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16 Things Trump Has Put His Face Or Name On Since Taking Office
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politics19h ago

16 Things Trump Has Put His Face Or Name On Since Taking Office

  • A BuzzFeed list catalogs 16 places where Trump’s name or image appears on government sites and assets.
  • The Labor Department building in Washington, DC is one example cited in the list.
  • The US Department of Agriculture and Justice buildings are among the sites named.
  • The list also mentions a commemorative coin design and a 24-carat gold coin linked to the anniversary.
  • The Trump branding extends to a family of sites, including a proposed presidential library and museum in Miami.
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Federal government made $186B in improper payments last fiscal year
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politics5h ago

Federal government made $186B in improper payments last fiscal year

  • Federal improper payments totaled $186 billion in FY 2025, up $24 billion from FY 2024, per the GAO report.
  • Medicare and Medicaid accounted for the largest share of improper payments identified by the GAO.
  • The GAO cites reporting gaps and new reporting all of which influenced the FY 2025 estimate.
  • GAO recommends stronger internal controls and accountability to curb future improper payments.
  • The estimate excludes some programs, such as the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).
  • The report covers 64 programs across 15 agencies, with 73% of improper payments in five areas.
  • GAO urges faster deployment of internal control plans for future emergencies.
  • Officials stress accountability and oversight to cut improper payments.
  • The report indicates a significant portion of improper payments stem from government programs unrelated to reporting in 2024.
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Key US science panels are being axed - and others are becoming less open - College of Arts and Sciences
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politics3h ago

Key US science panels are being axed - and others are becoming less open - College of Arts and Sciences

  • Nature reports the Trump administration terminated more than 100 advisory science committees.
  • Remaining committees have become less open, reducing transparency for scientific input.
  • Experts say there should be a structure to enable external input for agencies.
  • The report focuses on the broader impact on science agency governance.
  • The analysis is based on a Nature article about U.S. science advisory structures.
  • The piece quotes Barbara Entwisle, a former CSAC chair and sociologist at UNC Chapel Hill.
  • The analysis highlights ongoing concerns about independence of remaining committees.
  • The article notes external input is a crucial source for best scientific ideas.
  • UNC Chapel Hill experts weigh in on the implications for science policy.
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