chopping block

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Also on the chopping block is $1.6 billion for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which oversees the National Weather Service and other climate and weather agencies.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Campbell’s stock will need a nice rally in the coming months, or it could be next on the chopping block.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

“Suddenly everyone took action and many coal plants were on the chopping block or getting retired,” McMahon said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 28, 2026

Last week, the Bulwark broke the story, since confirmed by other outlets, that Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is also on the chopping block.

From Salon • Dec. 11, 2025

She set up a chopping block across the armrests of her wheelchair.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario