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So the world's richest man spends a fortune backing Trump and is given the go-ahead to...
-Run an "efficiency" agency despite having billions in govt contracts
-Replace civil servants with his own cronies
-Gain access to sensitive Treasury payment systems
See the problem?
-Run an "efficiency" agency despite having billions in govt contracts
-Replace civil servants with his own cronies
-Gain access to sensitive Treasury payment systems
See the problem?
February 2, 2025 at 6:49 PM
So the world's richest man spends a fortune backing Trump and is given the go-ahead to...
-Run an "efficiency" agency despite having billions in govt contracts
-Replace civil servants with his own cronies
-Gain access to sensitive Treasury payment systems
See the problem?
-Run an "efficiency" agency despite having billions in govt contracts
-Replace civil servants with his own cronies
-Gain access to sensitive Treasury payment systems
See the problem?
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Breaking news: The White House has removed two top security officials at the U.S. Agency for International Development, the world’s largest provider of food assistance, after they refused to let representatives of Elon Musk access restricted spaces.
USAID security officials on leave after refusing access to Musk allies
Billionaire and Trump ally Elon Musk has been denigrating USAID, which is the world’s largest provider of food assistance.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 2, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Breaking news: The White House has removed two top security officials at the U.S. Agency for International Development, the world’s largest provider of food assistance, after they refused to let representatives of Elon Musk access restricted spaces.
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The Trump administration has placed two top security chiefs at the U.S. Agency for International Development on leave after they resisted turning over classified material in restricted areas to Elon Musk’s staffers. America, please stand with us—we are fighting to defend this country!
February 2, 2025 at 7:09 PM
The Trump administration has placed two top security chiefs at the U.S. Agency for International Development on leave after they resisted turning over classified material in restricted areas to Elon Musk’s staffers. America, please stand with us—we are fighting to defend this country!
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Elon Musk is now posting illegal federal job offers, according to the head of a huge labor union.
Anyone surprised?
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Anyone surprised?
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Elon Musk’s Doge accused of ‘illegal’ job posting by federal workers’ union
Union leader claims Trump-created organization is ‘corrupt’ as X owner posts vague request for applications
www.theguardian.com
January 27, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Elon Musk is now posting illegal federal job offers, according to the head of a huge labor union.
Anyone surprised?
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Anyone surprised?
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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For the last four years, Jennifer Abruzzo vigorously defended workers' rights and cracked down on union-busters as General Counsel at the National Labor Relations Board.
She was one of the strongest pro-worker voices in the federal government.
Trump just fired her.
She was one of the strongest pro-worker voices in the federal government.
Trump just fired her.
The most important protector of workers' rights you've never heard of
Listen now | Why Jennifer Abruzzo is critical
robertreich.substack.com
January 29, 2025 at 12:00 AM
For the last four years, Jennifer Abruzzo vigorously defended workers' rights and cracked down on union-busters as General Counsel at the National Labor Relations Board.
She was one of the strongest pro-worker voices in the federal government.
Trump just fired her.
She was one of the strongest pro-worker voices in the federal government.
Trump just fired her.
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NEW: House Dems are holding an “emergency virtual caucus meeting” at 1 pm over the “Illegal Republican Funding Freeze,” per a notice that just went out to members (via John Bresnahan)
January 28, 2025 at 5:36 PM
NEW: House Dems are holding an “emergency virtual caucus meeting” at 1 pm over the “Illegal Republican Funding Freeze,” per a notice that just went out to members (via John Bresnahan)
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Great to see President Trump draining the swamp by finally taking on Big Missing And Exploited Children special interests.
January 28, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Great to see President Trump draining the swamp by finally taking on Big Missing And Exploited Children special interests.
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"We’re facing drug shortages and price-gouging that were unheard of in ancient times, and it’s entirely self-inflicted. Real medicine is cheap and plentiful. The problem is that doctors refuse to prescribe raw onions anymore."
I’m Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and It’s Time to Build a Healthcare System for 2025 BCE
“After saying that he would let Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ‘go wild on health,’ President-elect Donald J. Trump said Thursday that he would nominate him...
buff.ly
January 29, 2025 at 3:33 PM
"We’re facing drug shortages and price-gouging that were unheard of in ancient times, and it’s entirely self-inflicted. Real medicine is cheap and plentiful. The problem is that doctors refuse to prescribe raw onions anymore."
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The man no rational person would put in charge of the public’s health robertreich.substack.com/p/the-man-no...
The man no rational person would put in charge of the public’s health
Friends,
robertreich.substack.com
January 29, 2025 at 3:35 PM
The man no rational person would put in charge of the public’s health robertreich.substack.com/p/the-man-no...
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The Department of Government Efficiency, a post-election promise brought to life by President Trump via executive order looks different than its original proposal to broadly cut federal spending.
With a new home for DOGE in the White House, here's what you need to know
The Department of Government Efficiency, a post-election promise brought to life by President Trump via executive order, looks different than its original proposal to broadly cut federal spending.
www.npr.org
January 29, 2025 at 3:56 PM
The Department of Government Efficiency, a post-election promise brought to life by President Trump via executive order looks different than its original proposal to broadly cut federal spending.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. survived heroin addiction and says that if confirmed as head of the Department of Health and Human Services, he'll build treatment "farms" to help people recover.
RFK Jr. says he'll fix the overdose crisis. Critics say his plan is risky
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. survived heroin addiction and says that if confirmed as head of the Department of Health and Human Services, he'll build treatment "farms" to help people recover.
www.npr.org
January 29, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. survived heroin addiction and says that if confirmed as head of the Department of Health and Human Services, he'll build treatment "farms" to help people recover.
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President Trump signed an executive order seeking to end gender-affirming medical treatments for children and teenagers under the age of 19.
Trump signs an order restricting gender-affirming care for minors
President Trump signed an executive order seeking to end gender-affirming medical treatments for children and teenagers under the age of 19.
www.npr.org
January 29, 2025 at 1:48 PM
President Trump signed an executive order seeking to end gender-affirming medical treatments for children and teenagers under the age of 19.
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This comments section is the first time I've felt even a shred of hope in eight days.
From the fednews community on Reddit
Explore this post and more from the fednews community
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January 29, 2025 at 5:41 AM
This comments section is the first time I've felt even a shred of hope in eight days.
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Tim Kaine warns Chump will stiff you!
www.rawstory.com/trump-buyout/
Musk did the same to Xitter employees.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.rawstory.com/trump-buyout/
Musk did the same to Xitter employees.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
'He'll stiff you': Senator warns federal workers Trump's 'buyout' offer is bogus
Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) has an urgent warning for federal workers considering President Donald Trump's buyout offer: it's bogus.According to CBS News Capitol Hill correspondent Alan He, Kaine issued his...
www.rawstory.com
January 29, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Tim Kaine warns Chump will stiff you!
www.rawstory.com/trump-buyout/
Musk did the same to Xitter employees.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.rawstory.com/trump-buyout/
Musk did the same to Xitter employees.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Federal workers who don’t want to return to the office are being offered buyouts, according to a memo posted to the US Office of Personnel Management’s website.
Trump administration offers buyouts to federal workers | CNN Politics
Federal workers who don’t want to return to the office are being offered buyouts, according to a memo posted to the US Office of Personnel Management’s website Tuesday night.
www.cnn.com
January 29, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Federal workers who don’t want to return to the office are being offered buyouts, according to a memo posted to the US Office of Personnel Management’s website.
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Two weeks of activity by GOP members in the House evaporated under a recent Minnesota Supreme Court decision, which held that the one-seat edge Republicans currently enjoy there does not constitute a quorum.
Minnesota legislative session takes on ‘Twilight Zone’ feel with ‘so much uncertainty’
As a quarrel over power hits its two-week mark, many around the Capitol wonder when the Minnesota Legislature’s session will feel real.
www.mprnews.org
January 29, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Two weeks of activity by GOP members in the House evaporated under a recent Minnesota Supreme Court decision, which held that the one-seat edge Republicans currently enjoy there does not constitute a quorum.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth revoked the security detail and security clearance for Gen. Mark Milley, according to Pentagon spokesman John Ullyot, an unprecedented move against the former top US general who became a frequent target of President Donald Trump.
Defense secretary revokes security detail and clearance for Trump critic Gen. Mark Milley, orders investigation | CNN Politics
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday revoked the security detail and security clearance for Gen. Mark Milley, according to Pentagon spokesman John Ullyot, an unprecedented move against the former...
www.cnn.com
January 29, 2025 at 6:37 AM
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth revoked the security detail and security clearance for Gen. Mark Milley, according to Pentagon spokesman John Ullyot, an unprecedented move against the former top US general who became a frequent target of President Donald Trump.
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An opinion poll indicated that 85% of Greenlanders do not wish their Arctic island — a semi-autonomous Danish territory — to become a part of the United States, with nearly half saying they see interest by US President Donald Trump as a threat reut.rs/3CqJvtc
Greenlanders overwhelmingly oppose becoming part of the United States, poll shows
An opinion poll indicated that 85% of Greenlanders do not wish their Arctic island - a semi-autonomous Danish territory - to become a part of the United States, with nearly half saying they see interest by U.S. President Donald Trump as a threat.
reut.rs
January 29, 2025 at 11:07 AM
An opinion poll indicated that 85% of Greenlanders do not wish their Arctic island — a semi-autonomous Danish territory — to become a part of the United States, with nearly half saying they see interest by US President Donald Trump as a threat reut.rs/3CqJvtc
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US politics live: Trump’s attempt to freeze federal funding will have ‘devastating impact’, non-profits say
US politics live: Trump’s attempt to freeze federal funding will have ‘devastating impact’, non-profits say
Federal agencies were ordered to ‘temporarily pause all activities’ related to government financial assistance
Explained: Trump’s funding freeze temporarily blocked by court
Good morning and welcome to our live coverage of all the latest developments…
www.theguardian.com
January 29, 2025 at 11:17 AM
US politics live: Trump’s attempt to freeze federal funding will have ‘devastating impact’, non-profits say
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If they leave, it's not like there is much chance they're coming back to that, or a similar position. That expertise is just gone as they are forced to move onto something else to pay the bills. A spectacular waste from a "short" delay in the machinery that funds science. 5/6
January 23, 2025 at 12:23 PM
If they leave, it's not like there is much chance they're coming back to that, or a similar position. That expertise is just gone as they are forced to move onto something else to pay the bills. A spectacular waste from a "short" delay in the machinery that funds science. 5/6