$300 million

The Department of Justice announced the Model Cities Initiative, which will direct nearly $300 million in federal funding to transform public safety in America’s cities.

The Justice Department announced the Model Cities Initiative, allocating nearly $300 million in federal funding to two to four cities for implementing strategies to reduce crime and enhance public safety. Proposals are due by September 1.

Mark Zuckerberg's $300 million superyacht drew public backlash in Seattle as Meta announced 1,400 layoffs in the local office. The contrast between the luxury yacht and job cuts sparked criticism.

FBI Director Kash Patel announced a 'generational' overhaul, reducing bureaucracy, reassigning over 1,000 agents to field offices, and adopting AI tools to enhance investigations. The reforms aim to cut costs by $300 million and prioritize domestic security through new initiatives like a multiagency mission center for domestic terrorism.