In Texas, where food insecurity is on the rise, advocates are urging state officials to restore a summer food assistance program that was recently cut from the state budget. This program, they argue, could benefit millions of children during the months when school-based meals are less accessible.

Millions of Americans face critical challenges as tighter work requirements and reduced budgets for SNAP jeopardize vital food assistance. Experts warn that these measures could push veterans, refugees, and other vulnerable populations closer to food insecurity and poorer health outcomes.

A Surrey council is under intense pressure to cut £11 million a year while selling off hundreds of millions in assets. The plan is driven by a mounting £1.1 billion debt and a stark warning from the Government about looming bankruptcy.

Mineral Area College has reached salary equity for its faculty and staff in the 2025-2026 year, fulfilling a key institutional goal. During the same meeting, the Board of Trustees also honored theater coordinator Amanda Dement for keeping the program alive in 2021 despite significant budget reductions.

Protests have spread across France in response to President Macron’s planned budget cuts, sparking direct confrontations with police and snarling traffic in major cities. Organized under the “Block Everything” movement, demonstrators are calling for a full reevaluation of the country’s fiscal priorities and political leadership.

President Donald Trump has moved to slash $4.9 billion in foreign aid using an executive maneuver last applied nearly five decades ago. In a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), posted on social media, Trump indicated that the funds come from programs managed by the State Department.

A group of current and former FEMA officials is voicing alarm about the Trump administration’s approach to disaster relief. They warn that recent budget cuts and sweeping policy changes could reverse crucial improvements made since Hurricane Katrina.

Philadelphia’s transit authority, SEPTA, is trimming services to cope with surging costs and dwindling ridership. Experts warn that these cuts could foreshadow a nationwide trend if other U.S. agencies face similar economic pressures.

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence will see significant downsizing under Director Tulsi Gabbard’s leadership. Citing inefficiency in the current structure, Gabbard is slashing over $700 million from the agency’s annual budget.

The Guam Election Commission is facing a significant $100,000 budget cut for fiscal year 2026, announced by Executive Director Maria Pangelinan at a Thursday board meeting. The reduction comes at a critical time as the island prepares for its upcoming gubernatorial election.