 billion to farmers amid high diesel prices
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will dole out $8 billion to farmers to offset rising diesel fuel prices.
Taxpayers are funding private school tuition. It’s helping classical Christian schools expand
Keith Castello spends a lot of time praying about available real estate. Driving in his white pickup under a glaring Texas sun, the classical Christian school administrator points out empty office parks, a shopping mall, and an old church - all locations he is scouting for new Christian schools.
Trump offers bounty for Americans who spot fraud
President Trump escalated his war on fraud Tuesday, announcing what he called a groundbreaking program to pay a 1% "commission" to anyone who successfully exposes fraudulent activity in government programs.
How to steal a billion dollars from Uncle Sam
Brett Blackman sits behind bars in the federal prison in Miami, fresh off getting a 19-year prison sentence from U.S. District Judge David Leibowitz. His crime? He aimed to steal a billion dollars from the government -- and succeeded in getting Medicare and other insurers to actually pony up more than $450 million.
Prince George’s council chair vows transparency after uproar over grant money to friend’s charity
Prince George's County Council Chair Krystal Oriadha is trying to claw back $7.6 million in taxpayer funds she directed to a personal friend's charity, following mounting public backlash.
Bigger than Trump: Senate candidates sound alarm on Social Security
In New Hampshire, where most voters are older than 50, Social Security, not President Trump, tops the list of voters' concerns.
Top Democrats and allies join the wealthiest to fight a California billionaire tax
It is not just tech moguls and venture capitalists fighting a California proposal to tax the net worth of billionaires, even though they are putting up the majority of the money in one of the most expensive ballot fights in state history.
DNC sues Trump administration, alleging taxpayer-funded ads violate propaganda law
The Democratic National Committee on Wednesday sued President Donald Trump's administration for recent television advertisements that promoted his political message while costing taxpayers millions of dollars.
Trump’s executive order on dyed diesel will offer little relief, farmers and truckers say
Farmers, truckers and economists say a move to cut taxes on diesel will provide little relief from record-high fuel prices that have soared since the U.S. attacked Iran months ago.
81 U.S. aircraft lost or damaged in Iran war, report shows
The war in Iran has left 81 U.S. aircraft lost or damaged, which would cost $5.1 billion at full replacement prices, according to a Washington Times calculation using federal unit costs for 73 of them.
Trump says super PAC will pay for taxpayer-funded ads that sparked backlash
President Donald Trump said Monday that he will stop using taxpayer funds for television advertisements glorifying himself that sparked a major backlash, and instead tap his super PAC to cover costs going forward.
A new Trump proposal would require tax filers to disclose citizenship status to the IRS
The Trump administration would require U.S. taxpayers to disclose their citizenship and work authorization status to the IRS as part of a proposed change to the annual tax form that nearly all workers file each year.
Rivals for California governor clash over homelessness, Trump in only debate as ballots go to voters
Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra clashed nonstop for an hour Wednesday in the sole televised debate in their contest for California governor, presenting sharply contrasting visions for how they would deal with homelessness, soaring household costs and high taxes in the nation's most populous state.
Spain unveils urgent housing decree amid mass protests over an 87-year-old’s eviction
Spain's government on Tuesday presented measures to address the country's housing crisis that has drawn tens of thousands of people to the streets in recent days after the eviction of an 87-year-old woman last week. It remains to be seen if they go far enough to appease protesters.
Is it a crime? Lawmakers from both parties question Trump’s taxpayer-funded ads
The White House's decision to run taxpayer-funded ads with images of President Trump and campaign-style rhetoric is sparking bipartisan alarm and calls for legislative fixes or punishment under campaign-finance laws.
Federal workforce cuts hurt majority of Washington region, says poll
The Trump administration's federal workforce reductions have negatively affected more than half of residents of the nation's capital, according to a new survey.
Alaska’s Dan Sullivan joins candidates in key Senate races calling for a pause on diesel exports
Republican candidates who supported the Iran war are moving quickly to show they hear voters' complaints about high fuel and grocery prices tied to the conflict -- proposing a gas tax suspension and a temporary halt to diesel exports as the midterm elections near.
Asbury is first seminary to end federal loans after Trump cuts aid to low-paying college programs
Asbury Theological Seminary in Kentucky has become the first confirmed collegiate ministry program to phase out federal student loans.
Trump’s federal worker buyouts cost $6.7 billion
Taxpayers footed a $6.7 billion bill for President Trump's buyouts to get federal employees to quit in 2025, according to the Government Accountability Office.
Treasury Secretary Bessent says he would work with House GOP leaders on Trump dividend plan
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said President Trump's intent to pay $5,000 to American adults is "very real" and he looks forward to working with House Speaker Mike Johnson on the plan, if necessary.