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#elon-musk
Non-profit organizations
fromWIRED
4 months 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 politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 months ago

BOOOOO!' Maddow Airs Montage of House Republicans Getting Chewed Out by Constituents for Supporting Musk and DOGE

Republican lawmakers face backlash from constituents over the chaotic firings at Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, particularly regarding crucial roles.
Non-profit organizations
fromWIRED
4 months 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 politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 months ago

BOOOOO!' Maddow Airs Montage of House Republicans Getting Chewed Out by Constituents for Supporting Musk and DOGE

Republican lawmakers face backlash from constituents over the chaotic firings at Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, particularly regarding crucial roles.
#cfpb
EU data protection
fromThe Verge
5 months ago

DOGE wants to lay off the 'vast majority' of CFPB workers, employees say

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau faces significant downsizing, raising serious concerns about consumer protections and data management.
Employees report hasty layoffs and inadequate planning for consumer protection roles at the CFPB.
EU data protection
fromThe Verge
5 months ago

DOGE wants to lay off the 'vast majority' of CFPB workers, employees say

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau faces significant downsizing, raising serious concerns about consumer protections and data management.
Employees report hasty layoffs and inadequate planning for consumer protection roles at the CFPB.
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago

RFK Jr. Is Now Kinda-Sorta Pushing The MMR Vaccine After A Second Child Dies From Measles

Layoffs at the health department impact critical health programs, raising concerns over public safety and regulation.
The FDA is losing experienced personnel, likely compromising its effectiveness in regulating health and safety standards.
fromEntrepreneur
3 months ago

Layoffs Surged 60% in March Due to DOGE, Federal Job Cuts | Entrepreneur

Job cut announcements were dominated last month by Department of Government Efficiency [DOGE] plans to eliminate positions in the federal government. It would have otherwise been a fairly quiet month for layoffs.
Tech industry
#fda
Healthcare
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

F.D.A. Reinstates Fired Medical Device, Food and Legal Staffers

FDA has recalled many specialized employees involved in food safety and medical device review after recent layoffs.
Healthcare
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

F.D.A. Reinstates Fired Medical Device, Food and Legal Staffers

FDA has recalled many specialized employees involved in food safety and medical device review after recent layoffs.
#federal-workforce
Science
fromNature
5 months ago

Trump team orders huge government layoffs: how science could fare

The Trump administration's recent memo mandates layoffs in federal agencies, impacting science funding and workforce stability.
Science
fromNature
5 months ago

Trump team orders huge government layoffs: how science could fare

The Trump administration's recent memo mandates layoffs in federal agencies, impacting science funding and workforce stability.
#federal-employees
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
4 months ago

End-to-End Encrypted Texts Between Android and iPhone Are Coming

No Lives Matter group engaged in violent crimes poses serious threats.
Cybersecurity challenges increased due to layoffs at key US agencies.
#trump-administration
SF politics
fromThe Atlantic
4 months ago

DOGE Killed a Government-Efficiency Team

Layoffs of the 18F team highlight disruptions in government technological modernization efforts under the Trump administration.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
5 months ago

Why Aren't We in the Streets?

Recent actions by President Trump have evoked concerns about passive public response amid significant changes in governance and foreign policy.
US politics
fromThe Nation
5 months ago

Trump's Firing Frenzy Is Hitting the GOP Where It Hurts

Trump's proposed budget cuts would severely reduce support for disaster recovery and other federal services, affecting thousands of employees.
Tech industry
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Dozens of Government Technology Specialists Fired

The Trump administration is terminating the 18F unit, affecting jobs of technology specialists involved in key government projects.
SF politics
fromThe Atlantic
4 months ago

DOGE Killed a Government-Efficiency Team

Layoffs of the 18F team highlight disruptions in government technological modernization efforts under the Trump administration.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
5 months ago

Why Aren't We in the Streets?

Recent actions by President Trump have evoked concerns about passive public response amid significant changes in governance and foreign policy.
US politics
fromThe Nation
5 months ago

Trump's Firing Frenzy Is Hitting the GOP Where It Hurts

Trump's proposed budget cuts would severely reduce support for disaster recovery and other federal services, affecting thousands of employees.
US news
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Is climate science threatened as US slashes jobs, funding? DW 03/07/2025

Zachary Labe, a young climate scientist at NOAA, was part of major staff layoffs impacting crucial weather data collection and climate science.
#irs
SF politics
fromAxios
4 months ago

Trump firings hit speed bumps but are not slowing down

Government agencies face uncertainty as workers resign amid layoffs and workforce cuts.
The IRS plans significant workforce reductions, raising concerns about agency functionality.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

White House plans to expand mass layoffs to IRS and Veterans Affairs

Mass layoffs are planned at the IRS and Veterans Affairs as part of government efficiency reforms under the Trump administration.
SF politics
fromAxios
4 months ago

Trump firings hit speed bumps but are not slowing down

Government agencies face uncertainty as workers resign amid layoffs and workforce cuts.
The IRS plans significant workforce reductions, raising concerns about agency functionality.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

White House plans to expand mass layoffs to IRS and Veterans Affairs

Mass layoffs are planned at the IRS and Veterans Affairs as part of government efficiency reforms under the Trump administration.
#federal-employment
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 months ago

Marjorie Taylor Greene Declares, Federal Employees Do Not Deserve Their Paychecks'

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene claims federal workers do not deserve paychecks, criticizing their impact on taxpayer dollars and bolstering calls for mass layoffs.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 months ago

Marjorie Taylor Greene Declares, Federal Employees Do Not Deserve Their Paychecks'

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene claims federal workers do not deserve paychecks, criticizing their impact on taxpayer dollars and bolstering calls for mass layoffs.
NYC startup
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

Mark Cuban offers to fund government tech unit that was cut in the middle of the night | TechCrunch

Mark Cuban supports laid-off federal workers, encouraging them to create consulting firms after government layoffs.
Travel
fromKqed
5 months ago

What You Should Know About Visiting National Parks Right Now | KQED

National park layoffs threaten visitor safety and the monitoring of ecosystem health.
Non-profit organizations
fromABC7 Los Angeles
5 months ago

Hundreds of NOAA employees fired in latest wave of DOGE cuts, with more possible Friday

The Trump administration is cutting NOAA workforce, potentially laying off over a thousand employees, impacting critical environmental services.
US politics
fromDecider
5 months ago

Jimmy Kimmel slams Trump for accusing government employees of playing golf on the job: "It's like Diddy complaining you bought too much baby oil"

Jimmy Kimmel criticized President Trump's handling of layoffs and the hypocrisy surrounding his golf outings during his presidency.
US news
fromBoston.com
5 months ago

JFK Library closed until further notice amid federal layoffs

The JFK Presidential Library is closed due to government layoffs, drawing public criticism about the motivations behind the decision.
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