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Social Security's Acting Commissioner: A DOGE Appointee

Following a clash with Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) over data access, Social Security Administration employee Leland Dudek was appointed acting commissioner after being placed on administrative leave for cooperating with DOGE; his appointment follows the resignation of Mich...

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SSA Commissioner Resigns Over Data Access Dispute

Acting SSA Commissioner Michelle King resigned after refusing to give the Department of Government Efficiency access to sensitive Social Security recipient data; Leland Dudek replaced her, and President Trump nominated Frank Bisignano.

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DOGE Gains Access to Sensitive IRS Taxpayer Data

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) will gain access to the IRS's Integrated Data Retrieval System (IDRS), allowing an operative to view the financial details of every taxpayer and business for 120 days, raising concerns about data security and government oversight.

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White House Halts CFPB Operations Amidst Consumer Protection Concerns

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), facing attacks from the White House, has resolved 7.7 million consumer complaints and returned nearly $20 billion, but its future is uncertain after the White House halted its work and fired staff, despite court intervention.

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Three CFPB Leaders Placed on Leave, One Resigns Amidst Political Clash

Acting OMB Director Russ Vought placed three top officials at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on administrative leave, prompting the resignation of one and an email response from another; the move is viewed as an attempt to weaken consumer protection, sparking protests.

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Eight Fired Inspectors General Sue Trump for Reinstatement

Eight inspectors general fired by Donald Trump are suing for their jobs back, alleging their dismissals violated federal regulations designed to protect them from political interference and that the White House ignored notification requirements to Congress. The lawsuit, filed Wednesday in Washington...

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Child's Death Renews Scrutiny of Sydney Hospital's Private Management

A two-year-old died at Sydney's Northern Beaches Hospital, raising concerns about the hospital's management and its private operators' agreement with the NSW state government, following reports of long wait times for stroke victims, understaffing, and significant financial debt.

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Social Security Head Resigns After DOGE Data Dispute

Michelle King, the head of the Social Security Administration, resigned after refusing Elon Musk's DOGE access to sensitive data of over 70 million Americans, including bank information, social security numbers, and medical records; Leland Dudek replaced her.

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DOGE Seeks Access to Sensitive IRS Taxpayer Data

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is seeking access to the IRS's Integrated Data Retrieval System (IDRS), containing highly sensitive taxpayer data, to identify and address waste, fraud, and abuse within the government; a software engineer is expected to have access within days.

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Treasury Investigates Security Breach in $6 Trillion Payment System

The US Treasury is investigating security breaches in its $6 trillion federal payment system after concerns were raised about access granted to Elon Musk's DOGE; the investigation includes examining Musk's claims of fraud and potential misuse of data; Democratic senators demanded transparency and la...

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USAID Inspector General Fired Amidst Agency Restructuring and Funding Scandal

The White House fired USAID Inspector General Paul Martin on Tuesday, following a critical report on the Trump administration's aid pause and amid revelations of millions in funding to extremist groups, leading to concerns about the agency's future.

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Musk's Deregulation Benefits His Companies Amidst Conflict-of-Interest Concerns

Elon Musk's influence on the Trump administration leads to deregulation benefiting his companies, raising concerns about conflicts of interest as oversight agencies investigating Tesla and SpaceX are weakened or eliminated.

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