President Donald Trump threatened to use the government shutdown as an opportunity to cut federal funding to Democratic-run states and agencies, targeting what he called 'Democratic Agencies' and discussing potential firings and cuts, despite legal and constitutional questions about the legality of such actions.
Michigan House Republicans proposed a $54.6 billion budget focusing on cutting waste and reallocating funds to priorities like roads, safety, and education, resulting in significant cuts to various departments and jobs, and facing opposition from Democrats amid a looming government shutdown deadline.
The Patriots finalized their 53-man roster for the 2025 NFL season, making key decisions on players including rookies, veterans, and undrafted free agents, with notable cuts and roster surprises across all positions.
The Minnesota Vikings finalized their 53-man roster for the 2025 NFL season, making strategic trades and cuts, including waiving 15 players and placing some on injured reserve, with a roster consisting of 25 offensive players, 25 defensive players, and 3 specialists.
The Green Bay Packers are releasing wide receiver Mecole Hardman and linebacker Isaiah Simmons as they trim their roster to 53 players before the NFL season.
The Las Vegas Raiders released 18 players, including notable veterans Phillip Dorsett and Jaylon Smith, along with other experienced receivers and several players placed on waivers, as part of their roster adjustments.
The Patriots are finalizing their 53-man roster with some veterans coming and going, including notable absences and returns from injury, as they prepare for the regular season and make their final cuts before the deadline.
The New York Giants began their roster cuts, releasing players including Montrell Washington, Zach Pascal, and Jordan Bly, as they trim down from 90 to 53 players. The cuts aim to clarify the team’s depth chart, especially at wide receiver, and come amid ongoing preseason evaluations. Notable events include rookie Cam Skattebo's NFL debut and a serious injury to DB TJ Moore. The team continues to refine its roster ahead of the regular season.
The Pittsburgh Steelers released 11 players, including long snapper Jake McQuaide and quarterback Logan Woodside, as part of their roster cuts to meet the NFL's 53-player limit, with some moves indicating confidence in injured players like Christian Kuntz.
The New York Giants have begun their final roster cuts for the 2024 season, releasing eight players including some with previous NFL experience, as they prepare to finalize their 53-man roster by Tuesday.
The Patriots are looking to strengthen their roster before the NFL season starts, considering options like trades and waiver claims across positions such as interior offensive line, tackle, tight end, linebacker, third quarterback, and cornerback, especially to address depth issues revealed in the preseason and final roster cuts.
The Philadelphia Eagles have signed DE Ogbonnia Okoronkwo and iDL Jacob Sykes, while waiving RB Lew Nichols and EDGE KJ Henry, as part of their roster adjustments.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to make significant roster changes during training camp, with GM Omar Khan actively seeking outside upgrades and making tough decisions on player cuts to shape their 53-man roster for the upcoming season.
The Kansas City Chiefs released tight end Kevin Foelsch and offensive guard Tremayne Anchrum Jr. as part of roster adjustments after signing new players Geor’Quarius Spivey and Joey Lombard, both tryout players from minicamp, with Foelsch and Anchrum having previous NFL experience with other teams.
The Pittsburgh Steelers' minicamp revealed potential roster cuts, especially among veterans like Dean Lowry, Scotty Miller, and Mark Robinson, as the team evaluates depth and talent ahead of the preseason, with tough decisions expected from GM Omar Khan and coach Mike Tomlin.