Day: February 18, 2025
When indulgent federal workforce hits a Trump-sized object
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – We’ve all heard the paradox, “When an unstoppable force meets an immovable object.” In America, the federal workforce has been pretty unstoppable, growing and growing without end. After all, a federal employee generally gets good pay, excellent benefits, and almost guarantees they can’t be fired…
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Acting Social Security Commissioner Resigns Over DOGE Requests To Access Recipient Data
https://bonginoreport.com/swamp-watch/acting-social-security-commissioner-resigns-over-doge-requests-to-access-recipient-data
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DOGE Says Cost-Cutting Efforts Have Saved an Estimated $55 Billion So Far
Contract cancellations alone accounted for about 20 percent of the overall savings, DOGE stated.
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Army repurposed over $151 million from soldier paychecks for food to spend elsewhere: Report…
The United States Army allegedly repurposed more than $151 million that it took from soldiers’ paychecks for food, and spent it on other costs instead, according to a Military.com report .
It is not clear from the data where the money is actually being spent, but the 2024 financial records from 11 of the Army’s largest bases showed that just $2.1 million of the $17 million collected at Fort Stewart, Georgia, went to food.
Trump’s Education Department Axes $600 Million in ‘Social Justice Activism’ Grants
The Department of Education announced Monday that it cut $600 million in grants that used taxpayer funds on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) teacher training programs.
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Education Association Tells Administrators Across The Country To Ignore Trump Guidance on Ending DEI
‘It seems unwise for the professional association for superintendents to advise its members to continue flouting longstanding federal law,’ Erika Sanzi told The Federalist.
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Judge Rejects Request to Block DOGE From Accessing Government Data
A group of state attorneys general wanted the Department of Government Efficiency blocked from accessing government data as the case proceeds.
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Judge Temporarily Blocks CIA Officer Firings Tied to DEI
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the CIA from firing 11 officers placed on leave over their roles in DEIA programs.
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