97 m. ago Trump 2nd term live updates: DOGE emails asked federal judges to explain their work

White House employees are exempt from replying to Elon Musk's email asking federal workers to detail their accomplishments.

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1 hour ago DOGE Is Working on Software That Automates the Firing of Government Workers

Operatives working for Elon Musk’s DOGE appear to be editing the code of AutoRIF—software designed by the Defense Department that could assist in mass firings of federal workers, sources tell WIRED.

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3 h. ago Slashing Medicaid to Pay for Trump’s Tax Cuts Could Lead to Vast State Shortfalls

Republicans have proposed lowering the federal share of costs for Medicaid expansions, which could reshape the program by gutting one of the Affordable Care Act’s major provisions.

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3 h. ago DoorDash to pay delivery workers nearly $17M for using tips to cover wages

DoorDash has agreed to pay $16.75 million to settle a lawsuit by New York’s attorney general that accused the delivery platform of pocketing workers’ tips to cover wages. The lawsuit alleged that between May 2017 and September 2019, DoorDash used customer tips to offset the base pay it had already guaranteed to workers, instead of […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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7 h. ago Deadline for Musk's ultimatum to federal workers hits, but consequences remain vague

Billionaire Elon Musk says federal employees will get a second chance to respond to work accountability requests after Monday night's deadline passed.

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7 h. ago ‘OpenAI’ Job Scam Targeted International Workers Through Telegram

An alleged job scam, led by “Aiden” from “OpenAI,” recruited workers in Bangladesh for months before disappearing overnight, according to FTC complaints obtained by WIRED.

Society

7 h. ago Department of Veterans Affairs cutting more than 1,400 employees in another round of dismissals

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced that it is cutting more than 1,400 workers, which will save more than $83 million annually.

Politics

9 h. ago Government Workers Who Have Lost Their Jobs Worry About Their Housing

The abrupt firings have left federal workers and contractors throughout the country in flux, with many distressed over how they will pay the mortgage or rent.

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9 h. ago Health care workers are rushing to learn about immigration law in case of ICE raids

A policy change by the Trump administration allows immigration agents to enter and arrest people in health facilities. Some clinics are training health workers to support patients in the event of arrests.

Society

11 h. ago As Deadline Approaches, Few Insurance Companies Obey CA Insurance Commissioner Lara on Paying out Personal Property to Fire Victims

Few insurance companies are complying with California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara's request that they cover 100% of the personal property lost by policy holders in the Los Angeles fires by the February 28 deadline. The post As Deadline Approaches, Few Insurance Companies Obey CA Insurance Commissioner Lara on Paying out Personal Property to Fire Victims appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

14 h. ago Tracking Trump: U.S. sides with Russia at U.N.; Macron visits Washington; Musk’s federal worker email; and more

Tracking Trump: U.S. sides with Russia at U.N.; Macron visits Washington; Musk’s federal worker email; and more  The Washington Post

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15 h. ago Trump 2nd term live updates: Elon Musk doubles down on OPM email order

The Trump administration told federal agencies they don't have to direct workers to comply with Elon Musk's request for information about their activities at work.

Politics

15 h. ago Rudy Giuliani satisfies Fulton County election workers' $148 million defamation case

Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani was found liable for defamation in 2023 and ordered to pay two election workers $148 million -- which has now been satisfied.

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15 h. ago Firings of some federal workers should be halted, watchdog recommends

Firings of some federal workers should be halted, watchdog recommends  The Washington Post

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16 h. ago Police: S.F. tech worker was ‘erratic’ in days before girlfriend was slain

Police: S.F. tech worker was ‘erratic’ in days before girlfriend was slain  San Francisco Chronicle

Events

17 h. ago Virginia governor announces new program for fired federal workers

Virginia governor announces new program for fired federal workers  NBC Washington

Politics

17 h. ago Governors Ask President Trump to Let Them Import Foreign Workers

Colorado's Democratic Gov. and Oklahoma's Republican Gov. are asking President Trump to let state governors control a core immigration policy. The post Governors Ask President Trump to Let Them Import Foreign Workers appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

17 h. ago Trump Backs Elon Musk's Email, Indicates It Is a Probe to See Who Is Really Working

President Donald Trump on Monday endorsed an email sent by Elon Musk via the United States Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to federal workers on Friday afternoon asking them to reply with five bullets of what they accomplished last week. The post Trump Backs Elon Musk’s Email, Indicates It Is a Probe to See Who Is Really Working appeared first on Breitbart.

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18 h. ago Government worker says she was 'absolutely infuriated' by DOGE email asking her to say what she did last week

A federal employee condemned the emails sent by Musk and DOGE to government workers, arguing they are an attempt to bully government workers.

Politics

18 h. ago DoorDash to Pay $16.8 Million to Workers for Pocketing Their Tips

The payments, part of a settlement with the New York attorney general’s office, will return as much as $14,000 to some workers.

Economics