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#frank-bisignano
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Senate confirms Trump's pick to run Social Security amid upheaval at the agency

Frank Bisignano confirmed as commissioner of Social Security Administration amid fears of cuts and layoffs affecting millions.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Senate confirms Trump's pick to run Social Security amid upheaval at the agency

Frank Bisignano confirmed as commissioner of Social Security Administration amid fears of cuts and layoffs affecting millions.
#trump-administration
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

In first 100 days, Trump tests limits, creates chaos and turns from allies

President Trump's second term has seen aggressive policy changes and significant public backlash.
Growth hacking
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Move fast and destroy things: 100 chaotic days of Elon Musk in the White House

Elon Musk's influence in the Trump administration has led to widespread changes in government operations, with significant political and economic consequences.
US politics
fromeuronews
3 weeks ago

'Nothing will stop me': Trump celebrates 100 days in office

Trump emphasized immigration and attacked judges in his first 100 days of second term.
US politics
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

Report: 2 DOGE Staffers Have Access to Network Holding US Nuclear Secrets

The access of DOGE members to nuclear information may pose a risk to national security.
US Elections
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Government jobs slashed by 23K under Trump, Elon Musk's DOGE - the most since Reagan

Federal workforce cuts under Trump are unprecedented since Reagan, with over 260,000 jobs lost this year.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

In first 100 days, Trump tests limits, creates chaos and turns from allies

President Trump's second term has seen aggressive policy changes and significant public backlash.
Growth hacking
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Move fast and destroy things: 100 chaotic days of Elon Musk in the White House

Elon Musk's influence in the Trump administration has led to widespread changes in government operations, with significant political and economic consequences.
US politics
fromeuronews
3 weeks ago

'Nothing will stop me': Trump celebrates 100 days in office

Trump emphasized immigration and attacked judges in his first 100 days of second term.
US politics
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

Report: 2 DOGE Staffers Have Access to Network Holding US Nuclear Secrets

The access of DOGE members to nuclear information may pose a risk to national security.
US Elections
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Government jobs slashed by 23K under Trump, Elon Musk's DOGE - the most since Reagan

Federal workforce cuts under Trump are unprecedented since Reagan, with over 260,000 jobs lost this year.
#donald-trump
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Maggie Haberman Calls Out Trump's Military Parade Amid DOGE Cuts: A Messaging' And Reality Problem'

Trump's military parade signifies a messaging challenge amidst cost-cutting discussions due to its high estimated expense.
The event's timing aligns with significant dates, though it's termed a coincidence by analysts.
#elon-musk
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

5 Things Elon Musk Accomplished With Trump

Musk's retreat from government work aims to refocus on his companies, amid significant challenges at Tesla.
His political involvement has correlated with plunging Tesla profits and dwindling public approval.
US news
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

Elon Musk's DOGE Got Access to Network of Nuclear Secrets

Inexperienced individuals were granted access to classified nuclear data, raising serious security concerns.
Retirement
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

Your government pension is going digital as DOGE targets paper documents stored in an old salt mine

The US government will fully digitize federal retirement applications, ending decades of paper processing.
The transition reflects a move toward modernization and efficiency in federal bureaucratic processes.
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

DOGE Is in Its AI Era

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency exemplifies a startup mentality driven by AI, raising concerns about potentially misguided applications and oversight.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

DOGE employees gain accounts on classified networks holding nuclear secrets

Two members of Elon Musk's DOGE reportedly accessed classified nuclear networks, despite lacking relevant experience and denied by DOE spokesperson.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

How DOGE used AI to reshape the government in just 100 days

Musk's Department of Government Efficiency has aggressively cut federal jobs and programs using AI, sparking concerns over the impact on public services.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

5 Things Elon Musk Accomplished With Trump

Musk's retreat from government work aims to refocus on his companies, amid significant challenges at Tesla.
His political involvement has correlated with plunging Tesla profits and dwindling public approval.
US news
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

Elon Musk's DOGE Got Access to Network of Nuclear Secrets

Inexperienced individuals were granted access to classified nuclear data, raising serious security concerns.
Retirement
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

Your government pension is going digital as DOGE targets paper documents stored in an old salt mine

The US government will fully digitize federal retirement applications, ending decades of paper processing.
The transition reflects a move toward modernization and efficiency in federal bureaucratic processes.
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

DOGE Is in Its AI Era

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency exemplifies a startup mentality driven by AI, raising concerns about potentially misguided applications and oversight.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

DOGE employees gain accounts on classified networks holding nuclear secrets

Two members of Elon Musk's DOGE reportedly accessed classified nuclear networks, despite lacking relevant experience and denied by DOE spokesperson.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

How DOGE used AI to reshape the government in just 100 days

Musk's Department of Government Efficiency has aggressively cut federal jobs and programs using AI, sparking concerns over the impact on public services.
#gao
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago
Non-profit organizations

DOGE tried assigning a team to the Government Accountability Office. They refused

fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago
Non-profit organizations

DOGE tried assigning a team to the Government Accountability Office. They refused

fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

So many are devastated': Trump's federal layoffs and their ripple effect

Anderson shares the uncertainty of her financial future, stating that many in her apartment complex are selling belongings and moving away due to job losses and high living costs.
Startup companies
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Is Karsten Wildberger Germany's Elon Musk? DW 05/14/2025

Karsten Wildberger's appointment as Minister for Digitalization represents a significant governmental shift towards efficiency and digitalization in Germany.
Digital life
fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

Consolidating IT systems can lead to over $100M in cost savings, GAO finds

The GAO report highlights potential savings of over $100 billion by improving federal agency operations.
Identifying and implementing over 148 new recommendations can lead to enhanced efficiency in government.
A total of $725 billion in savings reflects the impact of previous GAO recommendations.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

FHA cites AI emergence as it archives' inactive policy documents

FHA's archiving of nearly 600 outdated policy documents is a significant step toward increasing government efficiency and clarifying information for lenders and stakeholders.
SF real estate
#california
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago

A Scenic Tour of Red Tape: Tracking the Slowest High-Speed Train in the Country

Eminent domain delays significantly hinder California's high-speed rail project, according to Governor Newsom.
Los Angeles
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon slams Democrats for LA wildfire reconstruction delays: 'I'd change the name from red tape to blue tape'

Jamie Dimon criticizes California's Democrats for adding more regulations amidst challenges from wildfires, emphasizing the need for effective governance over excessive regulation.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago

A Scenic Tour of Red Tape: Tracking the Slowest High-Speed Train in the Country

Eminent domain delays significantly hinder California's high-speed rail project, according to Governor Newsom.
Los Angeles
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon slams Democrats for LA wildfire reconstruction delays: 'I'd change the name from red tape to blue tape'

Jamie Dimon criticizes California's Democrats for adding more regulations amidst challenges from wildfires, emphasizing the need for effective governance over excessive regulation.
#data-privacy
Privacy professionals
fromFuturism
1 week ago

DOGE's plan for sensitive U.S. data is freaking out security experts

Consolidating federal data into a centralized database poses significant cybersecurity risks and privacy concerns.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Opinion | Elon Musk's Legacy: DOGE's Construction of a Surveillance State

Elon Musk's influence leads to unprecedented surveillance efforts by the Trump administration, raising alarm about civil liberties.
Privacy professionals
fromFuturism
1 week ago

DOGE's plan for sensitive U.S. data is freaking out security experts

Consolidating federal data into a centralized database poses significant cybersecurity risks and privacy concerns.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

Opinion | Elon Musk's Legacy: DOGE's Construction of a Surveillance State

Elon Musk's influence leads to unprecedented surveillance efforts by the Trump administration, raising alarm about civil liberties.
#public-health
Public health
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

California Sues to Block Trump and RFK Jr. Health Cuts That Shuttered SF Office | KQED

The directive claimed to enhance efficiency but has reportedly impaired essential government functions and services.
fromAustin Monitor
2 weeks ago
NYC parents

Austin Public Health urges Council to prioritize frontline jobs amid federal funding cuts - Austin Monitor

Public health
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

California Sues to Block Trump and RFK Jr. Health Cuts That Shuttered SF Office | KQED

The directive claimed to enhance efficiency but has reportedly impaired essential government functions and services.
fromAustin Monitor
2 weeks ago
NYC parents

Austin Public Health urges Council to prioritize frontline jobs amid federal funding cuts - Austin Monitor

#public-service
fromNextgov.com
2 weeks ago

SpaceX alum tapped as Interior CIO

This episode epitomizes the cruelty, ignorance, and gross mismanagement ignited by DOGE in the federal service, highlighting the impact of these changes on federal operations.
Tech industry
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

A DOGE recruiter is staffing a project to deploy AI agents across the US government

AI agents could potentially replace tens of thousands of federal workers, sparking debate over job security and efficiency amidst backlash.
NYC startup
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
3 weeks ago

"Flood the field": Lessons in organizing from the American theatre * Oregon ArtsWatch

"The work we do is endemically tied to who this theater company is, how we show up in this community, and how we create belonging. There's no retrenching, there's no disavowing, there's no backpedaling."
NYC LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Peace Corps to undergo significant' cuts after Doge review

Allison Greene, the chief executive of Peace Corps, stated that significant restructuring efforts are expected following the Department of Government Efficiency's assessment of the agency.
Non-profit organizations
Privacy technologies
fromWIRED
4 weeks ago

Pete Hegseth's Signal Scandal Spirals Out of Control

Increasing concerns over privacy and security during border crossings due to aggressive immigration policies.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
4 weeks ago

Mounting cyber defense in the face of unexpected staff reductions

Federal cybersecurity is adjusting to workforce and budget cuts, challenging agencies to enhance strategies while maintaining resilience.
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
1 month 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.
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