Trump promised to keep spying agencies in check. Then he fired the watchdogs he appointedTrump's firings hinder oversight and transparency of U.S. intelligence operations.
Oversight agency finds Trump's federal worker firings unlawful, asks for some employees to be reinstatedTrump's mass firings of probationary employees were ruled unlawful by a federal oversight agency, allowing for potential job reinstatement.
Why independent agencies were created to be independentTrump aims to expand executive control over independent agencies, challenging long-standing traditions.
White House claims Elon Musk does not run DOGE in new filingThe leadership structure of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) remains unclear, particularly regarding Elon Musk's role.
Not A Lot of It Makes Sense': CNN Anchor Hammers Elon Musk's Leadership of DOGE, Firing And Rehiring EmployeesTrump's administration is asserting that cabinet secretaries, not Elon Musk, retain authority over government agencies amid recent controversies.
The 50-Year-Old Law That Could Stop DOGE in Its Tracks-MaybeThe Privacy Act of 1974 faces challenges in limiting access to sensitive government data by DOGE staffers.
Trump promised to keep spying agencies in check. Then he fired the watchdogs he appointedTrump's firings hinder oversight and transparency of U.S. intelligence operations.
Oversight agency finds Trump's federal worker firings unlawful, asks for some employees to be reinstatedTrump's mass firings of probationary employees were ruled unlawful by a federal oversight agency, allowing for potential job reinstatement.
Why independent agencies were created to be independentTrump aims to expand executive control over independent agencies, challenging long-standing traditions.
White House claims Elon Musk does not run DOGE in new filingThe leadership structure of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) remains unclear, particularly regarding Elon Musk's role.
Not A Lot of It Makes Sense': CNN Anchor Hammers Elon Musk's Leadership of DOGE, Firing And Rehiring EmployeesTrump's administration is asserting that cabinet secretaries, not Elon Musk, retain authority over government agencies amid recent controversies.
The 50-Year-Old Law That Could Stop DOGE in Its Tracks-MaybeThe Privacy Act of 1974 faces challenges in limiting access to sensitive government data by DOGE staffers.
Trump's FDA nominee, Marty Makary, faces his first testMarty Makary, criticized FDA's leadership, now seeks to lead the agency, highlighting a potential shift in its operational culture.
Contamination fears drive push to remake state cannabis agencyCalifornia's cannabis oversight is criticized for inadequate pesticide regulation, prompting a push to transfer authority to more experienced agencies.
Trump's FDA nominee, Marty Makary, faces his first testMarty Makary, criticized FDA's leadership, now seeks to lead the agency, highlighting a potential shift in its operational culture.
Contamination fears drive push to remake state cannabis agencyCalifornia's cannabis oversight is criticized for inadequate pesticide regulation, prompting a push to transfer authority to more experienced agencies.
Children sleeping on the floor, overcrowding, no sanitary products - what those seeking asylum 'faced in four-star Dublin hotel'Asylum seekers in Dublin faced inadequate housing conditions despite being placed in a four-star hotel.
Inside story of the swelling costs of doomed 6.7m Arts Council project, as Cabinet left furiousThe Department of Arts failed to manage a €6.7 million IT project adequately, leading to a scandal.
Inside story of the swelling costs of doomed 6.7m Arts Council project, as Cabinet left furiousThe Department of Arts failed to manage a €6.7m IT project, ignoring cost overruns until 2023.
Kevin 'Boxer' Moran takes aim at Independent Ireland over 'Elon Musk-type' planMinister Moran defends public spending on projects, emphasizing accountability and the necessity of the expenditures.He addresses accusations of government waste while acknowledging past mistakes in handling projects.
Inside story of the swelling costs of doomed 6.7m Arts Council project, as Cabinet left furiousThe Department of Arts failed to manage a €6.7 million IT project adequately, leading to a scandal.
Inside story of the swelling costs of doomed 6.7m Arts Council project, as Cabinet left furiousThe Department of Arts failed to manage a €6.7m IT project, ignoring cost overruns until 2023.
Kevin 'Boxer' Moran takes aim at Independent Ireland over 'Elon Musk-type' planMinister Moran defends public spending on projects, emphasizing accountability and the necessity of the expenditures.He addresses accusations of government waste while acknowledging past mistakes in handling projects.
Wandsworth told it must fix 'serious failings' in council housingWandsworth Council is facing significant fire safety and property condition issues, as highlighted by a report from the Government's Regulator of Social Housing.
With the CFPB on Pause, Here's How to Protect YourselfConsumers must be more vigilant due to reduced regulatory oversight.The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is currently facing operational challenges and reduced enforcement.
Vought shuts down most of CFPB's functions, cuts off fundingRussell Vought is effectively shutting down most functions of the CFPB and has cut its funding, undermining the agency's operational capacity.
With the CFPB on Pause, Here's How to Protect YourselfConsumers must be more vigilant due to reduced regulatory oversight.The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is currently facing operational challenges and reduced enforcement.
Vought shuts down most of CFPB's functions, cuts off fundingRussell Vought is effectively shutting down most functions of the CFPB and has cut its funding, undermining the agency's operational capacity.
US chides UK for seeking encryption backdoorUS official criticizes UK for pressuring Apple on encryption backdoor, citing potential risks to American privacy and security.
v-Fluence: The PR Firm That Secretly Profiled Pesticide Criticsv-Fluence, a profiling firm connected to the pesticide industry, faced backlash for profiling critics of pesticides and GM crops.
Trump administration live updates: Tulsi Gabbard set for confirmation vote; DOGE panel holds hearingFederal dollars tracking is hindered by broken data systems, leading to waste, fraud, and abuse.
James Comer Insists Elon Musk Very Transparent' Because He Tweets Multiple Times A Day' After He Blocked Dem Subpoena AttemptElon Musk's transparency via social media is deemed sufficient by some Republicans, despite debates on his role and effectiveness at DOGE.
Opinion | Rosa DeLauro: Congress, Not Trump, Controls the MoneyThe article warns against efforts to undermine Congress's authority over federal spending, emphasizing the need to uphold constitutional principles.
Trump signs executive order to expand DOGE's spending review powers | TechCrunchThe Trump Administration's EO mandates justifications for federal contract and grant approvals to enhance spending accountability.
What Federal Agencies Has DOGE Broken Into?DOGE agents are scrutinizing various government agencies for fraud, ordering limited access to systems for investigation.
Trump administration live updates: Tulsi Gabbard set for confirmation vote; DOGE panel holds hearingFederal dollars tracking is hindered by broken data systems, leading to waste, fraud, and abuse.
James Comer Insists Elon Musk Very Transparent' Because He Tweets Multiple Times A Day' After He Blocked Dem Subpoena AttemptElon Musk's transparency via social media is deemed sufficient by some Republicans, despite debates on his role and effectiveness at DOGE.
Opinion | Rosa DeLauro: Congress, Not Trump, Controls the MoneyThe article warns against efforts to undermine Congress's authority over federal spending, emphasizing the need to uphold constitutional principles.
Trump signs executive order to expand DOGE's spending review powers | TechCrunchThe Trump Administration's EO mandates justifications for federal contract and grant approvals to enhance spending accountability.
What Federal Agencies Has DOGE Broken Into?DOGE agents are scrutinizing various government agencies for fraud, ordering limited access to systems for investigation.
DOGE can keep accessing government data for now, judge rulesThe judge shows potential receptivity to the state AGs' concerns about Musk's role and authority amid allegations of executive overreach.
US: Judge won't block Musk from firing federal workers DW 02/19/2025Judge Chutkan raises concerns over Elon Musk's authority in federal employee firings but denies immediate restraining order to block actions of DOGE.
Warren, Markey join Senate Dems. to demand answers about Musk's Education Dept. accessMusk's team reportedly has access to sensitive federal student loan data, raising privacy concerns among lawmakers.
Kevin O'Leary Gets Schooled by Former Congressman After Claiming Federal Agencies Were Never Audited': It Helps to Know Some Things'Kevin O'Leary's claim about government audits was fact-checked live, disproving his defense of Trump's actions regarding Musk's DOGE team.
Democrat lawmakers question DOGE's access to personal dataDemocratic lawmakers are scrutinizing the DOGE's access to sensitive American data due to privacy concerns. They seek assurances on data security protocols.
Government workers sue over potentially illegal DOGE serverFederal employees are legally challenging the connection of a server linked to Elon Musk to the US Office of Personnel Management for privacy violations.
DOGE can keep accessing government data for now, judge rulesThe judge shows potential receptivity to the state AGs' concerns about Musk's role and authority amid allegations of executive overreach.
US: Judge won't block Musk from firing federal workers DW 02/19/2025Judge Chutkan raises concerns over Elon Musk's authority in federal employee firings but denies immediate restraining order to block actions of DOGE.
Warren, Markey join Senate Dems. to demand answers about Musk's Education Dept. accessMusk's team reportedly has access to sensitive federal student loan data, raising privacy concerns among lawmakers.
Kevin O'Leary Gets Schooled by Former Congressman After Claiming Federal Agencies Were Never Audited': It Helps to Know Some Things'Kevin O'Leary's claim about government audits was fact-checked live, disproving his defense of Trump's actions regarding Musk's DOGE team.
Democrat lawmakers question DOGE's access to personal dataDemocratic lawmakers are scrutinizing the DOGE's access to sensitive American data due to privacy concerns. They seek assurances on data security protocols.
Government workers sue over potentially illegal DOGE serverFederal employees are legally challenging the connection of a server linked to Elon Musk to the US Office of Personnel Management for privacy violations.
Coast Guard workforce lacks maritime cyber expertise, watchdog saysThe U.S. Coast Guard lacks adequately trained personnel to mitigate cybersecurity risks from foreign adversaries like Russia and China.
Ex-Google boss fears AI could be used by terroristsEric Schmidt warns AI could be weaponized by rogue states to harm innocent people, highlighting the need for government oversight without stifling innovation.
Coast Guard workforce lacks maritime cyber expertise, watchdog saysThe U.S. Coast Guard lacks adequately trained personnel to mitigate cybersecurity risks from foreign adversaries like Russia and China.
Ex-Google boss fears AI could be used by terroristsEric Schmidt warns AI could be weaponized by rogue states to harm innocent people, highlighting the need for government oversight without stifling innovation.
Government's Top Pick To Be Borders Watchdog Admits He Would Commute From FinlandJohn Tuckett plans to live in Finland while serving as the UK's borders watchdog, commuting as necessary.
Arts Council wasted 6.7m on failed IT system, reveals report given to former arts minister Catherine Martin last JulyThe Arts Council wasted almost €7 million on a failed IT system, showing poor management of public funds.
College for terrorists is just one USAID funding folly - Trump's right to bring the painUSAID previously funded Anwar al-Awlaki's education despite evidence of fraud, highlighting issues in oversight and use of taxpayer funds.
Nazis and Racists and "Big Balls," Oh My!A troubling trend of young, unvetted individuals with controversial backgrounds gaining influential government roles raises significant concerns.
Federal Financial Watchdog Ordered to Cease ActivityThe Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's operations have been halted by new directives from acting director Russell Vought.
Amazon, Google and verification vendors among ad tech cohort under fire from U.S. senators over child safety shortcomingsAdalytics' recent report reveals that major ad tech companies are serving ads on websites with child sexual abuse material (CSAM), raising serious concerns among lawmakers.
Russ Vought, champion of Schedule F and slashing agency budgets, wins confirmation to OMBRuss Vought's confirmation as OMB director raises concerns about his adversarial approach towards federal workers and possible disregard for federal spending laws.
Disabled south London council tenant blocked from using kitchen for monthsSouthwark Council failed to address the urgent needs of a tenant requiring kitchen adaptations for 11 months.
House Democrats demand answers over DOGE OPM serverThe establishment of a DOGE server at OPM raises questions about security and privacy compliance.
Congressman launches investigation into L.A. County's faulty emergency alertsRep. Robert Garcia has begun an investigation into faulty emergency alerts in Los Angeles County, emphasizing the need for clarity and reliability in life-safety communications.
Democrats Sue Over Bruce Blakeman's Armed Volunteers in Nassau CountyDemocratic lawmakers in Nassau County are suing to end an armed volunteer deputy program, citing safety risks and lack of legislative approval.
Congressman launches investigation into L.A. County's faulty emergency alertsRep. Robert Garcia has begun an investigation into faulty emergency alerts in Los Angeles County, emphasizing the need for clarity and reliability in life-safety communications.
Democrats Sue Over Bruce Blakeman's Armed Volunteers in Nassau CountyDemocratic lawmakers in Nassau County are suing to end an armed volunteer deputy program, citing safety risks and lack of legislative approval.
The EPA Has Suffered Decades of Attacks - But Trump's Are the Worst YetTrump's second term shows efforts to dismantle the federal government and weaken the EPA.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Calls for Hearings With PBS and NPR Leadership Over Systemically Biased Content'The GOP-led subcommittee requested PBS and NPR leaders to testify over allegations of biased reporting and failure to cover certain stories.
The House DOGE committee is setting its sights on NPR and PBSRep. Marjorie Taylor Greene aims to hold NPR and PBS accountable for their use of public funds and perceived biases in reporting.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Calls for Hearings With PBS and NPR Leadership Over Systemically Biased Content'The GOP-led subcommittee requested PBS and NPR leaders to testify over allegations of biased reporting and failure to cover certain stories.
The House DOGE committee is setting its sights on NPR and PBSRep. Marjorie Taylor Greene aims to hold NPR and PBS accountable for their use of public funds and perceived biases in reporting.
ICE Official Named Head of Unaccompanied Migrant Children Office, Raising AlarmsThe appointment of an immigration enforcement officer to oversee the care of unaccompanied migrant children raises significant concerns among advocates about information sharing for deportation.
Could He Just Answer The Question!?' Amy Klobuchar Grills Kash Patel Over His Promise To Shut Down FBI HQSenator Klobuchar challenged FBI director nominee Kash Patel on his controversial stance to shut down the FBI headquarters.
NHS England chief under fire again as MPs exasperated' by responsesNHS England's leadership is criticized for lack of clarity and dynamism in reforming healthcare services.
Scoop: Top House Democrats gear up for first big battle with Trump over IG oustersHakeem Jeffries leads the resistance against perceived threats to democracy while collaborating with Trump to maintain government functionality.
Widespread Massacre': Trump Fires 17 Inspectors General in Move That Appeared To Violate Federal Law'President Trump significantly fired inspectors general, potentially undermining governmental oversight and violating federal law.
Jon Stewart Can't Keep Up With the PurgesTrump's removal of inspectors general is seen as a significant reduction in oversight during his presidency.
Scoop: Top House Democrats gear up for first big battle with Trump over IG oustersHakeem Jeffries leads the resistance against perceived threats to democracy while collaborating with Trump to maintain government functionality.
Widespread Massacre': Trump Fires 17 Inspectors General in Move That Appeared To Violate Federal Law'President Trump significantly fired inspectors general, potentially undermining governmental oversight and violating federal law.
Jon Stewart Can't Keep Up With the PurgesTrump's removal of inspectors general is seen as a significant reduction in oversight during his presidency.
Trump fires 17 independent watchdogs at US government agenciesTrump fired 17 independent watchdogs, eliminating oversight and raising concerns about potential corruption and compliance with federal law.
Tory demands to look into attorney general and conflict of interest' claims dismissedThe cabinet secretary dismissed calls for an investigation into the attorney general's conflict of interest, citing existing rigorous conflict prevention systems.
So far, Mayor Lurie's fentanyl plan is missing just one thing: A planMayor Lurie must transition from vague campaign promises to specific, actionable policies to be effective in office.