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China delays approval of BYD’s Mexico plant
https://www.ft.com/content/36ae6f78-aadb-47bb-a5cd-ec69b420cbe1
https://www.ft.com/content/36ae6f78-aadb-47bb-a5cd-ec69b420cbe1
China delays approval of BYD’s Mexico plant
Beijing is concerned US proximity could lead to leakage of key smart car technology used by Tesla’s main rival
www.ft.com
March 19, 2025 at 2:13 AM
China delays approval of BYD’s Mexico plant
https://www.ft.com/content/36ae6f78-aadb-47bb-a5cd-ec69b420cbe1
https://www.ft.com/content/36ae6f78-aadb-47bb-a5cd-ec69b420cbe1
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Johns Hopkins to Cut More Than 2,000 Workers Funded by Federal Aid [Gift link] nyti.ms/4iPRMpU
Federal Cuts Prompt Johns Hopkins to Cut More Than 2,000 Workers
The university, a leader in scientific research, has been hard hit by the Trump administration’s cuts, which will slash at least $800 million from its budget.
www.nytimes.com
March 13, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Johns Hopkins to Cut More Than 2,000 Workers Funded by Federal Aid [Gift link] nyti.ms/4iPRMpU
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NEW: Nearly half of the workforce at the U.S. Education Department will be eliminated today, according to Semafor
March 11, 2025 at 7:53 PM
NEW: Nearly half of the workforce at the U.S. Education Department will be eliminated today, according to Semafor
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I'm appalled by the USDA's decision to pause funding to the University of Maine System.
This will hurt our farmers, halt critical research, and impact students throughout Maine.
Once again, our state is being targeted for retribution—all because our officials are standing up for the rule of law.
This will hurt our farmers, halt critical research, and impact students throughout Maine.
Once again, our state is being targeted for retribution—all because our officials are standing up for the rule of law.
USDA halts more than $100M in funding for University of Maine System programs
The move temporarily pauses USDA funding for Maine's university system after President Donald Trump threatened to cut off the state over Maine's decision to allow transgender athletes to compete in sp...
www.pressherald.com
March 11, 2025 at 4:56 PM
I'm appalled by the USDA's decision to pause funding to the University of Maine System.
This will hurt our farmers, halt critical research, and impact students throughout Maine.
Once again, our state is being targeted for retribution—all because our officials are standing up for the rule of law.
This will hurt our farmers, halt critical research, and impact students throughout Maine.
Once again, our state is being targeted for retribution—all because our officials are standing up for the rule of law.
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U.S. Marshals have warned federal judges of unusually high threat levels as Elon Musk and other Trump administration allies ramp up efforts to discredit judges who stand in the way of White House efforts to slash federal jobs and programs. www.reuters.com/world/us/jud...
Exclusive: Judges face rise in threats as Musk blasts them over rulings
U.S. Marshals have warned federal judges of unusually high threat levels as tech billionaire Elon Musk and other Trump administration allies ramp up efforts to discredit judges who stand in the way of White House efforts to slash federal jobs and programs, said several judges with knowledge of the warnings.
www.reuters.com
March 5, 2025 at 8:14 PM
U.S. Marshals have warned federal judges of unusually high threat levels as Elon Musk and other Trump administration allies ramp up efforts to discredit judges who stand in the way of White House efforts to slash federal jobs and programs. www.reuters.com/world/us/jud...
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US President Donald Trump cast doubt on his willingness to defend Washington's NATO allies, saying he would not do so if they are not paying enough for their own defense reut.rs/4ikXgck
Trump: If NATO members don't pay, US won't defend them
U.S. President Donald Trump cast doubt on Thursday on his willingness to defend Washington's NATO allies, saying he would not do so if they are not paying enough for their own defense.
reut.rs
March 7, 2025 at 2:59 AM
US President Donald Trump cast doubt on his willingness to defend Washington's NATO allies, saying he would not do so if they are not paying enough for their own defense reut.rs/4ikXgck
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WASHINGTON (AP) - Most drastic cut in spending by US consumers in three years last month despite decline in inflation.
February 28, 2025 at 1:47 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) - Most drastic cut in spending by US consumers in three years last month despite decline in inflation.
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DOGE says it has saved $55 billion in federal spending so far, but its website only accounts for $16.6 billion of that
DOGE Says It’s Saved $55 Billion, Itemized Data Show Far Less
The federal cost-cutting effort dubbed the Department of Government Efficiency says it has saved $55 billion in federal spending so far, but its website only accounts for $16.6 billion of that.
www.bloomberg.com
February 19, 2025 at 12:56 PM
DOGE says it has saved $55 billion in federal spending so far, but its website only accounts for $16.6 billion of that
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Scientists at the CDC were ordered late on Friday to withdraw any pending publications, at any scientific journal, that mention terms such as “transgender,” “immigrant,” “L.G.B.T.” or “pregnant people.”
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/02...
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/02...
Live Updates: Trump Signs Orders Imposing Steep Tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China
www.nytimes.com
February 2, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Scientists at the CDC were ordered late on Friday to withdraw any pending publications, at any scientific journal, that mention terms such as “transgender,” “immigrant,” “L.G.B.T.” or “pregnant people.”
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/02...
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/02...
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"Trump's Tariffs Hit US Growth Before, and Threaten to Again" https://buff.ly/3ChnAoj
Good recap of the research showing how Trump's first tariffs hit manufacturing, investment, & growth (much to the Fed's dismay)
Good recap of the research showing how Trump's first tariffs hit manufacturing, investment, & growth (much to the Fed's dismay)
January 28, 2025 at 10:38 PM
"Trump's Tariffs Hit US Growth Before, and Threaten to Again" https://buff.ly/3ChnAoj
Good recap of the research showing how Trump's first tariffs hit manufacturing, investment, & growth (much to the Fed's dismay)
Good recap of the research showing how Trump's first tariffs hit manufacturing, investment, & growth (much to the Fed's dismay)
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The National Institutes of Health has clarified the restrictions on travel, purchasing, and meetings that President Donald Trump’s new administration imposed on NIH staff last week, easing some concerns about measures that set off chaos within the agency. scim.ag/3WD2g3j
NIH memo addresses ‘confusion’ about restrictions imposed by Trump, easing some concerns
Memo from acting director to staff allows some purchasing, and suggests travel and study sections could soon resume
scim.ag
January 27, 2025 at 11:41 PM
The National Institutes of Health has clarified the restrictions on travel, purchasing, and meetings that President Donald Trump’s new administration imposed on NIH staff last week, easing some concerns about measures that set off chaos within the agency. scim.ag/3WD2g3j
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Is the communications pause that's been imposed on the US government's health agencies affecting you? @statnews.com would love to hear about it. Please let us know. www.statnews.com/2025/01/25/t...
Are you affected by the Trump administration’s pause on health communications, science meetings, and reviews?
Have you been affected by the Trump administration’s pause on communications, science meetings, and reviews? @statnews would like to hear from you.
www.statnews.com
January 25, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Is the communications pause that's been imposed on the US government's health agencies affecting you? @statnews.com would love to hear about it. Please let us know. www.statnews.com/2025/01/25/t...