‘No, we didn’t’: DOGE staffers admit Elon Musk’s cost-cutting agency failed to reduce the federal deficit At DOGE’s inception, Musk claimed the advisory could slash $2 trillion from the U.S. federal budget. Fortune · Mar 16
White House announces federal worker layoffs as shutdown nears third week AFL-CIO fights issue in court as union leader warns of ‘devastating effects’ for Americans The Guardian - US · Oct 10, 2025
100 Days Later, US Federal Workers Navigate Post-Musk Wreckage Roughly 100 days after Elon Musk's dramatic departure from the Trump White House, federal workers are still grappling with the lasting damage from his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). International Business Times · Sep 15, 2025
Wow, Trump’s new order gives him free pass to fire employees who don’t bow down Hiring people who are going to be loyal, no matter what. We Got This Covered · Jul 18, 2025
Trump signs order creating new federal worker classification for at-will, political appointees Under the new classification, Schedule G, federal employees will be subject to hiring and firing by the president The Guardian - US · Jul 18, 2025
Trump’s budget cuts are adding to risk in life-threatening floods and emergencies Acclaimed author Michael Lewis wrote a book about the first Trump administration entitled The Fifth Risk, outlining the consequences when people who don’t understand how the government of a vast, complex and multifaceted nation works are put in charge of said government. The Conversation · Jul 10, 2025
As Musk steps back, experts say Doge cuts have harmed government services The billionaire fired thousands of workers, but savings are minimal and offset by degradation of services, critics say The Guardian - US · May 5, 2025
Government spending rises more than 6% over Trump’s first 100 days despite DOGE’s efforts Despite Elon Musk's DOGE promising trillions of dollars in savings, federal spending is still climbing. Fortune · Apr 30, 2025
DOGE's Cost-Cutting Efforts Could Cost US Taxpayers Big Time: Report DOGE's cost-cutting efforts under Elon Musk may end up costing U.S. taxpayers billions, experts warn. Latin Times · Apr 28, 2025
DOGE’s mass federal workforce cuts may cost taxpayers $135 billion this fiscal year alone Elon Musk’s efforts to slash federal spending are costing the government in lost productivity and tax revenue, workforce and policy experts claim. Fortune · Apr 27, 2025
From weather apps to taxes: the trickle-down effects of Trump’s federal worker firings Gutting of workforce will have far-reaching consequences as advocates warn of playing ‘Russian roulette’ with safety The Guardian - US · Feb 20, 2025
Trump ordered a hiring freeze on new IRS agents. Could it impact your tax return? The 2025 tax filing season is set to start next week The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2025
Trump misses ethics pledge deadline The president-elect is locked out of critical transition meetings due to his failure to file an ethics pledge Salon · Nov 9, 2024
Trump's Transition Team Lags Behind Critical Deadlines Learn about mounting concerns over the Trump administration's failure to prepare for a potential presidential transition if reelected. Top News · Oct 23, 2024
The Guardian - US · Oct 8, 2024 Trump administration protected Brett Kavanaugh from full FBI investigation Inquiry by Sheldon Whitehouse found White House and FBI ‘misled’ about inquiry into supreme court nominee
Top News · Aug 27, 2024 Biden And Trump Transition Planning Underway Biden administration offers transition resources to Trump and Harris for potential administrations, highlighting the importance of post-election planning.
Salon · Apr 28, 2023 "Serious omissions" in Kavanaugh probe The omissions suggest attempts to discredit alleged victims' claims and exclude evidence that could support claims
The Guardian - US · Apr 28, 2023 Revealed: Senate investigation into Brett Kavanaugh assault claims contained serious omissions 2018 investigation in the lead up to supreme court justice’s confirmation found ‘no evidence’ to substantiate claims of sexual assault
The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2023 IRS nominee faces herculean challenge of modernizing agency A familiar face is positioned to take on the monumental task of rebuilding the understaffed and underappreciated IRS
The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2023 Brett Kavanaugh documentary reveals new witness testimony of alleged sexual assault The new revelation is featured in the documentary Justice, which debuted on Friday at the Sundance Film Festival
The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2023 Sundance doc looks into Brett Kavanaugh investigation A new documentary looks into the sexual misconduct allegations against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh
Los Angeles Times · Jan 21, 2023 ‘People are terrified’: Inside the premiere of Sundance’s surprise Brett Kavanaugh doc PARK CITY, Utah — “Justice,” director Doug Liman’s surprise documentary about the confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh, premiered Friday at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival.
The Guardian - US · Jan 21, 2023 ‘I hope this triggers outrage’: surprise Brett Kavanaugh documentary premieres at Sundance Covertly-made Justice, from director Doug Liman, shows to sold-out audience and shines new light on allegations of sexual assault