Lavish Spending Amid Shutdown: White House Renovations and Private Jets
October 22, 2025
Witches’ brooms, caused by dwarf mistletoe, are vital for wildlife, offering habitat and resources in forest ecosystems.
Day 22 of the federal shutdown, with no resolution in sight. Federal employees face missed paychecks, and programs risk funding cuts.
Day 22 of the federal government shutdown sees no progress in negotiations, impacting federal employees’ paychecks.
The Michigan Senate passed a bill requiring lawmakers to disclose spending requests 10 days before a vote for transparency.
Montana’s utility commission demoted President Brad Molnar in a contentious 3-2 vote, citing leadership failures.
The federal shutdown leads to layoffs in Title X, affecting family planning services. Arizona’s program continues for now.
An animal rights group appeals to the Michigan Supreme Court after requests for a chimpanzee hearing were denied.
Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren faces criticism for skipping his address amid a lawsuit over a firing decision.
SoFi Technologies will create 225 jobs in Charlotte, boosting the local economy with a $24M annual payroll and $3M investment, strengthening NC’s financial hub.
Kent County faces a child welfare crisis as funding cuts threaten foster care services, prompting legal action by WMPC.
Three U-M Medical School faculty, Dee E. Fenner, Lisa Hope Harris, and Frederick Kofi Korley, join the National Academy of Medicine.
