Category: Government Efficiency Department (US)

Wall Street Loved Scott Bessent and Kevin Warsh. Not Anymore.

The New York Times – On the Runway:
We are approaching a credibility crisis with Scott Bessent and Kevin Warsh leading our economy.
Farmers Struggle to Get Basic Services From Depleted Agriculture Dept.

The New York Times – On the Runway:
After the departure of thousands of federal workers, rural communities report problems obtaining loans, grants, technical assistance and support for infrastructure and other services.
How Are the Democrats’ Midterm Dreams Shaping Up?

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Democratic divisions, polling misses and Ocasio-Cortez’s egg freezing: the week in politics.
In Europe, Tesla Sales Are Rising Despite Views on Elon Musk

The New York Times – Business:
Price cuts and low-interest-rate loans are luring buyers, including people offended by the company’s chief executive.
A Year After U.S.A.I.D.’s Death, Fired Workers Find Few Jobs and Much Loss

The New York Times – Business:
People have plowed through savings, cashed out retirement funds and moved in with relatives. Former U.S.A.I.D. workers estimate that less than half have found full-time work.
Elon Musk Joins in Phone Call Between Donald Trump and Narendra Modi

The New York Times – Business:
Mr. Musk’s participation was notable because it is rare for a private citizen to be on a call between heads of state. It also suggests that Mr. Musk is back on better terms with the president.
Trump Dangles Cash Payments to Assuage Affordability Concerns

With tariffs unpopular and prices still high, the White House has teased the promise of tariff rebates and large tax refunds next year.
Trump Calls Shutdown an ‘Unprecedented Opportunity,’ and Eyes Deep Cuts

The president plans to meet with the White House budget chief to slash what he described as “Democratic agencies.”
Trump Calls Shutdown an ‘Unprecedented Opportunity,’ and Eyes Deep Cuts

The president plans to meet with the White House budget chief to slash what he described as “Democratic agencies.”
DOGE Put Critical Social Security Data at Risk, Whistle-Blower Says

DOGE team members uploaded a database with the personal information of hundreds of millions of Americans to a vulnerable cloud server, according to the agency’s chief data officer.
The 6 Social Security Myths That Won’t Go Away

The program gave birth to the idea of retirement and covers nearly all Americans — but now it faces major financial and customer service challenges.
E.P.A. to Stop Updating Popular Database After Lead Scientist Criticized Trump

The database, which helps companies calculate their greenhouse gas emissions, will continue under a consortium that includes Stanford University.