President Trump is proposing $163 billion in cuts to non-defense discretionary spending for the 2026 fiscal year in what's known as a "skinny budget" — a summary of what the White House would like to see Congress do when it determines government spending Trump's proposals cover spending that Congress authorizes each year — which does not include spending on safety nets like Medicare The administration's full budget including all spending and revenue projections will follow in coming months The cuts represent an overall 22.6% cut in projected spending for the current fiscal year though there are big increases proposed for defense and border security climate funding and any spending on programs deemed to promote what the Trump administration calls "wokeism." The proposal comes after the White House and the cost-cutting project known as the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have already made dramatic cuts to spending and personnel at an array of agenci es We have a very close partnership with them," a senior White House official told reporters on a conference call The budget proposes cuts of more than 50% at the Environmental Protection Agency and the National Science Foundation it would cut $2.5 billion in spending by the Internal Revenue Service Education funding would be cut by 15%. But the official told reporters that Head Start funding for early child care was preserved The blueprint also proposes zeroing out several government agencies including the National Endowment for the Arts the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and AmeriCorps But there's a 13% hike for defense spending and a 65% jump for border security at the Department of Homeland Security These increases would be paid for in a massive spending package Republicans are working on through a process known as reconciliation But the president is required by law to send lawmakers a budget proposal each year The proposal is not binding — it's more of a list of the president's policy priorities That means Congress does not have to abide by what a president wants "Nearly all of these cuts are dead on arrival in Congress," said Jessica Riedl a budget expert at the right-leaning Manhattan Institute "But this may provide a roadmap for where DOGE will go in the next year If the president can't get this through Congress he may do as much as possible through executive orders and DOGE." Trump not only has Republican majorities in both houses — albeit slim majorities — but he also has a stranglehold on the GOP most Republicans have not openly objected to DOGE's drastic changes to spending But the White House is also not ruling out using what's known as impoundment to overrule Congress' spending decisions It has argued that a 1974 law requiring presidents to spend money as Congress directs is unconstitutional Become an NPR sponsor KARK family and friends are grieving the loss of Matthew Williams after a deadly collision on Saturday He was the head coach for the boy’s basketball team at White Hall High School Williams was also a coach for an AAU team called Legendary Athletes happy-go-lucky guy trying to help everybody,” Gilmore said ‘This is a match made in heaven right here.’” Williams died in a car accident in Pine Bluff Officials said it was a head-on collision with another vehicle White Hall High School Superintendent Gary Williams said when he heard the news his first thought was how to console his students “Understanding what it means to be there for the kids and the staff,” Williams said “And try to help understand what may not be something you can understand.” they will always remember who Coach Matt was “The biggest thing is just he would take his shirt off his back and give it to a person and walk around with no shirt on just to make sure he takes care of everyone around him,” Gilmore said Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" these are the actual most popular baby names so far in 2025 Whether it’s a short vacation or they’re jetting off to begin their career show the future traveler you care with a meaningful graduation gift National Teacher Appreciation Week begins May 5 take advantage of these freebies and deals The White Hall High School gym is quieter today the voice that once inspired and led with passion—all are now memories (KATV) — The White Hall High School gym is quieter today The community is grappling with the devastating loss of boys’ head basketball coach Matt Williams who tragically lost his life late Saturday night in a two-vehicle accident in Pine Bluff Coach Williams died from his injuries at the scene the exact cause of the collision remains under investigation He was the heart of the Bulldogs—an unwavering presence on the sidelines and a guiding force in the lives of countless young athletes His passion for the game was matched only by his commitment to his students and community and families gathered in the high school gym to honor the man who had left such an indelible mark on their lives Grief counselors were on hand to provide comfort but even their words seemed small in the face of such a loss A memorial service is expected to be announced soon offering the community an opportunity to come together Matt Williams leaves behind more than wins and seasons—he leaves a legacy of compassion His impact will echo in the halls of White Hall High and in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing him The Pine Bluff Police Department is continuing its investigation Additional details will be shared as they become available White Hall Vineyards has shut down its winemaking operations White Hall was one of the older establishments in Virginia’s relatively young wine country and had a wider distribution than many others Well before the Monticello Viticultural Area was named the No White Hall wines could be found on store shelves outside the commonwealth Established in 1992 by Tony and Edie Champ White Hall sits on 210 acres at 5285 Sugar Ridge Road in the Albemarle County community that shares its name vistas of the Blue Ridge Mountains and an 11-bedroom residence on site the property has temporarily been removed from the market and is “in limbo,” according to listing agent Richard Walden as the owner is continuing to evaluate some financial matters in the Albemarle County community of the same name Walden told The Daily Progress he first sold the land to the Champs back in 1988 and later custom-built the stone house on the property for the new owners White Hall has not released a public statement regarding the closure but it is listed as permanently closed on Google Maps and its website is no longer active Another Virginia winery confirmed the news — primarily to prevent confusion given their similar names An 11-bedroom residence at the White Hall Vineyards property in Albemarle County was custom-built for the Champ family 23 to say that the Estate at White Hall is not closed nor planning to close but that the Champs’ daughter Lisa confirmed the business her parents founded in Albemarle County is closing “Lisa was a good friend to us when we first started our winery We even have a wine tank we purchased from her that we lovingly refer to as ‘Lisa Champ,’” according to the Estate at White Hall Vineyard’s post “Her family started the winery & vineyard in the 80s We are sad to have this confirmed but wish her & her staff all the best in their next chapter!” Several of the Albemarle County White Hall’s neighbors are prominent wineries Grace Estate Winery and the up-and-coming Fallen Tree Vineyard which opened its tasting room last year White Hall Vineyards in Albemarle County opened in 1992 making it one of the older wineries in Virginia’s relatively young wine country All of these wineries belong to the Monticello American Viticultural Area surrounding Charlottesville known as the “Napa Valley of the East Coast.” The Monticello AVA though younger than the wine countries of California has been racking up awards in recent years A winery in the region has taken home the Governor’s Cup Wine Enthusiast magazine named the Monticello wine country “Wine Region of the Year.” But there are signs that Virginia’s wine country has reached a turning point Walden said roughly 30 vineyards are now on the market in Virginia including several in the Monticello region It’s unclear which specific wineries are listed as most of them are “under discrete listings,” as Walden puts it where all identifying information is concealed has about 15 properties registered on its website under “Virginia Wineries for sale,” a list that includes Cunningham Creek Winery & Brewery The family-owned and -operated vineyard in Palmyra was most recently listed in October for $2.9 million ehemphill@dailyprogress.com With our weekly newsletter packed with the latest in everything food Email notifications are only sent once a day Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInWHITE HALL and friends across Arkansas are mourning the loss of basketball coach Matthew Williams Williams was killed in a car crash on Saturday night in Pine Bluff He was the head basketball coach at White Hall High School and previously worked at Jonesboro High School happy-go-lucky guy trying to help everybody.” Read the full story at KARK To report a typo or correction, please click here. Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. Conservatives have faced furious opposition from their constituents during town hall meetings in their districts I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice The White House is encountering pushback from congressional Republicans as the administration works to enshrine the cuts instituted by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency into law. Congressional Republicans have said in private conversations that it would be a stretch to codify even a small part of the cuts put in place by Musk, according to The Washington Post. Both the courts and Congress are refusing to legally protect the cuts pushed through by Musk, and the White House has few options to ensure the reductions have a lasting effect. This comes as several Republicans have faced furious opposition from their constituents during town hall meetings in their districts. Some Republicans have refused to hold such meetings, and others have blamed the opposition from voters on the Democrats Last month, Florida Republican Rep. Byron Donalds attempted to tell his constituents about the benefits of DOGE as he faced shouting and jeers from voters. “Are you going to allow me to answer the question?” he asked an audience member Republicans have faced outrage from voters concerned about possible cuts to programs such as Medicare and Social Security. The chaos at some town halls prompted some lawmakers to move to a phone-in format or avoid holding meetings at all, following advice from the National Republican Congressional Committee Robert Shea is a Republican who previously worked at the White House budget office “None of the activities of the DOGE have heretofore had any impact on the budget those savings don’t really become real,” he told The Post Shea and other budget experts told the paper that the administration has to choose between putting in place congressionally approved funding or violating federal budget law which would lead to a constitutional crisis The White House suggested sending a small share of the DOGE cuts for congressional approval — $9.3 billion of cuts, primarily handling the removal of the foreign aid agency, the U.S. Agency for International Development, the remains of which have been folded into the State Department Those cuts would also include cutbacks to funding for public broadcasting Musk has so far claimed that DOGE has instituted $160 billion in cuts after claiming during the campaign that he would find $2 trillion in reductions However, lawmakers started sharing their apprehensions regarding the smaller package of cuts this week. Maine Republican Senator Susan Collins told colleagues that she would struggle backing cuts to PEPFAR Speaking about the chances of the package passing in the Senate where it would only need 51 votes according to a 1974 budget law “I think it depends what’s in it precisely.” if that includes the women’s global health initiative as is rumored The 1974 budget law allows for requests for funding to be rescinded to be fast-tracked meaning that lawmakers wouldn’t have to be concerned about a Democratic filibuster The chair of the House Appropriations Committee, Oklahoma Republican Rep. Tom Cole noted that passing the DOGE cuts would be hard even though Republicans are in control of Congress He requested that the administration review the package before it’s sent to Congress to make sure the cutbacks have political backing “Do you really want to roll out and have a failure?” he asked The request for cuts of $9 billion was supposed to be the first “If we can’t pass a $9 billion rescission package, we might as well all pack it up, give in and admit we’re all going to go bankrupt,” Kentucky Republican Senator Rand Paul said, according to The Post. “I think it’s tiny because they’re trying to get to the smallest number they can get and get a victory,” he added. Musk has told reporters that it’s now up to Congress and the Cabinet to take charge as he takes a step back from his DOGE efforts. “How much pain is the Cabinet and this Congress willing to take?” said Musk. “Because it can be done, but it requires dealing with a lot of complaints.” Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies govt and politics/government"},{"score":0.749613,"label":"/law govt and politics/politics/elections/presidential elections"},{"score":0.702496,"label":"/law White Hall High School will return to class on Monday Head basketball coach Matthew Williams died from a car wreck in Pine Bluff Saturday around south Hazel Street and 46th Avenue It was heart breaking news for Eric Walden Jr “There’s been a lot of emotional trauma students at White Hall have had to deal with over the last few years,” Walden said Walden says the loss has stretched past the hearts of Matt’s closest friends and family “I think without me knowing him personally that speaks to his character and the type of man that he was,” Walden said His heart goes out to all of coach Matt’s loved ones “I hope that they seek out whatever grief counseling or whatever aid they need to help get them through The accident is still being investigated by Pine Bluff police The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame was probably the furthest thing from the minds of Jack White and Meg White when they stepped into a gritty Cass Corridor bar to play their first gig for a handful of folks the White Stripes are indeed headed for posterity in the hall of fame: The Detroit duo is part of a 2025 class of inductees revealed Sunday night When the White Stripes are officially inducted during a Nov they’ll become the 22nd Detroit artist enshrined in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s prestigious performer wing when Aretha Franklin was the rock hall’s first female inductee The 2025 honorees were revealed Sunday night on “American Idol,” part of a broader RRHOF-Disney-ABC alliance that will include a live stream of the Nov 8 ceremony on Disney+ and a later special on ABC-TV In the years following their summer 1997 debut at Detroit’s Gold Dollar, the White Stripes became flagbearers for a raw, minimalist movement broadly known as the garage rock revival, leading a wave of bands such as the Strokes and Black Keys. The Detroit duo drew on a deep well of hometown influences for its blues-brewed sound with Meg White’s straightforward drumming undergirding Jack White’s explosive guitar and expressively yelped vocals Their music was accompanied by a signature red-and-white aesthetic and a whimsical mythology that portrayed the duo as brother and sister (They were in fact a formerly married couple.) Before they bowed out in 2011, the White Stripes served up six studio albums and hits such as “Hotel Yorba,” “Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground,” “We’re Going to Be Friends” and the crowning “Seven Nation Army," whose riff endures as a popular sports-stadium anthem around the globe More: Revealing the White Stripes: The inside story of the early years More: Insane Clown Posse in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame? You asked for it. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame also announced 2025 inductions in other categories Warren Zevon) and musical excellence (Thom Bell Sunday’s announcement presents immediate intrigue: What will be Meg White’s involvement come November at L.A.’s Peacock Theater Beyond occasional spottings around Detroit the Grosse Pointe Woods-born drummer has been a reclusive figure since the band’s 2011 split So would she join Jack White for a White Stripes reunion set Those aren’t unprecedented questions at the RRHOF where history is lined with drama involving original band members — including contentious situations among the likes of Kiss There’s no apparent animosity between Jack and Meg White — she regularly attends his Detroit solo concerts — so that wouldn’t seem to factor in here We can assume Jack White is up for some sort of live performance on Nov 8: The southwest Detroit native has a way of rising to the prime-time spotlight most recently last summer’s hometown Michigan Central spectacular and February’s “Saturday Night Live” 50th anniversary concert The reemergence of Meg White for the first White Stripes performance in 16 years would certainly make for a gripping But given the duo’s convictions when it comes to history it wouldn’t be shocking if they opted to leave the purity of their legacy as it is This year’s Rock & Roll of Fame induction was a second shot for the White Stripes: The band was originally nominated in 2023 during their first year of eligibility which kicks in 25 years after an artist’s first commercial release that was the 1998 single “Let’s Shake Hands”) And this might not be Jack White’s only opportunity for RRHOF glory: Along with his various other band projects he will eventually will become eligible for induction as a solo artist Contact Detroit Free Press music writer Brian McCollum: 313-223-4450 or bmccollum@freepress.com Congressman Jerry Nadler and State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal Present: The White House has begun the process of looking for a new leader at the Pentagon to replace Pete Hegseth official who was not authorized to speak publicly This comes as Hegseth is again mired in controversy over sharing military operational details in a group chat The defense secretary is under fire after revelations that he shared classified information in a group chat with his wife The source said Hegseth used the Signal messaging app on his personal smartphone, detailing minute-by-minute classified information about airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen. It happened at about the same time in March that Hegseth shared similar details with top White House officials in a different Signal chat group that accidentally included a journalist pilots if that information about the timing of strikes was intercepted by U.S Already the Houthis have twice shot down American predator drones White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt denied that there's an effort to replace Hegseth, posting on X that President Trump "stands strongly" behind him Trump backed Hegseth and said concerns over the Signal chats are a "waste of time." "He's doing a great job — ask the Houthis how he's doing," Trump said Hegseth had denied wrongdoing at a White House Easter event earlier Monday they take anonymous sources from disgruntled former employees and then they try to slash and burn people Hegseth was likely referring to four senior advisers who left the Pentagon abruptly last week. Former Defense Department spokesperson John Ullyot resigned and then published an opinion piece calling the past month at the Pentagon a "full-blown meltdown" of infighting that is hurting President Trump Three other Pentagon advisers — Dan Caldwell, Colin Carroll, and Darin Selnick — were escorted out of the Pentagon and accused of leaking information to the press. The trio then put out a joint statement on X calling their dismissal "unconscionable" and saying they have not even been told what they stand accused of leaking "All three of us served our country honorably in uniform — for two of us this included deployments to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan we understand the importance of information security and worked every day to protect it," they wrote Caldwell and Selnik are longtime associates of Hegseth who worked with him at Concerned Veterans for America a Democrat on the Armed Services Committee said in a statement that Hegseth should accept responsibility "But we must not forget that ultimate responsibility here lies with President Trump for selecting a former weekend TV host without any experience successfully leading a large and complex organization to run our government's biggest department and make life and death decisions for our military and country," she said A previous version of this story misspelled John Ullyot's name as Ollyot Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker – According to officials with the Pine Bluff Police Department a man is dead and another critically injured after a traffic collision on Saturday night In a release police officials said that the crash happened at 11:01 p.m in the area of South Hazel Street and 46th Avenue 37-year-old Matthew Williams was driving southbound on South Hazel Street and a 2015 GMC Sierra driven by 38-year-old Darrion Williams was traveling north Police said that at some point the two vehicles collided and Darrion was ejected from his vehicle He was transported to a local hospital and his condition is listed as critical Matthew Wiliams was pronounced dead at the scene by Jefferson County Deputy Coroner Eric Belcher He is the head coach of the White Hall High School Boys Basketball team and multiple friends have posted remembrances on his social media Officials said that both families have been notified Anyone with information regarding this accident is asked to call the detective office tip line at 870-730-2106 NBC News White House correspondent Vaughn Hillyard will become the newest member of the Alumni Hall of Fame at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication this May The Arizona native will be inducted as part of ceremonies surrounding the spring graduation season Earlier this year Hillyard was promoted to White House correspondent for NBC News after a decade on the road across the country covering campaigns Hillyard earned both a bachelor’s and master’s degree from ASU in 2013 before moving to NBC associate producer and correspondent before earning the White House correspondent position “I’m humbled to be honored by the Cronkite School the institution that opened the path for me to be a White House correspondent today,” Hillyard said “The faculty and my fellow students at the Cronkite School instilled in me the energy ethics and integrity that we should all strive for in being vehicles of truth storytelling and those who are drawn to our rapidly-evolving newsrooms Batts said Hillyard represents the very best “Vaughn represents the ideals of the Cronkite School: a commitment to serving the public with accurate information about the issues and events that impact their lives,” Batts said “The trajectory of his career is a testament to his talent and hard work We are very proud that he is one of our graduates.” Hillyard will be inducted into the Cronkite Alumni Hall of Fame during an invitation-only ceremony on Wednesday Contact Us Support ASU Ohio (WSYX) — A capacity crowd filled Whitehall City Hall last night as residents gathered to voice their opinions on several high-profile issues during the city council meeting city officials distributed colored wristbands and rotated groups of community members in and out to ensure everyone had an opportunity to participate The agenda included second readings of legislation aimed at declaring Whitehall a "Welcoming and Supportive City" for immigrants and a safe haven for the LGBTQ+ community Both measures attracted significant public interest and passionate commentary Additionally, the council considered the third reading of legislation related to the controversial Fairway Cliffs development project. The ordinances involved the creation of a community authority and the approval of a tax abatement for the project. One resident showed opposition to the development project, stating, "My husband and I have written to various council members in regards to expressing our trepidation in regards to the Fairway Cliffs Development." Public comments continued until 9:30 p.m., after which the council cast their votes. All three ordinances related to the Fairway Cliffs development narrowly passed, each by a margin of just four votes. new video loaded: How the White House Press Briefing Is Changing Library funding is under threat. Find out how you can show up for libraries: ala.org/showup WASHINGTON – An executive order issued by the Trump administration on Friday night, March 14, calls for the elimination of the Institute of Museum and Library Services the nation’s only federal agency for America’s libraries The following statement was made by the American Library Association: school and academic libraries for generations By eliminating the only federal agency dedicated to funding library services the Trump administration’s executive order is cutting off at the knees the most beloved and trusted of American institutions and the staff and services they offer: To dismiss some 75 committed workers and mission of an agency that advances opportunity and learning is to dismiss the aspirations and everyday needs of millions of Americans And those who will feel that loss most keenly live in rural communities.  academic and special libraries deserve more Libraries of all types translate 0.003% of the federal budget into programs and services used in more than 1.2 billion in-person patron visits every year and everywhere decisions are made about libraries The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is an independent federal agency that supports libraries and museums in all 50 states and U.S IMLS administers both federal grants to states and discretionary grants to individual library entities District Court for the District of Columbia granted a temporary restraining order to block the Trump Administration’s dismantling of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) AFSCME Challenge Trump Administration Gutting of Institute of Museum and Library Services The American Library Association (ALA) today released the highly anticipated Top 10 Most Challenged Books List An executive order issued by the Trump administration on Friday night calls for the elimination of the Institute of Museum and Library Services The American Library Association launched a new supporter program on February 10 inviting the public to join the fight to protect libraries and library professionals at a pivotal moment in our country’s history The American Library Association responds to the Department of Education's dismissal of complaints about censorship and discrimination: the "effort to terminate protections.. advances the demonstrably false claim that book bans are not real." 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held Wednesday night colleagues and community members who came together to honor a man who meant so much to so many he had aspirations,” one colleague said Those who attended shared their heartfelt memories about Williams who was a dedicated coach and a passionate teacher and mentor One parent sharing Williams touched the hearts and lives of these kids on and off the court in a time when we actually felt like we were at the end of our rope but it’s sad Coach Matt won’t get to see him graduate,” she said Williams was described as a vibrant community member who brought energy Many shared his commitment to the Bulldogs basketball team fostering a sense of camaraderie and determination that will be hard to replicate and I think that is something we can all agree on,” another colleague said it was evident that Williams had left an indelible mark on White Hall As friends and family continue to mourn Matt Williams’ untimely passing they do so with the assurance that his legacy will live on through every player he inspired “Coach left this footprint on our heart and on our court we will never be the same,” one person said “We will be better because he played a part in our lives.” President Trump invited cryptocurrency advocates to the White House Friday for a summit on digital assets a first-of-its-kind event aimed at highlighting the significant shift in posture that the Trump administration is taking on crypto compared with its predecessors The event came hours after Trump signed an executive order establishing a cryptocurrency strategic reserve which the White House says will host an estimated 200,000 bitcoin The order also calls on officials to look for "budget-neutral" ways to buy additional bitcoin "America will follow the rule that every bitcoin [holder] knows very well: never sell your bitcoin I don't know if that's right or not," Trump said at the White House White House AI and crypto czar David Sacks described the reserve as a "digital Fort Knox" and said the government had been losing out on bitcoin's value by selling it prematurely flanked by Sacks and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Trump applauded efforts in Congress to try and provide regulatory frameworks around cryptocurrency He said he hoped lawmakers put legislation related to cryptocurrency on his desk before the August recess "This is a tremendous opportunity for economic growth and innovation in our financial sector and will really go a long way," he said The White House didn't release a guest list of who attended the event but other administration officials like Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and head of the Small Business Administration Kelly Loeffler spoke — as well as Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss twins who founded the Gemini crypto exchange Trump has been critical of the Biden administration's enforcement push through the Securities and Exchange Commission in trying to crack down on cryptocurrency In recent weeks, his administration has rolled back investigations and lawsuits against crypto businesses The Senate also voted to get rid of a Biden-era rule that required some crypto businesses to report information to the IRS The summit is one of the first steps in figuring out how to create a regulatory framework for cryptocurrency the regulatory complex has been very combative against the innovators in the space," Harvey said "So it's time to step back and to look at the possible benefits of this new technology and weigh them against the costs." can see how the Clay family lived when they were one of the most powerful families in the country furniture being moved," said head tour guide Stephanie Thurman Thurman says it's most likely Cassius Marcellus Clay the well-known abolitionist who lived in the home his father Green Clay built in 1799 as well as Cassius' wife Mary Jane Warfield "She's the one who built this newer section of the house," said Thurman "And considering how much money she put into it I can't stay I blame her for not wanting to leave." Thurman says she herself has experienced multiple haunted encounters to wax candles falling out of their holders with no explanation Others have reported hearing music from a family piano Thurman says the phantom presence does not bother her "I have been here long enough that as long as there are no messes for me to clean up The house is open to the public for tours and events White Hall is hosting a special Halloween tour called the Ghost Stories and Scandals tour visit the White Hall State Historic Site Facebook page Report a typo