How Trump's federal "buyout" offer compares with Musk's 2022 Twitter takeover

Federal employment board pauses firing of 6 probationary staffers

A quasi-judicial board has temporarily blocked the firing of six federal employees who were terminated as the Trump administration directed agencies to oust probationary staffers — an early ...

The Hill - 5d

#AltGov: the secret network of federal workers resisting Doge from the inside

Government employees fight the Trump administration’s chaos by organizing and publishing information on Bluesky. After seeing Elon Musk ’s X post on Saturday afternoon about an email that would ...

The Guardian - 5d

Mass Federal Firings May Imperil Pets, Cattle and Crops

The terminations, which hit agencies involved in protecting the nation’s food supply and agricultural products, could have long-lasting consequences, experts said.

The New York Times - 5d

Marjorie Taylor Greene: Federal workers 'don't deserve' their paychecks

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) said federal workers “don’t deserve” their paychecks during a House Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing Tuesday. “Those are not real jobs ...

The Hill - 5d

The Federal Reserve's favorite recession indicator is flashing a danger sign again

The 10-year yield fell below that of the 3-month note, marking an "inverted yield curve" that has a sterling recession prediction record.

CNBC - 5d

Federal agencies told to submit "reorganization plans," prepare for mass firings

The Office of Management and Budget and the Office of Personnel Management asked agencies to submit plans for downsizing by March 13.

CBS News - 5d

Federal layoffs shake up Virginia ahead of 2025 governor's race

ARLINGTON, Va. — Virginia could be one of the states most affected by President Donald Trump's moves to shrink the federal workforce — and this year’s race for governor will test whether the ...

NBC News - 4d

DOGE says it's now saved $65B in federal funds, but that's still impossible to verify

DOGE has updated its website to say it's slashed $65 billion in federal funding -- but they only provide records for $9.6 billion in savings from contract terminations.

ABC News - 4d

Wyden, Sanders: Federal layoffs threaten organ transplant system modernization

Sens. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) are expressing concern to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that recent layoffs at U.S. health agencies are ...

The Hill - 4d

Judge rules mass firings of federal probationary employees likely illegal

He ordered the Office of Personnel Management to tell certain federal agencies it couldn't order the firings of probationary employees, including at the Defense Department.

CBS News - 3d

'Devastated.' 'Cruel.' 'Surreal.' Federal workers share the toll of losing their identity

Thousands of federal workers have been fired in the last month. They're victims of efforts by Donald Trump and his senior adviser, Elon Musk, to downsize the government.

NBC News - 3d

Federal agencies plan second email asking workers for weekly accomplishments

Some agencies plan to send a second Saturday email to federal workers asking them for bullet points on what they did this week, a sign at least some departments plan to continue with the ...

The Hill - 3d

Federal Task Force to Combat Antisemitism visiting 10 college campuses

The Federal Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism announced Friday it would be visiting 10 university campuses that experienced antisemitic incidents since October 2023. The Department of Justice ...

The Hill - 3d

DOGE's mass firings of federal workers continues to stir controversy

A federal judge in San Francisco ruled the mass firings of federal probationary workers was likely illegal. Judge William Alsup handed down a temporary restraining order, saying the Office of ...

CBS News - 3d

Young federal workers express shock, hope after firings

Many recent college graduates who had planned careers in civil service were among those who lost their jobs to cuts pushed by President Trump and DOGE. NBC News' Morgan Radford spoke to several ...

NBC News - 3d

Federal Workers Again Receive Email Asking Them to Detail Accomplishments

Elon Musk sowed chaos across the government just days ago by asserting that failure to comply with a similar directive would result in their dismissals.

The New York Times - 3d

Federal employees begin to receive second work accomplishment email

Federal employees on Friday began receiving a second email asking them to list bullet points on what they did during the past week, as the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) continues to ...

The Hill - 2d

Federal workers laid off by DOGE sound off as they look for new jobs

Federal workers, some of whom are veterans, were filled with despair and frustration as they searched for jobs after Donald Trump and Elon Musk's cuts to the workforce.

ABC News - 2d

White House faces growing backlash over cuts to federal workforce

The White House is facing growing backlash to the Trump administration's cuts to the federal workforce, including demonstrations at national parks, along with a legal setback that could eventually ...

NBC News - 1d

Federal employees again told to provide weekly accomplishment email

The Office of Personnel Management sent out a new email over the weekend that once again asked federal workers to send five bullet points on what they did last week. CBS News White House reporter ...

CBS News - 13h

DOGE’s Latest Victim: Federal Tech Workers in Office 18F

Mark Cuban has some advice for the fired employees, who focused on tasks like building the login tool for key government programs.

Inc. - 8h

How safe is it to fly in bad weather?

Despite recent aircraft incidents, flying is still the safest method of travel. But how do pilots cope with bad weather?

BBC News - Feb. 21

How To Make A Water Elevator In Minecraft

A water elevator might not be one of the first base upgrades you make in Minecraft , but it's incredibly useful once you understand how to design one. What it does is allow you to vertically ...

GameSpot - Feb. 20

How Washington plans to defend the dollar

Trade tariffs grab headlines but the less-visible fight around money matters deeply to the president

Financial Times - Feb. 22

How to reduce your taxable income

Contributing to your retirement plans, considering health savings accounts and donating to charity may help reduce your taxable income. Bankrate's Kemberley Washington joins CBS News with tips.

CBS News - 6d

How is the price of gold determined by sellers?

The spot price of gold isn't necessarily the same amount you'll pay as an investor. Other factors play a role, too.

CBS News - 6d

How to Watch the 2025 Oscars Online

The 97th Academy Awards ceremony will air on ABC this Sunday, and you’ll be able to stream it through Hulu as well.

Wired - 3d

How Fungi Move Among Us

Underground fungal networks are “living algorithms” that quietly help regulate Earth’s climate. Now scientists know what makes them so efficient.

The New York Times - 2d

How to watch the Oscars and who is nominated

Who will win, what can we expect and what has caused the most controversy this awards season?

BBC News - 2d

Elon Musk’s DOGE Is Being Sued Under the Privacy Act: What to Know

At least eight ongoing lawsuits related to the so-called Department of Government Efficiency’s alleged access to sensitive data hinge on the Watergate-inspired Privacy Act of 1974. But it’s not ...

Wired - Feb. 18

Elon Musk Is Dangling a $5,000 ‘DOGE Dividend’ Check for Americans

Musk says he will “check with the President” about the plan, but DOGE has already overstated some of its savings claims.

Inc. - Feb. 19

The Investment Chief Behind the DOGE Dividend Explains His Pitch to Elon Musk

Azoria CEO James Fishback sees a way for President Trump to send $5,000 to every US taxpayer.

Inc. - Feb. 20

Musk's private security detail deputized by U.S. Marshals Service, sources say

The U.S. Marshals Service routinely deputizes police. However, the move to deputize private security officers, who are not sworn law enforcement officials, is considered unorthodox

CBS News - Feb. 21

Elon Musk rebuffs claims that Tesla could invest in Nissan

Japanese carmaker’s shares rise almost 10% after reports that a group wants US EV firm to put in money. Elon Musk has rebuffed the idea that Tesla could put money into the struggling carmaker ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21

Justice Dept. to Drop Discrimination Case Against Elon Musk’s SpaceX

The Justice Department had sued SpaceX in 2023, accusing the company of violating federal law by refusing to hire refugees and people granted asylum in the United States.

The New York Times - Feb. 21

Elon Musk to be let inside Fort Knox to inspect gold reserves

The United States Bullion Depository at Fort Knox has stored precious metal bullion reserves for the United States since 1937.