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Remote Federal Work in the Crosshairs: Trump's Plan to End Telework

December 17, 2024

Donald Trump, the soon-to-be president, is upset about a deal that lets federal workers keep doing their jobs from home. He thinks it's a bad idea and wants to stop it. The agreement, made by the Social Security Administration, lets workers telecommute until 2029. Trump doesn't like this and thinks

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The Billionaire Duo's Mission: Trimming the Fat from Uncle Sam

December 14, 2024

Imagine this: two super-successful businessmen, Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, are given the job of cutting waste in the U. S. government. This isn't your typical government job, though. They're not here to spend taxpayer money; they're here to save it. Their goal? To find $2 trillion in spending cu

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Trump and GOP Aim to End Daylight Saving Time

December 14, 2024

President-elect Donald Trump recently announced his plans to eliminate daylight saving time once he takes office. He shared this intention on TruthSocial, stating that while daylight saving time has some supporters, it's inconvenient and costly for the nation. Two of Trump's advisors, Elon Musk and

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Veterans & Seniors at Risk: AOC Slams Cost-Cutting Proposals

December 9, 2024

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N. Y. ) has openly criticized certain cost-saving measures suggested by the "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE). In a recent social media post, she highlighted how these proposals might negatively impact veterans, seniors, and the disabled. Ocasio-

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Government Makeover: Catching Up With REGO

December 9, 2024

Back in the late 1800s, presidents had been promising to fix the government bureaucracy for over a century. One of the biggest changes came after James Garfield's death in 1881, when a disgruntled job seeker shot him. This tragic event led to the creation of a professional, merit-based bureaucracy t

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What's Up with Democrats and Trump's New DOGE Team?

December 9, 2024

You might be surprised to hear that some Democrats are on board with President-elect Donald Trump's new Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE. This department is led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy. A few Democrats, like Rep. Jared Moskowitz, are even joining a congressional caucus to suppor

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The Vanishing Workers: Federal Office Ghost Towns

December 9, 2024

Have you ever wondered where federal workers are these days? According to Senator Joni Ernst, a whopping 94% of them are either out of sight or working remotely, long after the pandemic has ended. DC's federal buildings are a ghost town, with a measly 12% occupancy rate. What's the deal with all th

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Meet the Billionaires: Musk and Ramaswamy's Plan to Shrink Government

December 9, 2024

On Thursday, two big-name business leaders, Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, met with Republican lawmakers. They're part of a new commission aimed at making the federal government leaner. The day started with Ramaswamy chatting with Senate Republicans about his ideas. He even suggested that some gover

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Bezos Backs Trump’s Plan to Cut Red Tape

December 8, 2024

Billionaire Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, has shown support for President-elect Donald Trump's goal to reduce regulations. During an interview at The New York Times' DealBook Summit, Bezos expressed optimism about Trump’s upcoming term, especially his plans to cut back on regulations. Bezos bel

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Musk and Ramaswamy's Mission: Save Money, Solve Woes

December 3, 2024

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are on a mission to find and fix the most wasteful parts of the government. They believe they can save the US billions of dollars each year. This isn't easy, but if they succeed, it could help many Americans live better lives. President Trump once said their Department