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U.S. Jobless Claims Steady at 224,000 Despite Federal Layoffs
For the week ending March 22, U.S. jobless claims fell slightly to 224,000, defying expectations of increased layoffs from recent federal government cuts; the four-week average also fell to 224,000.
U.S. Jobless Claims Steady at 224,000 Despite Federal Layoffs
For the week ending March 22, U.S. jobless claims fell slightly to 224,000, defying expectations of increased layoffs from recent federal government cuts; the four-week average also fell to 224,000.
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40% Bias Score
Federal Return-to-Office Mandate Causes Widespread Issues
A Department of Agriculture employee was instructed to report to an office, including a listed storage unit, highlighting widespread problems as federal agencies struggle to accommodate employees returning to work after remote work policies ended; issues include lack of supplies and potential health...
Federal Return-to-Office Mandate Causes Widespread Issues
A Department of Agriculture employee was instructed to report to an office, including a listed storage unit, highlighting widespread problems as federal agencies struggle to accommodate employees returning to work after remote work policies ended; issues include lack of supplies and potential health...
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44% Bias Score
US and Chilean Fiscal Crises: Restructuring and Inefficiency Concerns
In 2024, the US faced a \$1.8 trillion federal deficit, leading President Trump to appoint Elon Musk to restructure the government, while Chile also grapples with a severe fiscal crisis, high public sector employment, and absenteeism, impacting public service quality.
US and Chilean Fiscal Crises: Restructuring and Inefficiency Concerns
In 2024, the US faced a \$1.8 trillion federal deficit, leading President Trump to appoint Elon Musk to restructure the government, while Chile also grapples with a severe fiscal crisis, high public sector employment, and absenteeism, impacting public service quality.
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40% Bias Score
Bisignano's SSA Confirmation Hearing Amidst Musk-Driven Service Disruptions
Frank Bisignano's confirmation hearing for SSA leadership is overshadowed by significant service disruptions stemming from Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency's cuts; these cuts have resulted in 7,500 job losses, five-hour phone wait times, and website crashes, causing concern about the ...
Bisignano's SSA Confirmation Hearing Amidst Musk-Driven Service Disruptions
Frank Bisignano's confirmation hearing for SSA leadership is overshadowed by significant service disruptions stemming from Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency's cuts; these cuts have resulted in 7,500 job losses, five-hour phone wait times, and website crashes, causing concern about the ...
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48% Bias Score
Bisignano Faces Senate Grilling Over Social Security Downsizing
During his Senate confirmation hearing, President Trump's Social Security Administration nominee, Frank Bisignano, faced intense questioning from Democrats regarding recent agency downsizing, staff layoffs, reduced services, and Elon Musk's criticism of the program, while Republicans largely dismiss...
Bisignano Faces Senate Grilling Over Social Security Downsizing
During his Senate confirmation hearing, President Trump's Social Security Administration nominee, Frank Bisignano, faced intense questioning from Democrats regarding recent agency downsizing, staff layoffs, reduced services, and Elon Musk's criticism of the program, while Republicans largely dismiss...
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56% Bias Score
Tesla Takedown" Protests Spread Nationwide Amid Musk's Government Role
The "Tesla Takedown" movement, organized by Alex Winter and Joan Donovan, is staging protests at nearly 90 Tesla dealerships across the US, urging people to sell their Teslas and divest from Tesla stock due to Elon Musk's influence on government budget cuts and his role as head of the Department of ...
Tesla Takedown" Protests Spread Nationwide Amid Musk's Government Role
The "Tesla Takedown" movement, organized by Alex Winter and Joan Donovan, is staging protests at nearly 90 Tesla dealerships across the US, urging people to sell their Teslas and divest from Tesla stock due to Elon Musk's influence on government budget cuts and his role as head of the Department of ...
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48% Bias Score
Social Security Delays In-Person ID Checks by Two Weeks
The Social Security Administration delayed its new policy requiring in-person identity checks for millions of beneficiaries by two weeks, to April 14, exempting Medicare, disability, and Supplemental Security Income applications; however, concerns remain about access and impact on vulnerable populat...
Social Security Delays In-Person ID Checks by Two Weeks
The Social Security Administration delayed its new policy requiring in-person identity checks for millions of beneficiaries by two weeks, to April 14, exempting Medicare, disability, and Supplemental Security Income applications; however, concerns remain about access and impact on vulnerable populat...
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40% Bias Score
FMCS Closure: Negligible Savings, Potentially Huge Economic Cost
The Elon Musk-led "Doge" department shuttered the 79-year-old Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS), an agency preventing work stoppages, saving a negligible 0.0014% of the federal budget but potentially costing the economy hundreds of millions of dollars annually.
FMCS Closure: Negligible Savings, Potentially Huge Economic Cost
The Elon Musk-led "Doge" department shuttered the 79-year-old Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS), an agency preventing work stoppages, saving a negligible 0.0014% of the federal budget but potentially costing the economy hundreds of millions of dollars annually.
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52% Bias Score
Bisignano's SSA Nomination Hearing Amidst DOGE-Driven Turmoil
Frank Bisignano's confirmation hearing for the SSA leadership highlighted concerns over Elon Musk's DOGE-led cuts, impacting phone services and potentially benefits, while Bisignano pledged service improvements but remained noncommittal on policy changes.
Bisignano's SSA Nomination Hearing Amidst DOGE-Driven Turmoil
Frank Bisignano's confirmation hearing for the SSA leadership highlighted concerns over Elon Musk's DOGE-led cuts, impacting phone services and potentially benefits, while Bisignano pledged service improvements but remained noncommittal on policy changes.
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60% Bias Score
DOGE Downsizing Spurs 75% Surge in Federal Worker Job Applications, Raising Recession Concerns
A new Indeed report reveals a 75% surge in job applications from federal workers at agencies targeted by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) since 2022, exceeding previous post-election increases and coinciding with DOGE's aggressive downsizing, potentially impacting consumer spending and...
DOGE Downsizing Spurs 75% Surge in Federal Worker Job Applications, Raising Recession Concerns
A new Indeed report reveals a 75% surge in job applications from federal workers at agencies targeted by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) since 2022, exceeding previous post-election increases and coinciding with DOGE's aggressive downsizing, potentially impacting consumer spending and...
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52% Bias Score
FEMA Independence Act Proposed to Improve Disaster Response
Florida Representatives Moskowitz and Donalds introduced the FEMA Independence Act on Monday, proposing to make FEMA a separate Cabinet-level agency to improve efficiency and disaster response, addressing concerns about bureaucracy and slow aid delivery.
FEMA Independence Act Proposed to Improve Disaster Response
Florida Representatives Moskowitz and Donalds introduced the FEMA Independence Act on Monday, proposing to make FEMA a separate Cabinet-level agency to improve efficiency and disaster response, addressing concerns about bureaucracy and slow aid delivery.
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40% Bias Score
Florida Returns Nearly $900 Million in Federal Funds
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced the return of \$878,112,000 in federal funds to the U.S. Treasury, citing ideological differences with the Biden administration and crediting a meeting with Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) for facilitating the return.
Florida Returns Nearly $900 Million in Federal Funds
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced the return of \$878,112,000 in federal funds to the U.S. Treasury, citing ideological differences with the Biden administration and crediting a meeting with Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) for facilitating the return.
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56% Bias Score
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