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DOGE plans to wind down consumer protection agency and fire nearly all staff, employees say

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Trump-appointed leadership plans to fire nearly all its 1,700 employees while “winding down” the agency, according to testimony from employees.

NBC News - 3d

Trump administration, Musk’s DOGE plan to fire nearly all CFPB staff and wind down agency, employees say

Employees testified that CFPB leaders and Elon Musk's DOGE want to wind down the agency to five employees, the minimum required under law.

CNBC - 3d

DNC sues over Trump order to expand White House control of independent agencies

National Democrats on Friday sued over President Trump's executive order aiming to expand the White House's control over various independent regulatory agencies. The Democratic Party's three ...

The Hill - 3d

Worried about Social Security staff cuts? Put money aside now, the agency’s former director says.

Martin O’Malley said DOGE’s involvement in Social Security will hurt beneficiaries. Brace for delays in service — and even benefits.

MarketWatch - 3d

NFL free agency 2025: Rams agree with tackle Alaric Jackson on long-term deal, per report

Jackson will remain with the Rams

CBS Sports - 3d

Social Security has never missed a payment. DOGE actions threaten 'interruption of benefits,' ex-agency head says

New changes at the U.S. Social Security Administration may put its ability to deliver monthly benefit checks at risk, former agency head says.

CNBC - 2d

Judge Rules Trump Can’t Fire Head of Federal Watchdog Agency Without Cause

A federal judge said that the president’s efforts to remove Hampton Dellinger, who leads the Office of Special Counsel, were unlawful. The agency protects whistle-blowers.

The New York Times - 2d

Trump’s firing of watchdog agency chief illegal and would give ‘license to bully officials’, judge rules

Case is seen as early test of scope of presidential authority as Trump seeks to rein in federal agencies’ independence. A US judge on Saturday declared president Donald Trump’s firing of the head ...

The Guardian - 2d

Cowboys free agency: Demarcus Lawrence says 'it would be a glorious thing' to remain in Dallas, but will he?

Lawrence is set to hit free agency this offseason

CBS Sports - 1d

2025 NFL free agency: Five teams that could be hit hardest this offseason, including Cowboys, Eagles

Breaking down the teams poised to lose notable talent in the coming weeks

CBS Sports - 22h

2025 NFL free agency rumors: Vikings' Sam Darnold most likely to land with one of these two teams

The quarterback could be the most sought-after at his position

CBS Sports - 22h

Federal employees received a new email about weekly tasks. Here's how agencies responded.

Federal employees at multiple agencies are being told to comply with a new email asking for a list of tasks accomplished throughout the week. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports.

CBS News - 19h

MLB free agency: Brewers land pitching depth with José Quintana, per report

Quintana is coming off a slightly above-average 2024 with the Mets

CBS Sports - 18h

Free agency tracker: Looks like Vikings have made decision on Sam Darnold

The NFL's franchise tag deadline is Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET. Minnesota's going one way with Sam Darnold, Cincy's going the other with Tee Higgins. Get the latest here.

Yahoo Sports - 18h

Judge keeps pause on mass firings at CFPB as she considers Trump's attempt to shut agency

A federal judge Monday kept in place an order prohibiting mass firings at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau while she sorts through conflicting claims about whether the Trump administration ...

NBC News - 15h

NFL Power Rankings: Most interesting teams heading into free agency, ranked 1-32

Here are the teams to watch as free agency begins next week.

Yahoo Sports - 1h

Prisco's Top 100 NFL free agents for 2025: Sam Darnold, Tee Higgins, D.J. Reed headline list for free agency

Pete Prisco ranks the top 100 players who could be available on the free agent market

CBS Sports - Feb. 22

Trey Smith free agency: Chiefs GM Brett Veach says team is 'pretty optimistic' it can retain Pro Bowl guard

Smith is one of the top free agents on the market this offseason regardless of position

CBS Sports - 6d

2025 NFL free agency: Needs for every NFC team with new league year coming soon; what do Cowboys, Lions seek?

What positions are on the top of NFC teams' wish lists entering free agency?

CBS Sports - 5d

2025 NFL trade rumors: Seven big names who could draw interest in free agency, including Pro Bowl tight end

These veterans figure to warrant offers, if they haven't already