The agency has frozen hiring, cut back overtime, and reduced IT contracts. The Social Security Administration (SSA) released a statement on Monday evening that identified around $800 million…
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White House Puts Hold On All Aid to Ukraine
He says the mineral deal is still on the table. The White House announced that all foreign aid to Ukraine has been paused until Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky…
Read MorePresident Trump Directs Agencies to Work With DOGE to Review Federal Grants and Contracts
His executive order also mandates building a system to track travel and other expenditures. President Donald Trump signed an executive order last week requiring all agencies to review…
Read MoreHouse Speaker Plans Meeting with Musk and Legislators
Speaker Johnson met with the billionaire last week one-on-one. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson said that he is going to plan a meeting between himself, Elon Musk,…
Read MoreDepartment of the Interior Orders Travel Reviews
The agency suspends spending and travel during updates to its approval process. The U.S. Department of the Interior has issued a pause on all spending and travel, aligning…
Read MoreEducation Department Offered Employees Incentive to Resign
The department warns of additional layoffs in the future. The Education Department emailed its employees on Friday, offering $25,000 or severance pay, “whichever is less,” if they choose…
Read MoreAdministration Memo Directs Federal Agencies to Report Staff Reduction Plans
The agencies are instructed to collaborate with assigned DOGE personnel. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) have directed federal agencies to…
Read MoreHouse Speaker Says IRA Repeal Is Between “Scalpel” and “Sledgehammer”
Total repeal is unlikely, but the majority is considering significant changes. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson said that his party will not revoke the entire Inflation Reduction…
Read MoreChief Justice Pauses Judge’s Order Requiring the Administration to Release USAID Funds
The president’s administration stated it would pay “legitimate claims.” Supreme Court Justice John Roberts granted an administrative stay on the order from District Judge Amir Ali that required…
Read MoreWhite House Announces USDS Employee as DOGE Administrator
The administration explained recently that Special Presidential Advisor Musk is not in charge. The White House informed media outlets that Amy Gleason is serving as the acting administrator…
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