Defense Sec Hegseth in Signalgate Pentagon watchdog probeThe Pentagon is investigating Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth over his use of Signal for government discussions, questioning potential security breaches.
Is DOGE deploying unvetted AI? Democrats want answersHouse Democrats are concerned that Elon Musk's DOGE team may be using unapproved AI systems that compromise government data security.
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.
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.
Opinion: How Lack of Data Privacy Enables OppressionGovernment data collection amplifies surveillance, jeopardizing privacy, especially for marginalized groups who face inequity and discrimination in accessing basic services.
House Dem Says Elon Musk, DOGE Have Access To Much More Than Government Data: They Know When You Have a Colonoscopy!'Elon Musk's team has access to sensitive federal health data, raising concerns about privacy and government overreach.
Constitutional emergency': senior US Democrat demands inquiry into Musk's government blitzMusk's actions within federal agencies raise concerns of a constitutional emergency and need for investigation.
Is DOGE deploying unvetted AI? Democrats want answersHouse Democrats are concerned that Elon Musk's DOGE team may be using unapproved AI systems that compromise government data security.
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.
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.
Opinion: How Lack of Data Privacy Enables OppressionGovernment data collection amplifies surveillance, jeopardizing privacy, especially for marginalized groups who face inequity and discrimination in accessing basic services.
House Dem Says Elon Musk, DOGE Have Access To Much More Than Government Data: They Know When You Have a Colonoscopy!'Elon Musk's team has access to sensitive federal health data, raising concerns about privacy and government overreach.
Constitutional emergency': senior US Democrat demands inquiry into Musk's government blitzMusk's actions within federal agencies raise concerns of a constitutional emergency and need for investigation.
Trump's national security advisor reportedly used his personal Gmail account to do government work | TechCrunchSenior Trump administration officials improperly used personal Gmail for government communications, risking sensitive information.
Opinion | What Happens When There's a Real National Security Crisis?The national security team's handling of classified communications during a military operation raises serious concerns about their competence and risk management.
Trump's national security advisor reportedly used his personal Gmail account to do government work | TechCrunchSenior Trump administration officials improperly used personal Gmail for government communications, risking sensitive information.
Opinion | What Happens When There's a Real National Security Crisis?The national security team's handling of classified communications during a military operation raises serious concerns about their competence and risk management.
Indian parliament's lower house passes controversial Muslim endowments billThe waqf bill adds non-Muslims to management boards for Muslim endowments, raising concerns over potential misuse of these properties.
Judge Orders Musk and His Team to Turn Over Records and Answer QuestionsA federal judge has ordered Elon Musk to provide documents related to governmental oversight and firings.
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.
Judge orders Elon Musk and Doge to produce records about cost-cutting operationsMusk's Doge operations are under scrutiny for potentially unconstitutional authority.A federal judge has ordered documents revealing staff identities related to Musk's government efficiency efforts.
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.
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.
Judge Orders Musk and His Team to Turn Over Records and Answer QuestionsA federal judge has ordered Elon Musk to provide documents related to governmental oversight and firings.
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.
Judge orders Elon Musk and Doge to produce records about cost-cutting operationsMusk's Doge operations are under scrutiny for potentially unconstitutional authority.A federal judge has ordered documents revealing staff identities related to Musk's government efficiency efforts.
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.
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.
'Twitter Files' journalist Matt Taibbi spars with Biden's disinfo czar in censorship hearing: 'We don't need a truth squad'Government censorship under Biden has gone too far, undermining free speech.Matt Taibbi argues for individual truth discernment over state intervention in speech.
Top Democrats ask Rubio for answers on now-canceled $400 million Tesla planCongressional Democrats criticized the canceled $400 million Tesla vehicle purchase for potentially violating procurement laws and enriching Elon Musk.
Yemen chat leak: What does it tell us about Trump's administration?The inclusion of a journalist in sensitive intelligence chats reveals significant carelessness within the U.S. administration.Lack of accountability for mistakes suggests deeper systemic issues.
Top Democrats ask Rubio for answers on now-canceled $400 million Tesla planCongressional Democrats criticized the canceled $400 million Tesla vehicle purchase for potentially violating procurement laws and enriching Elon Musk.
Yemen chat leak: What does it tell us about Trump's administration?The inclusion of a journalist in sensitive intelligence chats reveals significant carelessness within the U.S. administration.Lack of accountability for mistakes suggests deeper systemic issues.
The Trump administration's attacks on oversight of executive powerThe Trump administration is dismantling checks on presidential power by targeting inspector general offices.
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.
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.
After Watergate, Congress curbed the presidency. Now, Trump is testing those limitsTrump's actions are reviving concerns over executive power reminiscent of the Nixon era.The struggle for accountability and oversight in government is facing new challenges under Trump.
The Trump administration's attacks on oversight of executive powerThe Trump administration is dismantling checks on presidential power by targeting inspector general offices.
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.
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.
After Watergate, Congress curbed the presidency. Now, Trump is testing those limitsTrump's actions are reviving concerns over executive power reminiscent of the Nixon era.The struggle for accountability and oversight in government is facing new challenges under Trump.
S.F. is weak and ineffective at preventing conflicts of interest, report findsSan Francisco's systems to prevent public employee corruption are ineffective, leading to multiple forced departures due to ethical breaches.
Judge orders Musk and DOGE to delete personal data taken from Social SecurityA federal judge temporarily restrained DOGE's access to Social Security records due to concerns over privacy and lack of evidence for fraud.
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.
Judge orders Musk and DOGE to delete personal data taken from Social SecurityA federal judge temporarily restrained DOGE's access to Social Security records due to concerns over privacy and lack of evidence for fraud.
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.
After Trump fires FTC commissioners, could Fed's Powell be next?The firings of FTC commissioners raise concerns about the potential impact on governmental stability and independence, especially regarding economic oversight.
Wounded pigs and dehydrated ducks: Questions arise about how the Agriculture Department treats its animalsUSDA faces backlash for poor animal treatment in labs, including euthanasia of healthy kittens and neglect of various animals.
Fears for human rights as Peru passes simply brutal' anti-NGO lawPeru's anti-NGO law severely restricts civil society's ability to challenge human rights abuses, threatening access to justice for the vulnerable.
Harvard doctors sue Trump after research removed from government website for references to the LGBTQ+ communityThe Trump administration faces a lawsuit for removing medical articles important for LGBTQ+ healthcare from a government website.
Florida Home Insurers Blamed Storm Losses for Rapid Rate Hikes as Parent Companies and Affiliates Made BillionsFlorida's home insurance premiums are under scrutiny for potential unjustified hikes linked to profit-shifting practices by insurers.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.