Federal Investigations Part

DOGE Is the Deep State

A shadowy group of unelected figures reshaping the federal government to their own benefit from the inside? Sounds familiar!

Wired - Mar. 6

‘Startup Nation’ Groups Say They’re Meeting Trump Officials to Push for Deregulated ‘Freedom Cities’

The architects of projects like Próspera are drafting legislation to create US cities that would be free from federal regulations.

Wired - Mar. 7

Columbia University loses $400mn in US government grants

Federal agencies say the ivy league institution failed to protect Jewish students from harassment

Financial Times - Mar. 7

Judges and world leaders defy Trump as Congress sits on sidelines

Federal judges and foreign leaders are acting as the emergency brakes to Trump as he pushes to remake the world.

NBC News - Mar. 9

Stand Up for Science Rally Sees Mix of Science, Politics and Anxiety

Thousands of protesters gathered in Washington for Stand Up for Science, a rally in response to President Trump’s federal-funding and job cuts.

The New York Times - Mar. 9

Tribes and Students Sue Trump Administration Over Firings at Native Schools

More than one quarter of the staff members at the only two federally run colleges for Native students were cut in February.

The New York Times - Mar. 9

Trump’s Policies Have Shaken a Once-Solid Economic Outlook

Economic forecasts have deteriorated in recent weeks, reflecting the upheaval from federal layoffs, tariff moves and immigration roundups.

The New York Times - 6d

CNBC Daily Open: The effect of Trump policies will sway Fed’s interest rate moves

U.S. President Donald Trump's policies to reshape the U.S. and its economy are so drastic that the Federal Reserve is taking note.

CNBC - 6d

Trump says arrest of Palestinian activist at Columbia first of "many to come"

President Trump warned that the arrest of prominent Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil by federal immigration authorities is the first "of many to come."

CBS News - 5d

Senate Republicans push Trump for debt ceiling plan

The Louisiana senator has been tapped to consult with the president on a strategy for avoiding a federal default.

Politico - 5d

3 warning signs about the future of government oversight

Taken together, these three elements will show the American public whether the Trump administration is serious about federal oversight.

The Hill - 5d

Key inflation data set to be released tomorrow. Here's what to expect.

Consumer Price Index data on Wednesday will give Americans, and the Federal Reserve, another readout on inflation.

CBS News - 5d

Believe in Elon Musk’s $1 trillion ‘waste and fraud’ jackpot when you see it

Musk is right about one thing: Absolutely no reasonable person should support waste or fraud in the federal government

MarketWatch - 4d

Judge hears arguments on if Mahmoud Khalil should remain detained in Louisiana

A federal judge will weigh the challenge to the arrest and detention of Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil, who is a green card holder.

NBC News - 4d

U.S. Inflation Eased More Than Expected in February

Economists are bracing for intensifying price pressures and slower growth, posing a challenge for the Federal Reserve.

The New York Times - 4d

Pentagon 'cherry picked' studies to support transgender ban, judge says

A judge on Wednesday signaled that she was deeply skeptical that the Pentagon's handling of transgender service members complies with federal law.

ABC News - 3d

US regulator backtracks on request to delay Amazon Prime trial

Federal Trade Commission lawyer had initially cited ‘extremely severe’ resource shortfall before changing tack

Financial Times - 3d

What Trump's Department of Education dismantle means for the future of AI in schools

The U.S. education ecosystem is seeking ways to counteract diminished federal support through technology and, more specifically, artificial intelligence.

CNBC - 3d

What happens to Social Security, TSA and other programs if government shuts down?

Hundreds of thousands of federal workers are on edge as the Senate struggles to reach a deal ahead of Friday night's looming deadline.

ABC News - 3d

IRS chief counsel demoted and replaced with DOGE ally

IRS' top lawyer replaced amid DOGE's alleged push to share taxpayer info with other federal agencies.

CBS News - 3d

Government shutdown: Which parks, museums and monuments could be closed?

The possibility of a government shutdown means many federally funded national parks, monuments and attractions might be closed until the government reopens.

ABC News - 2d

Former SSA commissioner expects 10,000 workers to accept buyout

Roughly 10,000 workers could leave the agency as DOGE seeks to cull the federal workforce, ex-commissioner Martin O'Malley says.

CBS News - 2d

US consumers’ long-term inflation expectations hit 32-year high

Worse than expected data comes days ahead of Federal Reserve’s next meeting on interest rates

Financial Times - 2d

How the US economy lost its aura of invincibility

Tariffs and cuts to the federal workforce are raising uncertainty and sapping confidence, while investor exuberance has faded

Financial Times - 2d

Trump CMS nominee Dr. Oz won't commit to opposing Medicaid cuts

President Donald Trump has promised to preserve Medicaid and other federal safety-net programs.

CNBC - 2d

Appeals court allows Trump administration to enforce ban on DEI programs, for now

The court temporarily allowed a ban on DEI programs at federal agencies and businesses with government contracts, which had been blocked by a judge.

NBC News - 1d

Americans lost $5.7 billion to investment scams in 2024, FTC says. Here's how to protect yourself

Americans lost $5.7 billion to investment fraud in 2024, up 24% from 2023, according to the Federal Trade Commission.

CNBC - 1d

USSF prez Parlow Cone elected to FIFA Council

U.S. Soccer Federation president Cindy Parlow Cone was elected to the FIFA Council on Saturday, as the North America representative from Concacaf.

ESPN - 1d

Columbia under pressure to resist Trump administration demands

Scholars say government threat to further cut federal funding at Ivy League university contains ‘glaring legal problems’

Financial Times - 4h

Why the Arabic ‘Sesame Street’ and Other Cuts Are Not Really About Fraud

As President Trump and Elon Musk cut federal programs, they often equate political and policy differences with corruption.

The New York Times - 3h

Trump admin live updates: White House asks court to stay deportation flights TRO

Despite a federal judge ordering deportation flights of Venezuelans to cease, video shows more deportees arriving in El Salvador.

ABC News - 27m

Architect behind St. John's Abbey Church helped inspire "The Brutalist"

The Oscar-winning film "The Brutalist" was inspired in part by St. John's Abbey Church, thanks to a book written by a monk who worked with architect Marcel Breuer.

CBS News - Mar. 5

Palantir delivers first two AI-enabled systems to U.S. Army

Palantir is rolling out the first two artificial intelligence-enabled systems as part of its $178 million contract with the U.S. Army, the company said Friday.

CNBC - Mar. 7

Greenland's leader says Trump's threats are fueling mistrust of U.S.

Ahead of Greenland's election, its prime minister says Trump's rhetoric makes residents less inclined to accept his offer "to be a part of" the U.S.

CBS News - 6d

More than 30 nations will participate in Paris planning talks on a security force for Ukraine

Military officials from more than 30 nations are expected to take part in Paris talks on the creation of an international security force for Ukraine

ABC News - 6d

Suspected cause of Long Island wildfires was a resident making s'mores: Police

The cause of the wildfires that swept through part of Long Island, New York, over the weekend is believed to have been a resident making s'mores, police said.

ABC News - 6d

Trump finds unexpected ally in auto union leader over tariffs

UAW President Shawn Fain showed support for President Donald Trump's tariffs, which include 25% levies on automobiles and supporting parts.

CNBC - 6d

Justin Watson, Texans agree on deal

Watson had 289 yards and two touchdowns last season with the Kansas City Chiefs, and he was part of the team's past three runs to the Super Bowl.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

How Hollywood’s powerful smear machine covers up feuds

The Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni feud has shone a light on a part of the entertainment industry that many of those within it would rather remain invisible.

BBC News - 5d

Ukraine war briefing: Airstrikes on Kyiv; Zelenskyy promises ‘fully constructive’ talks in Saudi Arabia

Air defences engaged in repelling Russian attack on Ukrainian capital; Zelenskyy says ‘significant’ part of talks in Saudi Arabia will concern security guarantees Continue reading...

The Guardian - 5d

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