White House Clarifies Executive Order Pausing IRA Disbursements

The Office of Management and Budget said the order only applied to some programs under the Inflation Reduction Act. The White House Office of Management and Budget released a memo this week clarifying what authorized allocations can potentially be rescinded from the Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law under a Jan. 20 executive

Musk’s Efficiency Drive Sets Sights on the Penny

Nixing the coin could be one of DOGE’s recommendations for slashing government waste. Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is targeting the U.S. penny, or the cent, as something to eliminate to save costs. “The penny costs over 3 cents to make and cost US taxpayers over $179 million in FY2023,” the department wrote

Trump, Vance Promise ‘Pro-Family and Pro-Life’ Administration

The pledge made at the March for Life follows Trump’s pardoning of 23 pro-life activists. At the 52nd annual March for Life on Friday, President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance vowed to stand with pro-life advocates in supporting children and families both in and outside the womb. Trump, addressing attendees via video message

Department of Education Takes Action to Eliminate DEI, Appoints New Senior-Level Staff

Looking back, the agency has granted more than $1 billion for DEI initiatives since 2021, according to an advocacy group. The Department of Education announced on Jan. 23 that it was taking steps to remove diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives from the agency, which includes putting related staff on paid leave. “These actions are