Shutdown Ends, ICE Reform Fight Begins
#USGovernment #ImmigrationPolicyThe House voted to reopen most government agencies but funded Homeland Security for only two weeks. This sets up negotiations over ICE and CBP reforms following agent-involved killings. Democrats seek operational changes, including possible mask removal for agents. read more
Tech Prodigy "Big Balls" Linked to Criminal Group and Government
#Cybercrime #USGovernmentElon Musk's adolescent follower, "Big Balls," provided tech support to a cybercrime group, aiding in the cyberstalking of an FBI agent before later joining the Trump administration. Edward Coristine, with past links to cybercriminals, now serves as a senior adviser in sensitive U.S. departments, sparking concerns. read more
"Designated survivors: Ensuring government continuity in times of crisis"
#DesignatedSurvivor #USGovernmentA Cabinet secretary becomes a designated survivor for the president's address, a role with Cold War origins and heightened responsibilities. The choice involves a potential presidency scenario and underscores the critical nature of continuity of government in the US. read more
"Trump Administration Orders Federal Agencies to Relocate Outside D.C."
#USgovernment #relocationdeadlineFederal agencies in the US are being directed to submit plans by mid-April detailing where their offices will relocate outside of Washington, D.C., as part of Trump's initiative to reduce government costs and inefficiencies, potentially impacting the city's economy. read more
Elon Musk's Federal Job Ultimatum Sparks Chaos and Tension
#ElonMusk #USgovernmentElon Musk's demand for federal workers to document their activities or face dismissal escalates chaos within the US government. A Pentagon official criticized the ultimatum as absurd. President Trump's appointed leaders at various federal agencies responded differently to Musk's order, causing upheaval. read more
Elon Musk's Email Initiative Causes Chaos Among Federal Employees
#ElonMusk #USGovernmentElon Musk sent blanket emails to federal workers requesting weekly accomplishments, threatening termination if not met. Musk clarified it was a test to see if employees could reply. Senior agency officials, including FBI and Pentagon heads, instructed staff not to respond, causing rift with Musk. read more
Elon Musk's Job Documentation Directive Sparks Controversy and Pushback
#ElonMusk #USGovernmentElon Musk demanded federal employees to report weekly achievements or face job loss, prompting a standoff with agencies like the FBI and Pentagon. Politicians question the legality and ethics of the directive, with unions threatening legal action. read more
Elon Musk advocates cutting entire government agencies for efficiency boost
#ElonMusk #USGovernmentElon Musk suggests deleting entire agencies from the US federal government for cost-cutting and efficiency. Musk's "department of government efficiency" has implemented widespread cuts, leading to resignations and layoffs. Legal challenges arise over the process, causing uncertainty about workforce reductions. read more
Elon Musk denies $400 million Tesla Cybertruck deal with US.
#ElonMusk #USGovernmentElon Musk refutes the claim that the US State Department is purchasing $400M worth of Tesla Cybertrucks. Though denying Tesla's receipt of the sum, speculation remains. The situation reveals potential contradictions in government spending and transparency. read more
Elon Musk under fire for $400 million "armored" Tesla contract.
#ElonMusk #USGovernmentThe Trump administration plans a $400 million contract for "armored" Teslas, sparking criticism of Elon Musk's conflicts of interest. Musk, linked to the federal government, faces scrutiny for slashing agencies while still benefiting from government contracts through SpaceX. read more
Elon Musk's DOGE Team Sparks Controversy with Government Agency Overhaul
#ElonMusk #USGovernmentElon Musk's team infiltrates 14 US government agencies, incl. Department of Energy and FBI, aiming to cut costs. Democrats and watchdogs alarmed; lawsuits filed. Trump supports Musk, causing pushback. Musk’s vast authority triggers concerns of conflicts of interest. read more
"US Lawmakers Seek Ban on Chinese AI Chatbot DeepSeek"
#DeepSeek #USgovernmentBipartisan US lawmakers introduce legislation to ban Chinese DeepSeek from government devices due to security concerns. The chatbot app, similar to TikTok, is under scrutiny for potentially sharing user information with the Chinese government, prompting bans in Australia and South Korea. read more
Young Tech Workers Recruited by Musk to Cut Government Spending
#ElonMusk #USgovernmentElon Musk has recruited a group of seven young tech industry workers, barely out of college, with no government experience, to assist in cutting trillions from the federal government. These individuals now have access to confidential information about millions of Americans. read more
Uncertainty looms as TikTok faces ban in the U.S.
#TikTokBan #USGovernmentTikTok warns it may go dark for 170 million U.S. users on Sunday unless Biden administration provides reassurances to Google and Apple. Supreme Court upheld law requiring TikTok to be sold to a U.S. company or face a ban. read more
#USgovernment #votingrights
The Republican-held House of Representatives passed a bill to prohibit non-citizens from voting, arguing against illegal voting by border crossers. Yet, the bill faces expected rejection in the Democrat-run Senate. read more