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#elon-musk
Growth hacking
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Inside Elon Musk's 'Digital Coup'

Musk's loyalists have infiltrated federal agencies, aiming to implement significant changes in governance through technology and AI.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Struggle Over Americans' Personal Data Plays Out Across the Government

Michelle King reassured Congress about privacy at SSA; her resistance to Musk's data request led to her and her chief of staff's dismissal.
Non-profit organizations
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Some DOGE Staffers Are Drawing Six-Figure Government Salaries

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency employs high-paid staff while advocating for significant layoffs at federal agencies.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Some Agencies Urge Staff Not to Comply With Elon Musk's Performance Email

Federal agency officials oppose Elon Musk's directive for weekly accomplishment summaries, asserting that employees should not comply or face removal.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Judge Questions Constitutionality of Musk's DOGE Operation

The Trump administration's setup of the U.S. DOGE Service may clash with constitutional provisions regarding federal agency leadership.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Trump administration backs off requiring response to "What did you do last week?" email

Federal agencies exhibit confusion over compliance with Musk's directive on employee accomplishments, with contradicting guidance and varying responses.
Growth hacking
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Inside Elon Musk's 'Digital Coup'

Musk's loyalists have infiltrated federal agencies, aiming to implement significant changes in governance through technology and AI.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Struggle Over Americans' Personal Data Plays Out Across the Government

Michelle King reassured Congress about privacy at SSA; her resistance to Musk's data request led to her and her chief of staff's dismissal.
Non-profit organizations
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Some DOGE Staffers Are Drawing Six-Figure Government Salaries

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency employs high-paid staff while advocating for significant layoffs at federal agencies.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Some Agencies Urge Staff Not to Comply With Elon Musk's Performance Email

Federal agency officials oppose Elon Musk's directive for weekly accomplishment summaries, asserting that employees should not comply or face removal.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Judge Questions Constitutionality of Musk's DOGE Operation

The Trump administration's setup of the U.S. DOGE Service may clash with constitutional provisions regarding federal agency leadership.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Trump administration backs off requiring response to "What did you do last week?" email

Federal agencies exhibit confusion over compliance with Musk's directive on employee accomplishments, with contradicting guidance and varying responses.
more#elon-musk
#trump-administration
US news
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Trump to sign order making English the official language of the United States

Trump aims to make English the official language of the U.S. through an executive order, marking a historical first.
US Elections
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

The Trump Administration Is Going After Our Elections Too

The Trump administration's actions threaten the integrity of election security in the U.S. by stripping critical resources and personnel.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Chuck Schumer to vote for Republican funding bill to avert shutdown

Schumer supports a bill to prevent government shutdown despite internal party pressures, believing it's necessary to protect vital services.
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

US judge declines to halt Trump's push to slash federal workforce

Judge Chutkan denies restraining order against DOGE's actions, marking a temporary win for Trump and Musk amid concerns about federal oversight.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Appeals Court Allows Trump to Fire Heads of 2 Independent Boards

The federal court ruled in favor of Trump controlling independent agencies, affirming his authority to fire agency heads.
US news
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Trump to sign order making English the official language of the United States

Trump aims to make English the official language of the U.S. through an executive order, marking a historical first.
US Elections
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

The Trump Administration Is Going After Our Elections Too

The Trump administration's actions threaten the integrity of election security in the U.S. by stripping critical resources and personnel.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Chuck Schumer to vote for Republican funding bill to avert shutdown

Schumer supports a bill to prevent government shutdown despite internal party pressures, believing it's necessary to protect vital services.
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

US judge declines to halt Trump's push to slash federal workforce

Judge Chutkan denies restraining order against DOGE's actions, marking a temporary win for Trump and Musk amid concerns about federal oversight.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Appeals Court Allows Trump to Fire Heads of 2 Independent Boards

The federal court ruled in favor of Trump controlling independent agencies, affirming his authority to fire agency heads.
more#trump-administration
#cybersecurity
Information security
fromAxios
2 months ago

Musk's "move fast, break things" ethos threatens U.S. security, experts warn

Musk's team reportedly faces scrutiny over qualifications, raising potential national security risks, especially involving sensitive federal systems.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

Future-proofing federal data: The need for secure, scalable data infrastructure

Federal agencies must transition to modern data infrastructures to keep up with growth and cybersecurity threats.
fromTheregister
2 days ago
Privacy professionals

NSA, CISA top brass absent from RSA Conference

The NSA's 'State of the Hack' panel was canceled at this year's RSA Conference, reflecting a shift in their public engagement approach.
Information security
fromAxios
2 months ago

Musk's "move fast, break things" ethos threatens U.S. security, experts warn

Musk's team reportedly faces scrutiny over qualifications, raising potential national security risks, especially involving sensitive federal systems.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

Future-proofing federal data: The need for secure, scalable data infrastructure

Federal agencies must transition to modern data infrastructures to keep up with growth and cybersecurity threats.
fromTheregister
2 days ago
Privacy professionals

NSA, CISA top brass absent from RSA Conference

The NSA's 'State of the Hack' panel was canceled at this year's RSA Conference, reflecting a shift in their public engagement approach.
more#cybersecurity
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago
Left-wing politics

What "America First" Could Cost Us

The U.S. government is shifting towards an isolationist policy that emphasizes domestic economic benefits in foreign assistance.
#lawsuit
Law
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Lawyers Plan to Sue Federal Government on Behalf of Jan. 6 Rioters

Lawyers plan to sue the federal government on behalf of Capitol rioters pardoned by Trump, claiming mistreatment by federal agencies.
fromNewsday
1 week ago
NYC politics

Judge temporarily blocks NYC mayor from allowing ICE agents on Rikers Island jail

A New York judge has ordered a halt to federal immigration agents operating at Rikers Island pending a lawsuit hearing.
Law
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Lawyers Plan to Sue Federal Government on Behalf of Jan. 6 Rioters

Lawyers plan to sue the federal government on behalf of Capitol rioters pardoned by Trump, claiming mistreatment by federal agencies.
fromNewsday
1 week ago
NYC politics

Judge temporarily blocks NYC mayor from allowing ICE agents on Rikers Island jail

A New York judge has ordered a halt to federal immigration agents operating at Rikers Island pending a lawsuit hearing.
more#lawsuit
#government-efficiency
Intellectual property law
fromPatently-O
2 months ago

USPTO Facing Additional Cuts: What's Core vs. Expendable

The USPTO's operational stability is threatened by the new efficiency directive, with potential reductions impacting patent processing and examination quality.
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago
NYC politics

Trump administration has gutted an agency that coordinates homelessness policy

The U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness has been effectively shut down despite its crucial role in coordinating responses to homelessness across federal agencies.
Intellectual property law
fromPatently-O
2 months ago

USPTO Facing Additional Cuts: What's Core vs. Expendable

The USPTO's operational stability is threatened by the new efficiency directive, with potential reductions impacting patent processing and examination quality.
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago
NYC politics

Trump administration has gutted an agency that coordinates homelessness policy

The U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness has been effectively shut down despite its crucial role in coordinating responses to homelessness across federal agencies.
more#government-efficiency
#executive-order
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
2 weeks ago

Ending data silos: Inside the new executive order to fight waste, fraud and abuse

The Executive Order mandates federal agencies to dismantle information silos for improved data transparency and collaboration.
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago
SF politics

GSA to 'quadruple' in size to centralize procurement across the government

The new executive order centralizes federal procurement under the General Services Administration, significantly expanding its role and size in government contracting.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
2 weeks ago

Ending data silos: Inside the new executive order to fight waste, fraud and abuse

The Executive Order mandates federal agencies to dismantle information silos for improved data transparency and collaboration.
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago
SF politics

GSA to 'quadruple' in size to centralize procurement across the government

The new executive order centralizes federal procurement under the General Services Administration, significantly expanding its role and size in government contracting.
more#executive-order
#health-policy
Healthcare
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Trump Just Cut the Office Working on His Promise to End Surprise Medical Bills

Trump's surprise medical billing legislation is at risk due to federal job cuts.
The effectiveness of consumer protection in health care is threatened by recent layoffs.
fromThe Atlantic
4 weeks ago
Public health

RFK Jr.'s End Game

Kennedy's layoffs will disrupt his own objectives regarding chronic disease control.
Healthcare
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Trump Just Cut the Office Working on His Promise to End Surprise Medical Bills

Trump's surprise medical billing legislation is at risk due to federal job cuts.
The effectiveness of consumer protection in health care is threatened by recent layoffs.
fromThe Atlantic
4 weeks ago
Public health

RFK Jr.'s End Game

Kennedy's layoffs will disrupt his own objectives regarding chronic disease control.
more#health-policy
#court-ruling
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
SF politics

US agency that pushed for mass firings quietly clarifies it doesn't have the power to fire workers

OPM's revised memo clarifies that individual agencies are responsible for firing probationary employees, following a federal court ruling.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago
US news

DOGE staffer who shared Treasury data now has more access to government systems

Elez's past violations raised concerns about data access, yet he has been rehired for sensitive jobs across multiple federal agencies.
SF politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

US agency that pushed for mass firings quietly clarifies it doesn't have the power to fire workers

OPM's revised memo clarifies that individual agencies are responsible for firing probationary employees, following a federal court ruling.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

DOGE staffer who shared Treasury data now has more access to government systems

Elez's past violations raised concerns about data access, yet he has been rehired for sensitive jobs across multiple federal agencies.
more#court-ruling
SF politics
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

Donald Trump Is Shuttering a Little-Known Labor-Management Agency That Supports Collective Bargaining

Trump's actions threaten the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, crucial for collective bargaining, contrasting his claims of supporting working people.
Portland food
fromEater Portland
1 month ago

How a Portland Custard Shop Fought the Trump Administration - And Won

Federal policy changes can profoundly affect small local businesses, exemplified by Cornet Custard's experience with a USDA grant freeze.
#government-spending
Software development
fromWIRED
2 months ago

DOGE's Misplaced War on Software Licenses

Government agencies can save costs by purchasing software licenses on behalf of contractors, but face issues with underutilization and wasteful spending.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Startup companies

10 consulting firms with government contracts are now in DOGE's sights. Here's the full list.

DOGE is focusing on reviews of government consulting contracts as part of cost-cutting measures before the March 7 deadline.
Software development
fromWIRED
2 months ago

DOGE's Misplaced War on Software Licenses

Government agencies can save costs by purchasing software licenses on behalf of contractors, but face issues with underutilization and wasteful spending.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Startup companies

10 consulting firms with government contracts are now in DOGE's sights. Here's the full list.

DOGE is focusing on reviews of government consulting contracts as part of cost-cutting measures before the March 7 deadline.
more#government-spending
Deliverability
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

DOGE asked federal workers to detail their productivity. These are the agencies tapping the brakes on that request.

Federal agencies are not mandating responses to the OPM's email about weekly accomplishments.
fromFEDweek
2 months ago
Remote teams

Spouses of Military Personnel, Overseas Foreign Service Exempted from Return-to-Office Directive

Remote work arrangements for military and Foreign Service spouses are to be continued as exceptions to return-to-office directives.
fromWashington Post
2 months ago
Education

Most D.C.-area schools closed Wednesday because of winter storm

D.C.-area school systems are closed due to a severe winter storm.
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago
DevOps

Solving the cloud cost equation

Agencies must understand cloud pricing intricacies to optimize costs and secure maximum value.
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