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Oil and Gas Experts in State Department Fired in DOGE Efforts Prior to Iran War
The administration laid off people responsible for modeling scenarios like the Strait of Hormuz closure, reporting says.
DOGE Cuts Have Left Grieving Families Struggling to Access Survivor Benefits
People with disabilities have also reported extensive delays to access Social Security disability payments.
Global Health Workers Describe Impact a Year After Trump Admin Shut Down USAID
The last year saw avoidable deaths and increased suffering for some of the poorest and most vulnerable populations.
Trump’s Economy Is Hurting Americans — and Setting Us Up for Long-Term Collapse
Trump boasts of a booming economy. He’s dead wrong. A year into Trump 2.0, the affordability crisis is worse than ever.
A Year After LA Fires, Don’t Forget How Trump and Musk’s Lies Hurt Recovery
Powerful figures were “pouring rhetorical fuel on the flames of the very real fire," says journalist Jacob Soboroff.
Social Security Changes Under Trump Led to Backlogs, Wait Times, and More Issues
The delays in service are largely the result of staff firings, coupled with little training for transferred staff.
“Department of War” Name Change, Which Isn’t Even Official, Will Cost $2 Billion
The move prioritizes "political theater over responsible governance,” a group of Democrats said in a statement.
Backing Trump Has Paid Off for Silicon Valley Billionaires Like Marc Andreessen
Lawsuits have been dropped and settlements renegotiated in favor of companies as the administration guts the CFPB.
Elon Musk Wants $1 Trillion to Build a “Robot Army” at Tesla
The Take Back Tesla campaign is urging shareholders to reject Musk's proposed $1 trillion compensation package.
The World Is Running Out of Fresh Water. What Happens If We Do?
The pace of freshwater depletion is staggering. An area twice the size of California is drying up annually.