Lawyers Doge Challenge

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 - Feb. 20

Doge versus business

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

Financial Times - Feb. 24

DOGE’s Chaos Reaches Antarctica

Daily life at US-run Antarctic stations has already been disrupted. Scientists worry that the long-term impacts could upend not only important research but the continent’s delicate geopolitics.

Wired - Feb. 27

Judge taps impartial lawyer to argue whether Eric Adams case should be dropped

A federal judge on Friday decided not to dismiss the corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams for now. Instead, he appointed an outside attorney to argue whether the Justice ...

CBS News - Feb. 21

Delta crash passengers should take the $30,000 payment, their lawyers say. Here’s why.

But lawyers representing passengers from the Delta flight that flipped upside down in Toronto say the $30,000 is just a ‘start’ — and they could be in line for a lot more

MarketWatch - Feb. 25

Asylum seekers being forcibly expelled at EU borders, says top rights lawyer

Council of Europe’s Michael O’Flaherty urged leaders not to give in to populist rhetoric over migration. Europe’s most senior human rights official has said there is evidence of asylum seekers ...

The Guardian - 3d

Trump lawyer Habba on fired veterans: 'Perhaps they're not fit to have a job at this moment'

The Trump administration is engaged in an effort to slash the federal government workforce. Military veterans make up nearly a third of federal jobs.

CNBC - 1d

Kerr's new-look small-ball lineup faces stiff challenges

Steve Kerr's new small-ball lineup presents Golden State with serious challenges as the Warriors make a playoff push down the stretch.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 20

What to know about the key laws being invoked in Trump legal challenges

Many of the dozens of lawsuits challenging the Trump administration's actions hinge on alleged violations of decades-old federal laws.

CBS News - Feb. 21

Starmer will not challenge Trump on his attack on Zelenskyy when the pair meet

UK prime minister aiming to cool escalating transatlantic row over war in Ukraine. Keir Starmer will not risk riling Donald Trump by challenging him over his attack on Ukraine’s president, ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21

William R. Lucas, Official Blamed in Challenger Tragedy, Dies at 102

The strong-willed director of NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, he failed to pass on warnings from engineers that the space shuttle launch was at risk.

The New York Times - Feb. 21

Molly Jong-Fast is thinking about challenging Jerry Nadler

The journalist wants somebody to take on the 77-year-old New Yorker.

Politico - Feb. 21

Yanks use ABS challenge system, keep inning alive

On Saturday, during the second game of their Grapefruit League schedule, manager Aaron Boone and the New York Yankees used the automated ball-strike system to turn a strikeout into a walk, then ...

ESPN - Feb. 23

Shein profits slump in fresh challenge to long-planned London IPO

Competition from Temu adds to pressure on fast-fashion group’s valuation as it seeks approval for UK listing

Financial Times - Feb. 23

A sense of acquiescence has pervaded Arsenal’s stuttering title challenge | Jonathan Wilson

Mikel Arteta’s team have suffered unfortunate injuries but they also have far less self-belief than a Liverpool side who look destined to win the Premier League. Sign up for Soccer with Jonathan ...

The Guardian - Feb. 24

Telework has quietly solved one of America’s biggest employment challenges

The rise of remote work has allowed older individuals with disabilities to remain active in the labor market, contributing to a more inclusive workforce, while in-office mandates threaten to ...

The Hill - Feb. 25

Telefónica chair vows to challenge US tech supremacy with European deals

Marc Murtra says the Spanish group will pursue acquisitions to boost the region’s independence

Financial Times - Feb. 26

Prince and Princess of Wales take on Welsh cake-making challenge

The Prince and Princess of Wales also went to Pontypridd to learn how the community is dealing with floods.

BBC News - Feb. 26

NY Post challenges RFK Jr. on Texas measles outbreak: 'This vaccine is safe'

The editorial board of the New York Post is urging Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to clarify that the measles vaccine is safe amid a deadly outbreak in Texas. "Go to ...

The Hill - 6d

UK vehicle production faces global challenges amid declining output

Yahoo News - 6d

What to make of ABS challenge system: Is this something we want?

Throughout Florida and Arizona, big leaguers are getting a taste of the ABS challenge system, which grants teams two challenges per game.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Women’s Tennis Has a New Look, but Can’t Shed Familiar Challenges

The WTA Tour is a trailblazer in women’s sports. Now it’s bidding to continue its surge.

The New York Times - 5d

Mateta 'doing well' after 25 stitches in ear following 'reckless challenge'

Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta says he is "doing well" despite being taken to hospital after being kicked in the head by Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts.

BBC News - 5d

'Dangerous play' - Millwall's Roberts sent off for challenge on Mateta

Watch as Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts is sent off for a "dangerous" challenge on Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta which led to the Eagles' top scorer being taken off the pitch on a stretcher.

BBC News - 4d

Cuomo Jolts New York’s Mayoral Race as His Challengers Attack

Former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo hit the campaign trail on Sunday. The other candidates are already trying to stop his momentum.

The New York Times - 3d

How Arab leaders should respond to Trump’s Gaza challenge

Arab leaders must rethink old policies that only empowered Hamas.

The Hill - 3d

Millwall decry ‘character assassination’ of Roberts after challenge on Mateta

Goalkeeper sent off for head-high tackle on forward FA may seek to have three-match ban extended Millwall have condemned the “character assassination” of Liam Roberts, as they await a possible ...

The Guardian - 2d

Guggenheim Lays Off 20 Employees as Financial Challenges Persist

The museum has suffered from rising costs and lower attendance. The cuts followed those at the Brooklyn Museum, which trimmed 10 percent of its staff this month.

The New York Times - 2d

Apple launches legal challenge to UK ‘back door’ order

iPhone maker has filed a complaint to the Investigatory Powers Tribunal over demand to access encrypted data

Financial Times - 1d

FA wants 'insufficient' Roberts ban for Mateta challenge extended

The Football Association says Millwall keeper Liam Roberts' three-match ban for a challenge on Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta is "clearly insufficient".

BBC News - 1d

Nancy Pelosi challenger Saikat Chakrabarti says Democrats are out of touch

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is facing a primary challenge from the man who helped Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez get elected to Congress. Saikat Chakrabarti is looking to unseat Pelosi, one of ...

CBS News - 15h

Bosnian officials challenge separatist laws before top court as tensions soar

Bosnian officials are challenging a set of laws barring the state judiciary and police from operating in the part of the country controlled by the Bosnian Serbs, legislation that has fueled ...

ABC News - 2h

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 - Feb. 21

DOGE's Misplaced War on Software Licenses

DOGE claims that a government agency has nearly three times as many software licenses as employees. Experts say there are plenty of good reasons for that.

Wired - 5d