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It's never been about "efficiency" or cost cutting.
Trump administration plans to end the IRS Direct File program for free tax filing, AP sources say
The Trump administration plans to eliminate the IRS’ Direct File program. That's the electronic system for filing tax returns directly to the agency for free.
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April 16, 2025 at 11:06 PM
It's never been about "efficiency" or cost cutting.
How is this efficient and cost saving? Contractors cost more.
FDA to replace laid-off employees with contractors, sources say
Steep cuts to the agency's workforce had disrupted drug and food safety inspections.
www.cbsnews.com
April 12, 2025 at 5:43 PM
How is this efficient and cost saving? Contractors cost more.
Donald Trump is a chaotic and unpredictable person. None of this is going to help manufacturing in America. No one is going to see that now there's a 10% tariff on UK fabric and say, "... Let me retool a woolen factory from scratch, all using my own money to match a tariff policy."
I'm the CEO of a clothing brand that makes 100% of our apparel in America. Trump's tariffs are too chaotic to help me.
Epaulet's owner, Eva Kuhle, says the White House's tariff policies are undermining domestic manufacturing.
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April 12, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Donald Trump is a chaotic and unpredictable person. None of this is going to help manufacturing in America. No one is going to see that now there's a 10% tariff on UK fabric and say, "... Let me retool a woolen factory from scratch, all using my own money to match a tariff policy."
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DOGE Is Trying to Gift Itself a $500 Million Building, Court Filings Show
The documents reveal a DOGE affiliate is attempting to transfer the headquarters of an independent think tank, the United States Institute of Peace, to the government at no cost.
www.wired.com
April 1, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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‘The Right to Vote Is Not Absolute’: GOP Bid to Steal North Carolina Supreme Court Election Heard by Court of Appeals
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
March 22, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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Tesla (TSLA) accounting raises red flags as report shows $1.4 billion missing
Tesla’s (TSLA) accounting practices are raising red flags as a new report from the Financial Times shows that $1.4 billion...
electrek.co
March 20, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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DOGE’s Cuts at the USDA Could Cause US Grocery Prices to Rise and Invasive Species to Spread
Thousands of US Department of Agriculture employees, including food inspectors and disease-sniffing-dog trainers, remain out of work, leaving food to rot in ports and pests to proliferate.
www.wired.com
March 18, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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#resist
"an American president is not a king."
"an American president is not a king."
Trump appeals order reinstating fired NLRB member, judge tells him 'president is not a king'
Gwynne Wilcox was the first National Labor Relations Board member ever fired. A judge said Trump does not have the power to fire board members 'at will.'
www.cnbc.com
March 7, 2025 at 5:12 PM
#resist
"an American president is not a king."
"an American president is not a king."
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Trump's Defense Secretary Hegseth Orders Cyber Command to 'Stand Down' on All Russia Operations
Russia is not a significant cyber threat to the U.S. anymore, Trump's new Defense Secretary says.
gizmodo.com
March 2, 2025 at 11:39 PM
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You wouldn't have to hire them, if you wouldn't of fired them first.
You wouldn't have to hire them, if you wouldn't of fired them first.
Trump plans to surge air traffic controller hiring following plane accidents
The Biden administration also prioritized Federal Aviation Administration hiring, achieving some success.
www.govexec.com
March 2, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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You wouldn't have to hire them, if you wouldn't of fired them first.
You wouldn't have to hire them, if you wouldn't of fired them first.
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The hypocrisy is off the charts.
February 27, 2025 at 3:30 PM
The hypocrisy is off the charts.
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Plz don't tell me about how much they've "saved" since they don't understand how you can only count something once or know the difference between millions and billions.
Plz don't tell me about how much they've "saved" since they don't understand how you can only count something once or know the difference between millions and billions.
DOGE says it's now saved $65B in federal funds, but that's still impossible to verify
DOGE has updated its website to say it's slashed $65 billion in federal funding -- but they only provide records for $9.6 billion in savings from contract terminations.
abcnews.go.com
February 27, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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Plz don't tell me about how much they've "saved" since they don't understand how you can only count something once or know the difference between millions and billions.
Plz don't tell me about how much they've "saved" since they don't understand how you can only count something once or know the difference between millions and billions.
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"One contract that was on the chopping block supports assessing veterans' disability ratings. Those evaluations are one of the most important steps needed for a veteran to qualify to have their medical care covered..."
"One contract that was on the chopping block supports assessing veterans' disability ratings. Those evaluations are one of the most important steps needed for a veteran to qualify to have their medical care covered..."
VA pauses contract cuts amid concerns over veterans' health services
The Department of Veterans Affairs has temporarily suspended billions in contract cuts after an uproar that critical veterans health services were harmed, lawmakers and veterans service organizations ...
www.wdsu.com
February 27, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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"One contract that was on the chopping block supports assessing veterans' disability ratings. Those evaluations are one of the most important steps needed for a veteran to qualify to have their medical care covered..."
"One contract that was on the chopping block supports assessing veterans' disability ratings. Those evaluations are one of the most important steps needed for a veteran to qualify to have their medical care covered..."
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DOGE Layoffs Pose ‘Growing’ Risk To U.S. Economy And Markets, Says Apollo Economist
DOGE job cuts could number one million, according to Torsten Slok, chief economist at Apollo Global Management.
www.forbes.com
February 25, 2025 at 3:43 AM
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Our system working as it should.
Our system working as it should.
Supreme Court declines to intervene for now in Trump's bid to fire head of whistleblower office
President Trump removed Hampton Dellinger from his position as special counsel on Feb. 7, but a federal judge ordered him to be reinstated for a short period.
www.cbsnews.com
February 22, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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Our system working as it should.
Our system working as it should.
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You had it right the first time.
Old Video Of Marco Rubio Warning Republicans About Supporting Trump Resurfaces—And It's On Point
You were right the first time, Marco.
www.comicsands.com
February 20, 2025 at 1:09 AM
You had it right the first time.
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We need Pete Buttigieg as a clear messenger, more than ever.
February 17, 2025 at 4:05 PM
We need Pete Buttigieg as a clear messenger, more than ever.
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"The employee was granted access to the Integrated Data Retrieval System, which allows IRS employees to access taxpayer accounts."
"The employee was granted access to the Integrated Data Retrieval System, which allows IRS employees to access taxpayer accounts."
DOGE-affiliated employee accessed IRS system with sensitive taxpayer information
The Integrated Data Retrieval System allows IRS employees to access taxpayer information.
www.nbcnews.com
February 17, 2025 at 3:36 AM
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"The employee was granted access to the Integrated Data Retrieval System, which allows IRS employees to access taxpayer accounts."
"The employee was granted access to the Integrated Data Retrieval System, which allows IRS employees to access taxpayer accounts."
