The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has been in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. Over the past year, employees within this department have been caught accessing and sharing sensitive personal data of millions of Americans without proper authorization. The Trump administration has
In Austin, city employees are worried about their jobs. Why? Because the city manager, T. C. Broadnax, might think there are too many workers. Carol Guthrie, a union leader, shared this concern after hearing about a meeting where Broadnax reportedly said the city has 1, 500 to 2, 000 extra employees
Holyoke is taking a big step to fix its money problems. The City Council has sent a plan to create a new finance department to a smaller group for review. This plan is all about making sure the city handles its money better and has the right people in charge. The state has been giving Holyoke advic
In 2025, the federal government saw a big drop in employees. The number went down by about 9%, from 3. 015 million to 2. 744 million. This was a big deal because it was the largest reduction in peacetime history. At the same time, government spending didn't slow down. In fact, it went up by nearly
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) might have left Washington, but its impact is still felt across the country. The agency's goal was to make the government more efficient and accountable. However, its actions had real consequences, especially in the area of public safety. One of the bi
Ohio's higher education system is facing some changes. A recent state audit found that some big-name colleges, like Cleveland State, Ohio State, and Ohio University, are still teaching old-school reading methods. These methods have been proven not to work as well as the new "science of reading" appr
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, recently shared his thoughts on his time leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). He described the experience as "somewhat successful" but admitted he wouldn't take on the role again. This revelation came during a podcast interview with Katie Miller, a for
Elon Musk, the big boss of Tesla and SpaceX, recently shared his thoughts on his short-lived role heading up a government efficiency program called Doge. He wasn't too happy about it. In a chat with Katie Miller, a well-known conservative figure, Musk said the program was only "somewhat successful.
In 2025, several tech giants faced serious backlash for their actions. OpenAI, for instance, came under fire for its handling of a tragic incident involving a teen's suicide. The company's initial response seemed appropriate, but it quickly unraveled. They formed a "wellness" advisory council withou
In Seattle, a group of around 40 activists gathered at the Pine Box bar. They were there to listen to Tesla's quarterly earnings call. This was unusual. It was the first time Emily Johnston, one of the leaders, had done this. It was also the first time a local TV station covered such an event. The
