DOGE Cuts Update: Pete Hegseth Announces $5.1 Billion DOD Contract Cuts
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced that the Department of Defense (DOD) will cut $5.1 billion in “wasteful” spending. In a video on Thursday, Hegseth said he was signing a memo directing the termination of $5.1 billion in DOD contracts. The cuts include contracts worth $1.8 billion for consulting services from private firms for the […]
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DOGE Cuts Update Today: Over a Dozen Buildings Sold Off
According to Elon Musk‘s Department of Government Efficiency, the General Services Administration (GSA) has sold more than a dozen federal buildings. “Since January 20th, @USGSA has been working to right size the federal real estate portfolio, which is liable for more than $20+ billion in deferred maintenance,” DOGE wrote on X, formerly Twitter, on Monday. […]
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Social Security in ‘Death Spiral’ After DOGE Cuts
A union leader has said the Social Security is in a “death spiral” as the Trump administration continues to make cuts at the federal agency. Newsweek has contacted the Social Security Administration (SSA) for comment via email. Why It Matters Since the Trump administration took office in January, the unofficial Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) […]
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How Trump’s USAID Cuts Are Impacting Ukraine’s Civilians
It’s an icy February morning in Vinnytsia, a city in western Ukraine where families displaced by the war have found refuge. For Maryna, 42, the struggle to rebuild a life shattered by conflict is far from over. A mother who fled from Kherson with her son describes the emotional and physical toll of displacement. “After […]
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US National Parks Group Issues Update for 2025 Amid Funding Cuts
As warmer months bring a surge in visitors to America’s national parks, the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) is warning that the 2025 season may be shaped by staff shortages, closures, and increased safety risks, all linked to significant budget reductions. A blog post published by the independent non-profit organization warns that recent budget decisions […]
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National Weather Service Suspends Critical Service Again Amid DOGE Cuts
The National Weather Service (NWS) is suspending more weather balloon observations, a critical tool in forecast ability, due to a lack of staffing. Newsweek reached out to the NWS via email Thursday night for comment. Why It Matters During President Donald Trump‘s second term in office, he has implemented the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), […]
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From DOGE Cuts To Trump’s Approval Rating—This Week’s Best Reader Remarks
Newsweek readers have expressed thought-provoking opinions on critical issues this week — from sweeping cuts at the Department of Education to attempts to boycott Tesla. One reader wrote that the plan to decentralize U.S. education and shift control to the individual states “poses several risks” and could exacerbate inequalities. While another reader warned that “Trump […]
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VA Job Cuts Spark Anger: ‘Putting Veterans Last’
The Department of Veterans Affairs has fired 1,400 staff after its first round of layoff terminated 1,000 employees on February 13, sparking anger from lawmakers. Senator Richard Blumenthal, a Democrat and the ranking member of the Senate VA committee expressed concerns following the administration’s sweeping cuts. “Doug Collins continues to put the interests of veterans […]
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Full List of Social Security Offices Closing After DOGE Cuts
Recent federal initiatives from President Donald Trump and his administration have led to the closure of multiple Social Security offices, raising concerns about the accessibility of services for beneficiaries nationwide. Newsweek reached out the Social Security Administration via email for comment. Why It Matters Trump, in collaboration with Elon Musk‘s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), […]
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