Distraction Fighting Doge

It's 'shoot first and ask questions later' as DOGE tries to dismantle CFPB: Official

At a court hearing Monday, CFPB’s COO Adam Martinez gave a sworn account of the chaos that has consumed the federal agency meant to stop unfair corporate practices.

ABC News - Mar. 11

Meet the Federal Bureaucrat Who’s Become the Face of DOGE Resistance

Karen Ortiz, an administrative judge at the EEOC, went public with her concerns about mass firings and adminstration efforts to pause all LGBTQ discrimination cases, achieving an unusual moment of ...

Inc. - Mar. 11

Fox's Doocy presses White House spokesperson on stock trends, DOGE cuts

Fox News reporter Peter Doocy pressed White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Tuesday on how the struggling stock market might effect the administration's government reform efforts. "Is ...

The Hill - Mar. 11

Elon Musk Suggests DOGE Team Will Scrutinize Social Security and Entitlement Spending

In an interview with Larry Kudlow, Elon Musk claimed that fraud in Social Security and other major programs was “the big one to eliminate.”

The New York Times - Mar. 11

These 5 Problems at Elon Musk’s Businesses Are Rooted in His DOGE Work

The time and focus Musk has dedicated to slashing federal jobs has sent investors and customers bolting from Tesla stock and cars, adding to other business for the divisive CEO.

Inc. - Mar. 11

DOGE’s Next Casualty? The Women’s Workwear Brand Dressing the D.C. Set

Elon Musk’s government cost-cutting efforts have unintentionally bled into the fashion world.

Inc. - Mar. 12

How DOGE Hides Its Work, and Trump Targets Climate Rules

Plus, an explosive new Facebook memoir.

The New York Times - 6d

DOGE lease cancellations: Which government offices could be closed this year and when

The General Services Administration, working with Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, has notified landlords that federal agencies will be terminating hundreds of leases for offices ...

ABC News - 5d

Government expert on Elon Musk and DOGE's "slash-and-burn exercise"

Trump campaign funder and government disrupter Elon Musk has used unprecedented power to quickly eliminate thousands of federal jobs and shutter entire programs and agencies, using tactics that ...

CBS News - 3d

How DOGE cuts are jeopardizing our national parks, "America's best idea"

The Trump administration laid off approximately 1,000 employees of the National Park Service. Rangers and park employees say such cuts will be detrimental to the public's experience of these ...

CBS News - 3d

Here are 10 ways DOGE can remake our outdated Defense Department

The Department of Government Efficiency has a unique opportunity to modernize the defense business, to bring it to the level of innovation and efficiency enjoyed by America’s private sector.

The Hill - 2d

Deportations Threaten Constitutional Showdown, and DOGE Cuts Hit Nuclear Agency

Plus, a retirement home for penguins.

The New York Times - 2d

DOGE Cuts Reach Key Nuclear Scientists, Bomb Engineers and Safety Experts

Firings and buyouts hit the top-secret National Nuclear Security Administration amid a major effort to upgrade America’s nuclear arsenal. Critics say it shows the consequences of heedlessly cutting ...

The New York Times - 2d

DOGE Staff Marches Into U.S. Institute of Peace and Evicts Its Officials

A bubbling dispute broke into a dramatic standoff that ended with police involvement and the Department of Government Efficiency taking up residence at the independent agency.

The New York Times - 1d

The FDA’s Return-to-Office Moment Was More ‘Hunger Games’ Than DOGE Efficiency

Amid job-slashing edicts and back-to-your-desks orders, these federal workers found a headquarters building that wasn’t ready for them.

Inc. - 1d

Judge finds Musk and DOGE's shutdown of USAID likely unconstitutional

U.S. District Judge Theodore Chuang ruled in favor of a group of more than two dozen unnamed former and current USAID employees and contractors.

CBS News - 23h

Musk and Doge’s USAid shutdown likely violated US constitution, judge rules

Judge halts efforts to fire USAid workers, a major setback in administration’s attempts to bulldoze federal government. Never miss global breaking news. Download our free app to keep up with key ...

The Guardian - 23h

Who Is Government? by Michael Lewis review – what Doge is trying to destroy

The Moneyball author is joined by writers including Dave Eggers and Geraldine Brooks in a hymn of praise to the workers who keep America’s cogs turning. It is a tad obnoxious for Michael Lewis, ...

The Guardian - 12h

Elon Musk-backed foreign aid group GiveDirectly is hit by Doge cuts

The nonprofit has received millions in donations from Tesla chief’s foundation

Financial Times - 5h

U.S. Institute of Peace sues to block DOGE 'takeover by force'

The United States Institute of Peace (USIP), an independent non-profit established by Congress 40 years ago, is asking a federal judge to immediately block the Department of Government Efficiency's ...

NBC News - 4h

Judge finds Musk and DOGE's shutdown of USAID likely unconstitutional

U.S. District Judge Theodore Chuang ruled in favor of a group of more than two dozen unnamed former and current USAID employees and contractors.

CBS News - 5m

Advocates gear up for fight to preserve Education Department

President Trump's battle to end the Department of Education is about to turn into a war as advocates prepare to defend the federal agency through litigation and civic action while he readies an ...

The Hill - Mar. 8

Championship top-two fight will go to wire - Wilder

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder expects the battle for automatic promotion to the Premier League to go all the way.

BBC News - Mar. 10

Evening Report — Government funding fight headed for the wire

Presented by National Council on Aging {beacon} Evening Report TRUMP FIRST 100 DAYS © Greg Nash House takes first swing at averting shutdown HOUSE REPUBLICAN LEADERS are striking a confident tone ...

The Hill - Mar. 11

Refusing to fight: Israelis against the war in Gaza – video

For many Israelis, military service is a rite of passage that lasts two to three years. Being such a formative part of the social contract in Israel, it is unusual for eligible young people to ...

The Guardian - Mar. 12

Dubois in talks over Usyk title fight

Daniel Dubois begins talks with rival heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk over a rematch.

BBC News - Mar. 12

What if Ukraine decides to fight on without America?

Although Kyiv has agreed to a potential ceasefire, most people in the country expect the war to continue and retain the will to keep battling

Financial Times - 6d

Public Health Survived the Pandemic. Now It Fights Politics.

Five years after the pandemic began, many local health officials say that the politicization of Covid has left them with fewer tools and fresh challenges.

The New York Times - 6d

Ukraine ceasefire: how might an end to fighting be enforced?

Satellite technology may help with the daunting task of monitoring violations along vast frontline. Ending a war is seldom straightforward. Even agreeing to a ceasefire comes with complications. ...

The Guardian - 5d

Guardiola relishing 'big fight' for Champions League qualification

Pep Guardiola said he is not deflated at having to battle for a place in next season's Champions League and believes doing so would be a "huge success" in a difficult season for Manchester ...

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Stars Fight For Massive Two Points Against Winnipeg

The Dallas Stars have made their way to Manitoba to play for a massive two points against the Winnipeg Jets.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Rep. Golden: Democrats had no 'leverage' in shutdown fight

Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss his choice to diverge from House Democrats and vote in favor of the Trump-backed stopgap funding bill as it makes its way through the ...

NBC News - 4d

If Hamilton is in F1 title fight, Leclerc expects to be, too

Lewis Hamilton's move to Ferrari has dominated headlines, but Charles Leclerc is ready for a big year.

ESPN - 4d

Ethiopia fighting threatens return to civil and regional war

Security concerns for Africa’s most populous country and neighbouring Eritrea as fragile peace looks set to unravel

Financial Times - 3d

Dowson promises derby fight despite Sleightholme setback

Phil Dowson promises Northampton Saints will "come out swinging" in Friday's game with Leicester.

Yahoo Sports - 8h

UFC Fight Night 254 video: Chidi Njokuani blasts Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos with clinch knee en route to finish

Chidi Njokuani added another highlight to his reel Saturday. In the UFC Fight Night 254 co-main event, Njokuani (25-10 MMA, 5-3 UFC) blasted Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos (25-9-1 MMA, 11-5-1 UFC) with ...

Yahoo Sports - 3d