A shift in the wind is happening high above us, where Silicon Valley innovation is intercepting government budget cuts, and together they're painting a new picture of our skies. WindBorne, a weather startup born in 2019, is stepping up to the plate to supply AI-powered weather balloons for Uncle Sam. This comes after the Department of Government Efficiency, under the … [Read more...] about DOGE Cuts Ground Weather Balloons, Sparking Forecast Accuracy Concerns
Government Spending
Speaker Johnson Pushes Slimmer Tax Plan, Demands Deeper Spending Cuts
House Speaker Mike Johnson, an old hand from Louisiana, is steering his Republican ship toward a fiscal iceberg, hoping to avoid the crushing weight of a $4.5 trillion tax reduction plan. True to form, Johnson wants to trim that package down to a more manageable $4 trillion, with $1.5 trillion in spending cuts tossed in for good measure, according to a saga spun by … [Read more...] about Speaker Johnson Pushes Slimmer Tax Plan, Demands Deeper Spending Cuts
Over 15,000 USDA Workers Exit After Taking Trump-Era Buyout Deal
According to the USDA's briefing to congressional staff, more than 15,000 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) employees have accepted one of two financial incentives offered by the Trump administration to leave the agency. This is about 15% of USDA's total staff. As part of its effort to shrink the federal workforce, President Donald Trump and his billionaire friend … [Read more...] about Over 15,000 USDA Workers Exit After Taking Trump-Era Buyout Deal
Elon Musk’s DOGE Expands Influence at SEC Amid Ongoing Restructuring
According to sources familiar with the situation, the Department of Government Efficiency of Elon Musk is adding a third member of staff at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Since March, DOGE has examined agency contracts and organizational charts to identify possible restructuring and cuts. The Trump administration has largely used voluntary buyouts to shed 16% … [Read more...] about Elon Musk’s DOGE Expands Influence at SEC Amid Ongoing Restructuring
New Bill Proposes to Stop Making Pennies for Good
The liberals in Washington are so desperate to save a few bucks, they're now coming after your pocket change! Can you believe it? Senators Jeff Merkley and Mike Lee are pushing a bill to stop making pennies. They're calling it "common cents." They claim this will save taxpayers money. But let me break this down in a way that makes sense. The government spent $100 million … [Read more...] about New Bill Proposes to Stop Making Pennies for Good
