Rep. John Larson (D-Conn.) exploded over Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency during his remarks on Wednesday to the House Ways and Means Committee. Larson, who was red-faced during a discussion of bills relating to the House receiving information about DOGE's access to Treasury Department Payment Systems and Social Security Administration systems, shouted … [Read more...] about ‘Shame!’—Democrat Erupts at Elon Musk in Bizarre DOGE Tirade
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As DOGE Protests Escalate, Department Tells Staff Not to Report to Work on Wednesday
The protesters, who are against Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, rallied in front of the Department of Education on Tuesday. They held an appreciation moment and gave applause to the federal agency that is believed to be the next one up for chopping. Many of the protesters were former Education Department employees. They held up signs that read "Boycott … [Read more...] about As DOGE Protests Escalate, Department Tells Staff Not to Report to Work on Wednesday
NASA Dismantles Diversity Office Amid Trump’s Federal Downsizing
In a Monday memo, acting administrator Janet Petro told employees that the National Aeronautics and Space Administration will be closing several offices as part of President Donald Trump's ongoing effort to shrink the federal government. Petro stated that the "phased decrease in force" "occurs in advance" the deadline this week for federal agencies informing the government … [Read more...] about NASA Dismantles Diversity Office Amid Trump’s Federal Downsizing
Dems Slam GOP for ‘Hurting People to Help Themselves’ in CFPB Budget Cuts
Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) met on Friday with Consumer Financial Protection Bureau employees who had been fired due to Elon's Department of Government Efficiency reductions. CFPB has provided over $21 billion in consumer relief, according to the agency's latest data from Dec. 3, 2024. Kaine accused Musk of targeting the CFPB with DOGE cuts for his gain. "The fact that the … [Read more...] about Dems Slam GOP for ‘Hurting People to Help Themselves’ in CFPB Budget Cuts
Hegseth on Military Priorities: ‘The DOD Doesn’t Do Climate Change Crap’
U.S. Department of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated Sunday that the department does not "do climate change crap," and instead concentrates on warfighting, training, etc. Secretary of State John Kerry was replying to Haley Britzky's post on CNN. Britzky shared an article about how the Department of Defense (DOD) and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which … [Read more...] about Hegseth on Military Priorities: ‘The DOD Doesn’t Do Climate Change Crap’