A Surrey council has ‘no choice’ but to make £11m a year in cuts and sell hundreds of millions in assets or face immediate bankruptcy

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.

A Surrey council has ‘no choice’ but to make £11m a year in cuts and sell hundreds of millions in assets or face immediate bankruptcy

MAC theater coordinator awarded Champion of Excellence for maintaining program amid cuts

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.

MAC theater coordinator awarded Champion of Excellence for maintaining program amid cuts

Protests Erupt Across France as Demonstrators Challenge President Macron’s Budget Cuts and Political Leadership

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.

Protests Erupt Across France as Demonstrators Challenge President Macron’s Budget Cuts and Political Leadership

Trump Slashes $5 Billion In Foreign Spending Using Rare Executive Maneuver

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.

Trump Slashes $5 Billion In Foreign Spending Using Rare Executive Maneuver

FEMA staff argue Trump administration’s cuts risk undoing progress since Katrina

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 mass transit cuts foreshadow possible similar moves by other agencies across US

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.

Philadelphia’s mass transit cuts foreshadow possible similar moves by other agencies across US

Gabbard slashing intelligence office workforce, cutting budget by more than $700 million

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.

Gabbard slashing intelligence office workforce, cutting budget by more than $700 million

Election Commission faces $100K FY26 budget cut ahead of gubernatorial election

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.

Election Commission faces $100K FY26 budget cut ahead of gubernatorial election

US Republican senators push back on Trump cuts to foreign aid and public media

Republican senators are pushing back against President Trump’s proposed cuts to foreign aid and public media, signaling internal disagreements over budget priorities.

US Republican senators push back on Trump cuts to foreign aid and public media

US cyber agency CISA faces stiff budget cuts

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is among several U.S. agencies facing significant budget cuts under the Trump administration, raising concerns about the nation’s cyber defenses.

US cyber agency CISA faces stiff budget cuts