Senators worry about proposed FY 2027 budget cuts to U.S. Forest Service amid active fire season

by Amy L. Wong | May 14, 2026 | Environment, Featured, Politics, Science + Technology

WASHINGTON — Senators balked at proposed budget cuts to the world-leading U.S. Forest Service, including the complete elimination of all forest research funding, during a subcommittee meeting late last month. U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz answered questions...

Representatives question plans to outsource NASA work to industry, move contractors in-house

by Amy L. Wong | Apr 28, 2026 | Business & Tech, Economy, Politics, Science + Technology

WASHINGTON — NASA administrator Jared Isaacman faced pushback from representatives on Monday about the iconic agency’s proposed hiring strategy, which would shrink public service opportunities for the younger generation. Isaacman said earlier this week that he plans...

U.S. trade representative Jamieson Greer denies rising costs, tariff impact, defends U.S.-Iran war

by Amy L. Wong | Apr 23, 2026 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON — U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer repeatedly stated on Wednesday that he thought prices have not increased since last year and consumers are not paying more because of tariffs. Data from the Federal Reserve, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and some...

Protestors, representatives raise concerns about the president’s FY 2027 budget cuts to healthcare

by Amy L. Wong | Apr 21, 2026 | Health, Politics

WASHINGTON — Tensions erupted during Wednesday’s House hearing on President Donald Trump’s budget, as several representatives and protestors pressured a top White House official about their healthcare concerns.  The hearing featured Russell Vought, the director of the...