Between the largest force reduction in its history and major workforce realignments, the Social Security Agency has been struggling to deliver basic services. New technology is supposed to fill the service gaps, but most of the experts needed to develop and deploy those tools have left the agency. Kathleen Romig, director of Social Security and Disability Policy at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, joined the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton with more details on the impacts of these staffing reductions.
How the DOGE-driven reductions at the Social Security Administration are playing out now
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Elon Musk’s Cruel Cuts Expose What MAGA Really Thinks of Veterans
Elon Musk’s Cruel Cuts Expose What MAGA Really Thinks of Veterans
Key takeaways:
- 60 percent of the 16 million Americans who have served in the military supported Donald Trump, and 55 percent believed his policies would benefit veterans, but many veterans have been fired due to massive cuts by Trump and Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency.
- Nearly 6,000 veterans have already lost their jobs due to the cuts, and an estimated 100,000 veterans could be out of work when all is said and done, with around 36,000 disabled veterans facing unemployment and difficulty in finding private-sector jobs.
- The federal government plays a critical role for veterans, providing professional opportunities and support for those transitioning from military to civilian life, but the mass firing of federal workers, including many veterans, will have devastating effects on communities and individuals across the country.
Wisconsin has 18K federal workers. Buyouts or layoffs could affect services.
Trump 2.0: Project 2025 Could Impact the Economy and Your Finances
The Trump team lied. Project 2025 is influential with his transition team and his second cabinet.
Project 2025 Could Impact the Economy and Your Finances
What economic proposals are in Project 2025?
Most of Project 2025 would have economic implications if implemented and many proposals would affect Americans on a personal finance level. While this is not an exhaustive list, here are some key proposals:
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Hundreds of Biden administration employees plan to WALK OUT of their jobs next week in protest of his support for Israel in Hamas war after
Hundreds of Biden administration employees and federal staffers from more than two dozen agencies are set to walk off the job next week in protest of the White House’s handling of the Middle East crisis.
Hundreds of Biden administration employees plan to WALK OUT of their jobs next week in protest of his support for Israel in Hamas war after
Over 400 of Biden’s Own Administration Officials Demand Ceasefire in Gaza
The letter adds to a wave of letters and memos calling for a ceasefire coming from current and former federal staffers.
Over 400 of Biden’s Own Administration Officials Demand Ceasefire in Gaza
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