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koreaherald.comai7 hrs ago
Former DOGE Staffers Launch Startup Targeting Elder Care
Justin Fox and Nate Cavanaugh, who previously worked at the Department of Government Efficiency, announced the launch of Special, a holding company that plans to acquire businesses and apply an AI operating system. The company’s first project is Figure Health, which will operate…
Reasonpolitics12 days ago
New York City Mayor Launches Commission on Government Efficiency
Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a Commission on Government Efficiency to review city operations and reduce bureaucratic delays. The effort follows the dissolution of a prior charter revision commission and comes as the city prepares a $124.7 billion budget.
Statpolitics25 days ago
FDA Commissioner Marty Makary Resigns After One Year in Trump Administration
Marty Makary stepped down from the FDA on Tuesday, ending a tenure that began with a high-profile announcement on Covid-19 vaccine recommendations alongside Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Jay Bhattacharya. His arrival coincided with mass dismissals of career officials by the Departmen…
flipboard.comworld31 days ago
Federal Judge Rules DOGE Grant Terminations at Humanities Endowment Unlawful
A U.S. District Judge ruled that the Department of Government Efficiency used race, gender and other protected characteristics to terminate grants at the National Endowment for the Humanities. The judge declared the terminations unlawful, blocked them from proceeding and said the…
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washingtonpost.comtechnology36 days agoUpdated
Former CFPB Employee Announces Democratic Bid for Maryland Seat
Alexis Goldstein, fired from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in February 2026 for documenting DOGE operatives, has announced her candidacy for the U.S. House in Maryland's 6th district. The incident stemmed from a February 2025 encounter where she questioned unauthorized…
tass.compolitics46 days ago
Senate Republicans Introduce Bill Package to Combat Federal Benefit Fraud
Republican senators have proposed legislation aimed at reducing fraud in federal programs. The package targets issues in areas such as COVID relief and Medicaid. It seeks to save significant taxpayer funds through various reforms.
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Podcast Host Responds to DOGE Initiative Criticism
A podcast host responded to a guest's claim that the DOGE initiative accomplished nothing by highlighting shutdowns and increased awareness of NGOs and funding. The statement was reported by @MarioNawfal. The discussion underscores debates on government efficiency efforts under t…
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