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Bad DOGE: Firing IRS workers will fuel tax cheating and cost billions

Cutting IRS jobs may sound appealing to some, but the long-term consequences could be disastrous.

The Hill - 9h

House Democrat planning 'Bad DOGE Act'

Rep. Dave Min (D-Calif.) is planning to introduce a bill titled "Bad DOGE Act” in the House against the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), arguing that it is engaged in an "abuse of ...

The Hill - 1d

DOGE Is Working on Software That Automates the Firing of Government Workers

Operatives working for Elon Musk’s DOGE appear to be editing the code of AutoRIF—software designed by the Defense Department that could assist in mass firings of federal workers, sources tell WIRED.

Wired - 5h

Sen. Elizabeth Warren: DOGE's FDIC firings put banking system at risk

Sen. Elizabeth Warren said she is "pleased" the FDIC will evaluate whether the decision to layoff workers at the agency puts the banking system at risk.

CNBC - 5d

What do we know about Trump administration and DOGE's mass firings?

A federal judge is giving President Trump the go-ahead to continue mass firings of thousands of federal employees, for now. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro and CBS News congressional ...

CBS News - 3d

DOGE boss Musk doubles down on federal worker threat: Submit what you did list or get fired

Elon Musk has been tasked by President Donald Trump with slashing federal government spending and the federal employee headcount, an effort known as DOGE.

CNBC - 7h

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 - 4d

Who’s afraid of the big, bad sabbatical?

Not as many hard-charging banks as you might think

Financial Times - 2d

Encryption ‘back doors’ are a bad idea

UK pressure on Apple for data access could leave the majority less safe

Financial Times - 4h

Bad Therapists Are Out There. Here’s How to Handle Them.

Declarations of love, snoring, exercising and other boundary violations can really derail a therapeutic relationship.

The New York Times - 5d

5 Key Ways Bad Leaders Expose Themselves When Under Pressure

Watch for these warning signs of bad leadership under pressure.

Inc. - 4d

FDA says Ozempic and Wegovy shortage is ending. That’s bad news for this wellness stock.

“We will continue to offer access to personalized treatments as allowed by law to meet patient needs,” Hims & Hers CEO said.

MarketWatch - 4d

4 reasons why a US sovereign wealth fund is a bad idea

President Trump has issued an executive order to develop a plan for the establishment of a sovereign wealth fund, but this idea is not feasible as the federal government has no excess wealth and ...

The Hill - 9h

Rachel Maddow on MSNBC canceling Joy Reid show: 'Bad mistake'

MSNBC host Rachel Maddow criticized her own network over its decision to cut fellow prime-time anchor Joy Reid as part of a larger restructuring across the network this week. Saying it was "hard to ...

The Hill - 7h

The Incompetence of DOGE Is a Feature, Not a Bug

A series of mistakes by DOGE shows just how arbitrary and destructive this slash-and-burn strategy can get.

Wired - 5d

Doge versus business

Fair competition, regulatory certainty, industry subsidies and financial security are all under attack

Financial Times - 1d

Steve Jobs Pointed Out 1 Sign to Quickly Spot Someone With Bad Leadership Skills

Embrace one of Steve Jobs’ best practices to avoid bad leadership.

Inc. - 5d

College basketball rankings: Michigan falls to rival Michigan State, but day not all bad for Wolverines

The Spartans took the lead in the Big Ten, but Michigan made sure coach Dusty May won't be leaving anytime soon

CBS Sports - 3d

I am a tweakment holdout. When will wrinkles, bad teeth and big pores be back in fashion?

Celebrities are now injecting salmon sperm into their faces, while gen Z buys into ‘prejuvenation’. But I’m hopeful the tide may soon turn. Totally neutral question, no right or wrong answer: how ...

The Guardian - 2d

Parents with these 2 toxic habits raise kids who are bad with money, says investment firm CEO

Spending money you don't have, and using cards too much, can give your kids financial anxiety as they grow up, says Ariel Investments co-CEO Mellody Hobson.

CNBC - 2d

College basketball scores, winners and losers: Kansas, Alabama bounce back with big wins after bad losses

The teams and players celebrating and the ones sulking after the last Saturday of the season before March arrives

CBS Sports - 2d

From bad to worse? Man City facing battle just to qualify for Champions League

Manchester City have enjoyed an era of Premier League dominance, but in their new reality nothing is guaranteed.

ESPN - 1d

Cold calling patients with bad news can be excruciating. At those times, instinct is all I can rely on | Ranjana Srivastava

Difficult news conveyed compassionately and sensitively doesn’t alter the facts but does change the patient experience. “Can I get your professional opinion?” my friend asks. In the 30 years since ...

The Guardian - 8h

Firings and resignations at the Department of Justice

President Trump says his administration is cleaning up a Justice Department corrupted by politics. Amid the firings and resignations, one leader described a workplace of "confusion" and "fear."

CBS News - 1d

Not Even DOGE Employees Know Who's Legally Running DOGE

Despite all appearances, the White House insists that Elon Musk is not in charge of DOGE. US DOGE Service employees can’t get a straight answer about who is.

Wired - Feb. 18

Watchdog group sues for DOGE records

"The public must have insight into the operations of the Department of Government Efficiency," the watchdog group's executive director said.

CBS News - 3d

Trump Urged to Halt Firings at the FAA

After a string of deadly plane crashes, lawmakers and union members are urging the president to protect the transportation department from further personnel cuts.

The New York Times - 5d

Hegseth comments on fired Pentagon officials

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth commented on some of the top officials fired by the Trump administration. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata has more.

CBS News - 1d

A Trump DOGE Dividend Could Raise Inflation

President Trump floated giving taxpayers a piece of any savings that Elon Musk’s cost-cutting generates, which could reignite inflation.

The New York Times - 5d

The Watergate-Inspired Law That’s Being Used to Fight DOGE

Here's how the 1974 Privacy Act is being used in legal battles against DOGE—and how you can protect yourself from government surveillance.

Wired - 5d

Elon Musk Is Focused on DOGE. What About Tesla?

Mr. Musk, one of President Trump’s main advisers, has not outlined a plan to reverse falling sales at the electric car company of which he is chief executive.

The New York Times - 5d

Georgia Republican faces crowd angered by DOGE layoffs

Rep. Rich McCormick faced a crowd at a town hall in Roswell, Georgia, that expressed anger about the layoffs and cuts implemented by Elon Musk's DOGE team.

NBC News - 4d

DOGE Sparks Surveillance Fear Across the US Government

The US government has increased the use of monitoring tools over the past decade. But President Donald Trump’s employee purges are making workers worry about how their data could be abused.

Wired - 4d

Musk wields his Doge chainsaw - but is a backlash brewing?

Facing constituents angry about the impact of sweeping government job cuts, some Republicans are expressing concern.

BBC News - 4d

DOGE’s Only Public Ledger Is Riddled With Mistakes

The figures from Elon Musk’s team of outsiders represent billions in government cuts. They are also full of accounting errors, outdated data and other miscalculations.

The New York Times - 3d

DOGE Email Throws Federal Agencies Into Chaos and Confusion

Across the US government, workers failed to get clear guidance on whether or how to respond to an email asking what they did this week, despite Elon Musk’s claim that their jobs are at risk.

Wired - 2d

The impact of President Trump, DOGE's work to shutter the CFPB

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a watchdog agency created to protect consumers, is under fire by President Trump and DOGE. Its new head ordered work to stop and funding to end.

CBS News - 1d

DOGE Is Inside the National Institutes of Health’s Finance System

At least three people linked to Elon Musk’s DOGE task force have access to NIH systems that control budgets, procurement, and more, according to records and internal documents viewed by WIRED.

Wired - 1d

Judge Questions Constitutionality of Musk’s DOGE Operation

The judge expressed concern over the unresolved issues about who is in charge of Elon Musk’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency, if it is not Mr. Musk, as the White House has claimed.

The New York Times - 23h

Late Night Laughs at DOGE’s Work Force Demand

“It’s like the government is being run by BuzzFeed,” Jimmy Kimmel said on Monday about Elon Musk’s work-tracking request to federal employees.

The New York Times - 15h

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