federal agencies
Trump's Department of Government Efficiency Quietly Dissolves Despite Unfinished Charter
Nov 24, 2025 09:59 am CST
President Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has ceased operations with eight months remaining on its charter, ending an initiative once prominently led by Elon Musk. While the agency claimed to have cut billions in government spending, its dissolution occurred with little fanfare as former staff transitioned to other roles. The administration continues pursuing regulatory cuts through different channels, with the Office of Personnel Management now handling many of DOGE's previous functions.
White House Implements Mass Federal Layoffs as Government Shutdown Crisis Deepens
Oct 11, 2025 04:02 pm CST
The White House has begun mass layoffs of federal employees as the government shutdown enters its third week, with President Trump increasing pressure on Democrats to end the standoff. Budget director Russ Vought announced the "substantial" terminations affecting various departments while unions seek emergency legal intervention. The crisis leaves 750,000 public servants without pay and threatens unprecedented missed paychecks for 1.3 million active-duty military personnel.
US Government Shutdown Could Extend for Weeks as Political Divide Deepens, Analysts Predict
Oct 06, 2025 04:17 pm CST
The ongoing US government shutdown may continue for weeks as Democrats and Republicans remain deeply divided over health care subsidies, with former President Trump blaming opposition while experts warn of significant economic consequences and potential permanent job losses across federal agencies.
US Government Shutdown: Senate Deadlock Continues as Federal Crisis Extends into Next Week
Oct 04, 2025 12:49 am CST
The US government shutdown continues as Senate prepares for a fourth vote on Republican funding proposal with little hope of success. Federal agencies remain unfunded since Wednesday, with 750,000 employees facing furlough as Democrats demand healthcare subsidy extensions and Republicans refuse to address the issue. Political tensions escalate as President Trump threatens permanent layoffs while public opinion increasingly blames Republicans for the congressional gridlock.
US Government Shutdown 2025: Causes, Impacts, and What Services Will Continue Operating
Oct 01, 2025 02:06 pm CST
The 2025 US government shutdown has officially begun after Democrats rejected a Republican funding proposal that didn't address healthcare subsidies. Essential services like healthcare, border protection, and Social Security payments will continue, while approximately 750,000 federal workers face furlough. President Trump has escalated tensions by threatening permanent dismissals of federal employees, adding uncertainty to an already complex situation that analysts estimate could reduce economic growth by 0.1-0.2 percentage points per week.
Understanding the 2024 US Government Shutdown: Impact on Federal Services and Trump Administration Standoff
Sep 30, 2025 01:49 pm CST
The United States faces an imminent federal government shutdown as negotiations stall between Republicans and Democrats over federal funding. This comprehensive analysis examines how critical services will be affected, which agencies will continue operating, and the political conflict between the Trump administration and congressional Democrats regarding healthcare benefits and federal expenditures that has led to this potential crisis.
Elon Musk's xAI Signs Contract to Provide Grok AI Chatbot to US Federal Agencies Through 2027
Sep 26, 2025 02:24 am CST
Elon Musk's xAI has secured a contract with the U.S. General Services Administration to provide its Grok AI chatbot to federal agencies through March 2027. The deal offers Grok 4 and Grok 4 Fast models at 42 cents per organization, undercutting OpenAI's ChatGPT pricing. This agreement is part of the GSA's "OneGov Strategy" to standardize technology procurement and expand AI adoption across government operations, joining other providers like Meta, Google, and Anthropic in the federal AI ecosystem.
White House Directs Federal Agencies to Prepare for Unprecedented Mass Firings in Government Shutdown Scenario
Sep 25, 2025 03:41 pm CST
The White House budget office has instructed federal agencies to prepare for mass terminations during a potential government shutdown, breaking with traditional protocols that typically furlough nonessential workers temporarily. This unprecedented directive would permanently eliminate positions not aligned with administration priorities if Congress fails to approve funding before October 1, raising concerns about economic impact and legal challenges.
Laid Off By DOGE, Trump Administration Calls Federal Employees Back To Work
Sep 24, 2025 03:55 pm CST
Hundreds of federal employees who lost their jobs in Elon Musk's cost-cutting blitz are being asked to return to work.
100 Days Later, US Federal Workers Navigate Wreckage From Musk's DOGE
Sep 15, 2025 10:38 am CST
Roughly 100 days after Elon Musk's dramatic departure from the Trump White House, federal workers are still grappling with the lasting damage from his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).