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DOGE abruptly cut a program for teens with disabilities. This student is 'devastated'

The cancellation of federal contracts, particularly 'Charting My Path', significantly impacts vulnerable students transitioning to adulthood.

Impact of Musk project on cost-cutting is much less than he claims report

Musk's cost-cutting efforts are yielding minimal savings for taxpayers, with many cancelled contracts bringing no financial benefit.

Tech industry

1 week ago

IBM effected by DOGE cuts, downplays impact during Q1 earnings call | TechCrunch

IBM's federal contracts worth $100 million were cut due to DOGE, impacting its consulting practice.

The majority of IBM's government contracts focus on essential services.

IBM's consulting backlog remains strong despite cancellations, as stated by CFO Kavanaugh.

US news

DOGE Quietly Deletes the 5 Biggest Spending Cuts It Celebrated Last Week

The U.S. DOGE Service removed erroneous savings claims after media scrutiny, raising reliability concerns about its government efficiency initiative.

fromBoston.com

US news

Nearly 40% of contracts canceled by Musk's DOGE are expected to produce no savings

Many contract cancellations by the Trump administration are not expected to save money.

Over one-third of canceled contracts yield no savings for the government.

SF parents

fromwww.npr.org

DOGE abruptly cut a program for teens with disabilities. This student is 'devastated'

The cancellation of the Charting My Path program by DOGE has disrupted critical support for students with disabilities transitioning to adulthood.

SF parents

fromKPBS Public Media

DOGE abruptly cut a program for teens with disabilities. This student is 'devastated'

The cancellation of federal contracts, particularly 'Charting My Path', significantly impacts vulnerable students transitioning to adulthood.

Impact of Musk project on cost-cutting is much less than he claims report

Musk's cost-cutting efforts are yielding minimal savings for taxpayers, with many cancelled contracts bringing no financial benefit.

Tech industry

1 week ago

IBM effected by DOGE cuts, downplays impact during Q1 earnings call | TechCrunch

IBM's federal contracts worth $100 million were cut due to DOGE, impacting its consulting practice.

The majority of IBM's government contracts focus on essential services.

IBM's consulting backlog remains strong despite cancellations, as stated by CFO Kavanaugh.

US news

DOGE Quietly Deletes the 5 Biggest Spending Cuts It Celebrated Last Week

The U.S. DOGE Service removed erroneous savings claims after media scrutiny, raising reliability concerns about its government efficiency initiative.

fromBoston.com

more#government-efficiency

US news

Nearly 40% of contracts canceled by Musk's DOGE are expected to produce no savings

Many contract cancellations by the Trump administration are not expected to save money.

Over one-third of canceled contracts yield no savings for the government.

from24/7 Wall St.

1 week ago

London startup

Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) Price Prediction and Forecast 2025-2030 for April 21

Palantir Technologies' stock dipped 2.69% amid NASDAQ's decline, but shows strong year-to-date growth of nearly 22% despite recent insider selling.

Right-wing politics

fromThe American Conservative

The Pentagon Could Help Reshore American Industries

Trump emphasized reshoring American manufacturing using federal contracts.

The federal government can influence trade by leveraging its purchasing power to support domestic production.

#trump-administration

fromTruthout

Judge Orders Trump Admin to Comply With Previous Order Restoring USAID Funds

Non-compliance with the court's order by the Trump administration could lead to a constitutional crisis.

4 weeks ago

US news

Trump officials to review Harvard funds over claims it failed to stop antisemitism

Trump administration reviews $9 billion in federal contracts to Harvard over antisemitism concerns.

Washington DC

Trump Administration Dropped Policy Prohibiting Contractors From Having Segregated Facilities

The Trump administration has removed a directive preventing segregation in federal contracts, igniting concerns over the enforcement of civil rights laws.

Miscellaneous

Karoline Leavitt Explains That Elon Musk Will Self-Police Himself on Conflicts of Interest at DOGE: Elon Will Excuse Himself'

Elon Musk's role raises concerns about potential conflicts of interest due to his federal contracts as a special government employee.

fromTruthout

Judge Orders Trump Admin to Comply With Previous Order Restoring USAID Funds

Non-compliance with the court's order by the Trump administration could lead to a constitutional crisis.

4 weeks ago

US news

Trump officials to review Harvard funds over claims it failed to stop antisemitism

Trump administration reviews $9 billion in federal contracts to Harvard over antisemitism concerns.

Washington DC

Trump Administration Dropped Policy Prohibiting Contractors From Having Segregated Facilities

The Trump administration has removed a directive preventing segregation in federal contracts, igniting concerns over the enforcement of civil rights laws.

more#trump-administration

Miscellaneous

Karoline Leavitt Explains That Elon Musk Will Self-Police Himself on Conflicts of Interest at DOGE: Elon Will Excuse Himself'

Elon Musk's role raises concerns about potential conflicts of interest due to his federal contracts as a special government employee.

CNN's Scott Jennings Goes to the Mat for Musk's Federal Contracts While Dismissing Conflict' Concerns

Scott Jennings defended Elon Musk's federal contracts as part of an effort to shrink government size during a CNN debate.

The Elon Musk Act aims to ban 'special government employees' from having federal contracts | TechCrunch

Mark Pocan's ELON MUSK Act aims to prevent conflicts of interest for special government employees like Elon Musk from federal contracts.

US politics

Musk's SpaceX Could Secure Billions in New Contracts Under Trump

SpaceX is gaining significant federal support and contracts, transforming its role in U.S. military and space operations.

Miscellaneous

Elon Musk Asked Four Times If There Are Any Conflicts of Interests Between His Businesses and DOGE

Musk emphasizes transparency in DOGE operations amidst scrutiny over potential conflicts of interest with federal contracts.

CNN's Scott Jennings Goes to the Mat for Musk's Federal Contracts While Dismissing Conflict' Concerns

Scott Jennings defended Elon Musk's federal contracts as part of an effort to shrink government size during a CNN debate.

The Elon Musk Act aims to ban 'special government employees' from having federal contracts | TechCrunch

Mark Pocan's ELON MUSK Act aims to prevent conflicts of interest for special government employees like Elon Musk from federal contracts.

US politics

Musk's SpaceX Could Secure Billions in New Contracts Under Trump

SpaceX is gaining significant federal support and contracts, transforming its role in U.S. military and space operations.

Miscellaneous

Elon Musk Asked Four Times If There Are Any Conflicts of Interests Between His Businesses and DOGE

Musk emphasizes transparency in DOGE operations amidst scrutiny over potential conflicts of interest with federal contracts.

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in talks to advise powerful California water agency

Kevin McCarthy may advise Westlands Water District, influencing agricultural water policy in California as federal dynamics shift.

fromTheregister

3 months ago

Miscellaneous

4 plead guilty in US government tech procurement fraud

Four defendants pleaded guilty to procurement fraud costing taxpayers $1.3 million.

Bribery and bid-rigging schemes involved in federal IT contracts revealed.

Ongoing investigation into IT procurement misuse by manufacturers and consultants.

fromThe Verge

3 months ago

The US government announced a 'historic' nuclear energy deal

The Biden administration's nuclear energy contract aims to preempt price hikes as government competes with energy demands from data centers.

fromNextgov.com

4 months ago

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