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Trump administration reverses planned closures of 3 dozen US mine safety offices
Read full article: Trump administration reverses planned closures of 3 dozen US mine safety officesThe Trump administration is dropping plans to terminate leases for 34 offices in the Mine Safety and Health Administration.
Chief Justice agrees to pause court orders requiring DOGE to turn over records about its operation
Read full article: Chief Justice agrees to pause court orders requiring DOGE to turn over records about its operationChief Justice John Roberts is agreeing to temporarily pause orders that would require Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency to publicly disclose information about its operations.
DOGE targets Census Bureau, worrying data users about health of US data infrastructure
Read full article: DOGE targets Census Bureau, worrying data users about health of US data infrastructureThe group run by Elon Musk that aims to cut federal spending in the second Trump administration is targeting U_S_ Census Bureau surveys it claims are “wasteful."
Judge relaxes ban on DOGE access to sensitive US Treasury information
Read full article: Judge relaxes ban on DOGE access to sensitive US Treasury informationA New York judge has relaxed a ban she'd put on Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency preventing it from accessing sensitive U.S. Treasury Department information.
Social Security lists thousands of living immigrants as dead to prompt them to leave, AP sources say
Read full article: Social Security lists thousands of living immigrants as dead to prompt them to leave, AP sources sayThe Trump administration has moved to classify more than 6,000 living immigrants as dead.
Appeals court restores DOGE access to sensitive information at US agencies
Read full article: Appeals court restores DOGE access to sensitive information at US agenciesA federal appeals court is allowing billionaire Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency to once again access people’s private data at the Education Department, the Treasury Department and the Office of Personnel Management.
Social Security Administration probes origin of website portal outage
Read full article: Social Security Administration probes origin of website portal outageThe Social Security Administration says it is investigating the root cause of website outages that have affected the “my Social Security” portal where recipients access their benefits.
A DOGE employee is put in charge of the US Institute of Peace, a court filing alleges
Read full article: A DOGE employee is put in charge of the US Institute of Peace, a court filing allegesA court filing says an official allied with Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency has been put in charge of the U.S. Institute of Peace, a think tank targeted by President Donald Trump for closure.
Social Security Administration backtracks on some ID requirements after backlash
Read full article: Social Security Administration backtracks on some ID requirements after backlashThe Social Security Administration said Wednesday that people applying for Social Security Disability Insurance, Medicare, or Supplemental Security Income who are not able to use agency’s online portal, can complete their claim entirely over the phone instead of at an office.
Judge blocks DOGE from accessing sensitive information at US agencies
Read full article: Judge blocks DOGE from accessing sensitive information at US agenciesA federal judge has temporarily blocked Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency from accessing people’s private data at the Education Department, the Treasury Department and the Office of Personnel Management.
DeSantis returns millions in federal funds as Florida cities receive DOGE letters
Read full article: DeSantis returns millions in federal funds as Florida cities receive DOGE lettersFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Friday evening that the state had returned millions of dollars in funding back to the federal government. DeSantis posted the news to social media, revealing a letter from his office to the U.S. Department of Treasury stating that Florida is returning $878,112,000 in taxpayer dollars back to the federal government as part of DOGE’s efforts.
What's happening with the Institute of Museum and Library Services after Trump's executive order
Read full article: What's happening with the Institute of Museum and Library Services after Trump's executive orderThe Institute of Museum and Library Services has been added to the list of government agencies targeted by President Donald Trump.
DOGE blocked in court from Social Security systems with Americans' personal information, for now
Read full article: DOGE blocked in court from Social Security systems with Americans' personal information, for nowA federal judge has temporarily blocked Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency from Social Security Administration systems that hold personally identifiable data on millions of Americans.
Social Security in-person identity checks opposed by advocates and retirees alike
Read full article: Social Security in-person identity checks opposed by advocates and retirees alikeThe Social Security Administration’s plan to require in-person identity checks for millions of new and existing recipients has drawn ire from lawmakers, advocacy groups and program recipients who are concerned that the government is placing barriers in front of people seeking to access their benefits.
A list of the Social Security offices across the US expected to close this year
Read full article: A list of the Social Security offices across the US expected to close this yearTwenty-six Social Security Administration offices across the country are expected to close this year, due to actions taken by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency.
Social Security Administration to require in-person identity checks for new and existing recipients
Read full article: Social Security Administration to require in-person identity checks for new and existing recipientsIn an effort to limit fraudulent claims, the Social Security Administration will impose tighter identity-proofing measures.
‘We don’t need it’: Jacksonville residents express opposition to ‘Duval DOGE’ at City Hall meeting
Read full article: ‘We don’t need it’: Jacksonville residents express opposition to ‘Duval DOGE’ at City Hall meetingCity Councilman Ron Salem wants to create a government efficiency initiative, also known as DOGE, in Duval County. During a meeting at City Hall on Tuesday, the public had the chance to comment on the initiative and ask why and how Duval DOGE would work.
Federal judge considers blocking DOGE from accessing Social Security data of millions of Americans
Read full article: Federal judge considers blocking DOGE from accessing Social Security data of millions of AmericansA federal judge is considering whether to temporarily block Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency from accessing Social Security Administration systems that hold sensitive data on millions of Americans.
Fewer Americans file for jobless claims last week, signaling a still-healthy US labor market
Read full article: Fewer Americans file for jobless claims last week, signaling a still-healthy US labor marketThe number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell slightly last week, indicating a still-healthy U.S. labor market.
Some Republican lawmakers have concerns about Elon Musk and DOGE. Here's what they've said
Read full article: Some Republican lawmakers have concerns about Elon Musk and DOGE. Here's what they've saidRepublicans, particularly those in Congress, have been overwhelmingly supportive of broad cuts across the federal government at the hands of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency.
Politics & Power: Florida’s governor takes a page from Musk’s playbook & serves up DOGE DeSantis-style
Read full article: Politics & Power: Florida’s governor takes a page from Musk’s playbook & serves up DOGE DeSantis-stylePolitical analyst Sean Freeder joins News4JAX anchor Bruce Hamilton on this week's Politics & Power to talk about the issues surrounding DOGE -- both DeSantis & Musk style.
Buildings in Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia among those listed under ‘savings’ on DOGE website
Read full article: Buildings in Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia among those listed under ‘savings’ on DOGE websiteThe Department of Government Efficiency, better known as DOGE, aims to cut $1 trillion in federal spending by the end of the fiscal year, according to NPR. On DOGE’s website, it appears that some of those savings could come from cuts in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia as multiple buildings in our viewing area are listed underneath real estate terminations.
Unions ask court to stop DOGE from accessing Social Security data of millions of Americans
Read full article: Unions ask court to stop DOGE from accessing Social Security data of millions of AmericansA group of labor unions are asking a federal court for an emergency order to stop Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency from accessing the sensitive Social Security data of millions of Americans.
New EPA guidance says spending items greater than $50,000 must get approval from DOGE
Read full article: New EPA guidance says spending items greater than $50,000 must get approval from DOGEThe Environmental Protection Agency has issued new guidance directing senior staff to submit spending items greater than $50,000 for approval from Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency.
A judge in the nation's capital declines to block DOGE from Treasury systems
Read full article: A judge in the nation's capital declines to block DOGE from Treasury systemsA federal judge in the nation’s capital is refusing to block employees of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency from accessing Treasury systems containing sensitive personal data for millions of Americans.
A Jacksonville councilman is set to discuss ‘Duval DOGE.’ Mayor Deegan says it ‘feels more political than practical’
Read full article: A Jacksonville councilman is set to discuss ‘Duval DOGE.’ Mayor Deegan says it ‘feels more political than practical’Jacksonville City Council Member Ron Salem will hold a meeting on Tuesday at City Hall to discuss local DOGE efforts.
Senior economist explains local impact of DOGE’s federal worker job cuts
Read full article: Senior economist explains local impact of DOGE’s federal worker job cutsBrad Hershbein, a senior economist and researcher with the W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research, said there is a concern these federal layoffs could have a ripple effect and go beyond the immediate job losses.
Agriculture Department tries to rehire fired workers tied to bird flu response
Read full article: Agriculture Department tries to rehire fired workers tied to bird flu responseThe Agriculture Department is scrambling to rehire several workers it fired as part of President Donald Trump’s broad cuts because they were involved in the government’s response to the ongoing bird flu outbreak that has devastated egg and poultry farms over the past three years.
Federal judge won't immediately block Elon Musk or DOGE from federal data or worker layoffs
Read full article: Federal judge won't immediately block Elon Musk or DOGE from federal data or worker layoffsA federal judge has refused to immediately block Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency from accessing government data systems or participating in worker layoffs.
Judge leaves intact a ban on DOGE access to Treasury records pending a hearing Friday
Read full article: Judge leaves intact a ban on DOGE access to Treasury records pending a hearing FridayA federal judge has left intact a ban that prevents Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency from accessing Treasury Department records containing sensitive personal data for millions of Americans, though she made clear that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is exempt.
DOGE cuts $900 million from agency that tracks American students' academic progress
Read full article: DOGE cuts $900 million from agency that tracks American students' academic progressA federal research office that tracks the progress of America’s students is being hit with almost $900 million in cuts after Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency found no need for much of its work.
DOGE was tasked with stopping Treasury payments to USAID, AP sources say
Read full article: DOGE was tasked with stopping Treasury payments to USAID, AP sources sayOfficials working with Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency sought access to the Treasury Department payment system to stop money from flowing to the U.S. Agency for International Development.
13 states to sue over DOGE access to government payment systems containing personal data
Read full article: 13 states to sue over DOGE access to government payment systems containing personal dataDemocratic attorneys general in several states are vowing to file a lawsuit to stop Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency from accessing federal payment systems containing Americans’ sensitive personal information.
Trump made DOGE part of the government. Here's what that might mean
Read full article: Trump made DOGE part of the government. Here's what that might meanThe new Department of Government Efficiency, President Donald Trump’s special commission tasked with slashing federal spending, has formally joined the government whose size it is supposed to help shrink.
Sen. Rick Scott explains support for government efficiency department
Read full article: Sen. Rick Scott explains support for government efficiency departmentIn a recent conversation on This Week in Jacksonville, Senator Rick Scott shared his thoughts on the idea of establishing a Department of Government Efficiency, which aims to identify areas where federal spending could be reduced.
OpenAI's Altman will donate $1 million to Trump's inaugural fund
Read full article: OpenAI's Altman will donate $1 million to Trump's inaugural fundOpenAI CEO Sam Altman is planning to make a $1 million personal donation to President-Elect Donald Trump’s inauguration fund, joining a number of tech companies and executives who are working to improve their relationships the incoming administration.