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Government employment has long been a reliable pathway to Black middle-class prosperity. More than 18% of the federal workforce is Black versus about 12% of the civilian workforce overall. That means that the estimated 260,000 federal jobs eliminated this year by President Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency will be particularly felt by Black federal workers. But first: The House Committee working on the Republican tax bill could be in for a long day.

Government employment has long been a reliable pathway to Black middle-class prosperity. More than 18% of the federal workforce is Black versus about 12% of the civilian workforce overall. That means that the estimated 260,000 federal jobs eliminated this year by President Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency will be particularly felt by Black federal workers. But first: The House Committee working on the Republican tax bill could be in for a long day.

Michael A. Scarpati, CEO of RetireUS, a fintech platform that makes it easy and affordable to work with independent fiduciary professionals to build a clear … Read more The post Laid Off by the Government – Now What? Real Advice for Federal Workers in Transition appeared first on Top Entrepreneurs Podcast | Enterprise Podcast Network.

Child care for federal employees could soon be more expensive and harder to find. DOGE eliminated the GSA office that managed child care centers in federal buildings. Federal News Network's Terry Gerton explored the potential impact on federal workers with the Executive Director of the Alabama Institute for Social Justice, Lenice Emanuel.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Since Trump took office over 100 days ago, DOGE has slashed thousands of federal workers' jobs. Everett Kelley and Michele Norris join The Weekend to discuss upcoming nationwide protests as people vent their frustration over the Trump agenda. Plus, Elon Musk is stepping away from his role in DOGE to shift back to his ailing companies.

Following the first 100 days of Trump's second presidential term, MSNBC's Stephanie Ruhle hosts a town hall to discuss the administration's continued dismantling of the federal government. Live from Washington D.C., former federal workers forced out by the Trump administration's share how they've been affected by DOGE cuts on federal agencies. Political Correspondent Jacob Soboroff reports on the impact to these agencies and Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) joins to discuss how Congress is responding. Visit msnbc.com for more coverage.

Workers in DC stand up for their rights and take to the streets on May Day. And, for some, the issue is not Trump's first 100 Days but, rather, the American empire, built on genocide, entering its decline. We speak to political analyst Tom Porter. Plus headlines on Columbia student Mohsen Mahdawi released. Hundreds of thousands rallied around the world on Wednesday April 30th in support of Burkina Faso's interim president Ibrahim Traore, who recently survived a coup attempt. And it appears that the District of Columbia cannot rely on the House of Representatives to correct what was assumed to be a mistake that has resulted in a $1.1 billion hole in the district's budget, and looming deep cuts in vital public services.  The show is made possible only by our volunteer energy, our resolve to keep the people's voices on the air, and by support from our listeners. In this new era of fake corporate news, we have to be and support our own media! Please click here or click on the Support-Donate tab on this website to subscribe for as little as $3 a month. We are so grateful for this small but growing amount of monthly crowdsource funding on Patreon. PATREON NOW HAS A ONE-TIME, ANNUAL DONATION FUNCTION! You can also give a one-time or recurring donation on PayPal. Thank you! “On the Ground: Voices of Resistance from the Nation's Capital” gives a voice to the voiceless 99 percent at the heart of American empire. The award-winning, weekly hour, produced and hosted by Esther Iverem, covers social justice activism about local, national and international issues, with a special emphasis on militarization and war, the police state, the corporate state, environmental justice and the left edge of culture and media. The show is heard on three dozen stations across the United States, on podcast, and is archived on the world wide web at https://onthegroundshow.org/  Please support us on Patreon or Paypal. Links for all ways to support are on our website or at Esther Iverem's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/esther_iverem

May 1, 2025 ~ Federal workers have received a email saying they need to report their daily location. Roshini Rajkumar joins Kevin to discuss this.

10:00AM 10:05 – 10:22 (17mins) Weekly: Nate Lucas -Communications Specialist for U.S. Rep. Eric Burlison (MO-07) -for more information on Nate, go to NateLucas.com - @nlucas0 - 10:25 – 10:37 (17mins) Weekly Feature: “PORCELLI’S DELI!!” 10:41 – 10:56 (15mins) Mark Mix Unions organize pro-bono Rise Up: Federal Workers Legal Defense Network against TrumpUnions Form Pro Bono Legal Network for Federal Workers Targeted by TrumpOrganized labor has taken a leading role in challenging the Trump administration’s downsizing agenda in court. A new service will offer more individualized representation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump advanced his plans to make it easier to fire tens of thousands of federal workers. He said he would move forward with a rule, previously known as Schedule F, allowing agencies to quickly remove employees from critical positions. White House correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

(Friday 04/18/25)More immigrants opt to self-deport rather than risk being marched out. The tactics Elon Musk uses to manage his ‘legion' of babies and their mothers. Proposed rule change on endangered species' triggers alarm for environmentalists. Federal workers are facing a new reality.

Facing job loss can be overwhelming—but it doesn't have to be the end of the road. In this episode Cara Santucci, a seasoned social responsibility leader, and I discuss how her latest initiative, Unemployed Help Hub, is providing vital resources for federal workers impacted by recent executive orders. From resilience-building strategies to emerging job market trends, Cara shares invaluable insights to help individuals turn uncertainty into opportunity. If you or someone you know is navigating a career transition or want to learn how social responsibility can drive lasting change, this episode is for you.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cara-santucci/Website: unemployedhelphub.com Email: UnemploymentHelpHub@gmail.comLet's Stay in Touch! LinkedIn (be sure to mention you heard the podcast ;-)) Website - B.O.O.S.T.® Your Brilliance

President Trump advanced his plans to make it easier to fire tens of thousands of federal workers. He said he would move forward with a rule, previously known as Schedule F, allowing agencies to quickly remove employees from critical positions. White House correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Hampton Roads leaders brace for impacts as the trade war heats up and tens of thousands of local workers worry about their jobs.

Economics Professor Justin Wolfers on his warning that “life will never be the same” after Trump's tariff regime. Plus, former HHS employee Mack Schroeder discusses his viral run-in with Indiana Senator Jim Banks who called him a “clown” who “probably deserved” to be fired.

Ivey Gruber, Michigan Talk Network President Federal Workers Show Up to Work to Protest Showing Up to Work Stock Market Rollercoaster 

In the wake of massive layoffs at HHS - and so many other federal agencies and programs - we are sharing the powerful stories of federal workers who had no choice but to leave their important work when they were fired post-election. You'll hear from a former marine who was improving primary care for fellow veterans, a child of farmworkers who was expanding economic opportunities for rural communities and a technologist who was improving the organ transplant distribution system. They used their exquisite talents to help communities thrive and connect people with care they desperately needed. And now they aren't.Relevant LinksIf you're interested in hiring one of the amazing leaders who shared their story in this episode, connect with them on LinkedIn:Andrew Lennox: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewlennoxmi/Aileen Wood: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aileen-wood-163585108/Jesus Morillo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesusmurillo97/Amy Paris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-paris-4950831/Ashley Hackett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-hackett/Jennifer Robinson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-robinson-phd-mph/Connect With UsFor more information on The Other 80 please visit our website - www.theother80.com. To connect with our team, please email claudia@theother80.com and follow us on twitter @claudiawilliams and LinkedInSubscribe to The Other 80 on YouTube so you never miss our video extras or special video episodes!

Hosts: Erin Rider and Andy Cupp  More confusion today for thousands of federal probationary workers recently fired by the Trump administration. A federal judge had ordered the administration to reinstate those employees, saying the process for the firings was a problem. But this morning, the U.S. Supreme Court reversed that lower court's decision. Now, the Trump Administration has the green light to move ahead with the firings and not worry about reinstating those workers. 

In our news wrap Tuesday, the Supreme Court sided with the Trump administration in its push to lay off thousands of federal workers, President Trump signed four executive orders designed to boost coal production after decades of decline and at least 58 people were killed in the Dominican Republic when a nightclub roof collapsed. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports the Supreme Court has stepped into the case of whether the Trump administration legally fired thousands of federal workers.

President Trump's tariff rollout sent shockwaves through the global economy, with the automobile industry emerging as one of the faces of the upheaval. How are local dealerships and prospective buyers bracing for the ripple effects? And over at the Philadelphia Zoo, more history was made. You've got to hear the story of the remarkable hatching of four critically endangered Western Galapagos tortoises to their century-old parents. Also, find out how the Free Library of Philadelphia is stepping up to help recently laid-off federal workers. Matt Leon and KYW Newsradio's reporters recap that and more of the biggest news in the Philadelphia region this week. 00:00 Intro 02:08 A local look at how auto tariffs could impact customers, dealers 06:46 Library offers help for laid-off federal workers 11:56 Investigation into Chester charter school yields staggering arrests 18:13 Aramark, union finally agree to new deal 23:40 Philadelphia Zoo welcomes critically endangered tortoise hatchlings 29:18 Philadelphia Orchestra conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin makes special visit Listen to The Week in Philly on KYW Newsradio every Saturday at 5am and 3pm, and Sunday at 3pm. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's Jobs Friday and all eyes are on government workers. Will the Trump administration's layoffs finally show up in the latest jobs report? Today on the show, we look at the numbers for federal workers and who's trying to hire them. Related listening: Can ... we still trust the monthly jobs report (Apple / Spotify) The last time we shrank the federal workforce (Apple / Spotify) A 'Fork in the Road' for federal employees (Apple / Spotify) How local government is propping up the U.S. labor market For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Money+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Fact-checking by Sierra Juarez. Music by Drop Electric. Find us: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Newsletter. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The latest jobs report came in stronger than anticipated, demonstrating again that the job market has been far more resilient than many expected. But some say the data doesn't reflect layoffs underway and that job opportunities are tightening in the white-collar sector. That is a big worry for federal workers being cut. Economics correspondent Paul Solman reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Federal workers share their mental health trauma as the workforce is dramatically reduced under the Trump administration.

Six emergency applications have now made their way to the Supreme Court concerning President Trump's executive orders, so Andrew and Mary begin this episode by breaking down the emergency stay motions in several key cases involving birthright citizenship, federal workers, the use of the Alien Enemies Act and canceling education grants. Then, after a review of Trump's latest law firm blacklist targets and the problematic nature of targeting of universities and students, they focus on an executive order aiming to change how U.S. elections are run. And last up, Andrew and Mary decry the lack of accountability over Signalgate, as Trump resists doling out any consequences to his senior National Security leadership.For more on Trump's continued attacks on universities, check out the latest episode of Trumpland with Alex Wagner about the fallout at Columbia University and maintaining free speech on campus.Further reading: Here is the order from the DC Circuit Court of Appeals over Judge Boasberg's TRO pausing deportations under the Alien Enemies Act, which includes separate concurring statements of Judge Henderson and Judge Millett and a dissenting statement of Judge Walker.Want to listen to this show without ads? Sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts.

President Trump's efforts to downsize the federal government through the Department of Government Efficiency has a lot of federal workers nervous. Many of them have built a career with the government and spent years in public service. The thought of transitioning to the private sector, should they receive a pink slip, can be very stressful. That's why in this episode of the podcast I bring back Certified Career Coach Bonnie Negron to talk about the best and most effective ways to find the right job in the private sector, as quickly as possible, to stay on track to financial freedom. In this episode you will learn: - How to determine the kinds of jobs to apply for - How to draft a private sector resume (they're different) to showcase yiour public sector skills for private sector employers - How long you should expect it to take to get that next job - What resources you can use to get that job

President Trump's unprecedented effort to shrink the federal labor force is impeding work at government sites across the country. Three laid-off federal employees tell their story and WSJ's Lindsay Ellis reports on the wider impact of the layoffs. Further Listening: - Inside DOGE's Campaign of Secrecy  - Inside USAID as Elon Musk and DOGE Ripped It Apart  Further Reading: - The Collateral Damage of Trump's Firing Spree  - The Federal Workers Who Are Not Quite Fired, Not Quite Working  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has announced a proposed reorganization for the department — which, counting those who already have left the agency, amounts to about a 25% cut in its workforce — as well as a new “Administration for a Healthy America” that will collapse several existing HHS agencies into one. Meanwhile, the department continues to cut billions of dollars in health spending at a time when the nation is facing measles outbreaks in several states and the continuing possibility of another pandemic, such as bird flu. Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico, Maya Goldman of Axios News, and Joanne Kenen of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and Politico Magazine join KFF Health News' Julie Rovner to discuss these stories and more. Also this week, Rovner interviews KFF senior vice president Larry Levitt about the 15th anniversary of the signing of the Affordable Care Act and the threats the health law continues to face. Plus, for “extra credit,” the panelists suggest health policy stories they read this week that they think you should read, too: Julie Rovner: CNN's “State Lawmakers Are Looking To Ban Non-Existent ‘Chemtrails.' It Could Have Real-Life Side Effects,” by Ramishah Maruf and Brandon Miller. Alice Miranda Ollstein: The New York Times Wirecutter's “23andMe Just Filed for Bankruptcy. You Should Delete Your Data Now,” by Max Eddy. Maya Goldman: KFF Health News' “‘I Am Going Through Hell': Job Loss, Mental Health, and the Fate of Federal Workers,” by Rachana Pradhan and Aneri Pattani. Joanne Kenen: The Atlantic's “America Is Done Pretending About Meat,” by Yasmin Tayag. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, host Ryan Coonerty speaks with Fairfax County, VA, County Supervisor James Walkinshaw as he navigates the significant  impact of Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency  on his community amid firings of federal employees who safeguard our national security, energy, social security, public health, and much more. Walkinshaw discusses how these cuts impact families, morale, and the politics of Virginia. He also talks about his path to public office, from his decade serving as Chief of Staff to Congressman Gerry Connolly to his transition to local office, worrying about sewer lines and trash, which he finds even more rewarding. Tune in to hear Walkinshaw's outlook on Virginia's elections later this year and what they might mean for the rest of the country in 2026 and 2028. IN THIS EPISODE:  • [01:04] Introducing County Supervisor James Walkinshaw and our conversation with him. • [02:21] How the Federal workforce is responding to Elon Musk and DOGE. • [04:29] Walkinshaw's perspective on the Federal Government's ability to respond to national need. • [06:50] The shifting role of nonpartisan governance and the future of government careers. • [09:03] Why Supervisor Walkinshaw likes to think of local government as the end of the line. • [11:47] What local government focuses on and how this interacts with its other levels. • [14:13] Addressing the changing needs of the fast-growing Fairfax County. • [17:00] His journey to public service as a member of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. • [19:43] What keeps him motivated to stay in politics through difficult times. • [21:56] Advice for anyone who wants to run for local office. • [24:34] Navigating politics in the vast state of Virginia in 2025. • [29:02] The political response to the shocking shifts that have recently occurred in the federal government.  

In this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, Dr. Gleb Tsipursky discusses the consequences of the trump administration's attack on federal workers with the leaders of AFGE 2391: Aliyah Levin, President, Rob Sax, EVP, and Omar Algeciras, VP.You can learn about AFGE 2391 at https://www.afge.org/

One of Elon Musk's political groups is offering Wisconsin voters money. And, Wisconsin health experts feel like patients and providers are tired of talking about vaccines.

As President Trump’s cost-cutting agenda continues through the government, Democratic governors are looking to recruit fired federal workers to their states. The state of New York launched a campaign for those impacted by DOGE cuts. Amna Nawaz discussed the effort, and other ways New York is pushing back against the Trump administration, with Gov. Kathy Hochul. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Trump says he's releasing an unredated 80,000 pages that will bring information to light about the murder of President John F. Kennedy. For Trump, declassifying the JFK assassination file is a campaign promise. We welcome journalist and author David Dayen. Much of his work shines a light on corporate greed, certainly relevant in Trump's so called Golden Age. Pulitzer Prize winning author and investigative reporter David Cay Johnston stops by to talk politics. The Mark Thompson Show 3/18/25Patreon subscribers are the backbone of the show! If you'd like to help, here's our Patreon Link:https://www.patreon.com/themarkthompsonshowMaybe you're more into PayPal.  https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=PVBS3R7KJXV24And you'll find everything on our website: https://www.themarkthompsonshow.com

Last week, two federal judges ordered thousands of federal workers who were on probationary status when they were fired to be rehired at 18 federal agencies, including the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Education. The rulings came a day after the Department of Education announced massive staff cuts, part of the Trump administration’s efforts to shrink the federal workforce.  Democratic Oregon US Senator Jeff Merkley joins us to discuss the mass firings of federal workers, as well as the vote on the stopgap funding bill to avert a government shutdown and possible cuts to Medicaid House Republicans are considering that could directly impact care for 1.4 million Oregonians.

3.14.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Dems cave to GOP funding bill, Judge orders thousands of federal workers reinstated, Trump USPS plan Democrats who caved on the MAGA regime's spending bill exposed. Thousands of people converged on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., to protest actions taken by the Trump administration that they claim are unconstitutional. St. Augustine's University alumni are rallying to save the historically Black college and university. We'll speak with two members of the Save SAU coalition about their concerns regarding the factors they believe are causing the school's decline. The quest to force colleges and universities to classify college players as employees continues. I'll talk to the attorney who represented college athletes against the NCAA, drawing upon legal precedents that compare college athletes to unpaid prison labor under the 13th Amendment's "slavery exception." An organization is working to prevent opioid overdose deaths in Black communities. I'll chat with an advocate who says access to lifesaving medications is unequal. And we will show you a disturbing video from California that depicts a Black girl being attacked by a Mexican male student while onlookers, including a substitute teacher, stood by without intervening. #BlackStarNetwork partner: Fanbasehttps://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase This Reg A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Primary, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment. You should read the Offering Circular (https://bit.ly/3VDPKjD) and Risks (https://bit.ly/3ZQzHl0) related to this offering before investing. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Congress faces a shutdown deadline today as Senate Democrats weigh whether to back a Republican spending bill or risk being blamed for closing the government. President Trump makes a rare visit to the Justice Department, delivering a speech on law and order while his administration purges career prosecutors. And, federal judges order thousands of fired government workers to be reinstated, but legal battles could delay their return.Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Today's episode of Up First was edited by Kelsey Snell, Anna Yukhananov, Ben Swayse, Alice Woelfle and Mohamad ElBardicy.It was produced by Ziad Buchh, Nia Dumas and Christopher Thomas.We get engineering support from Neisha Heinis, our technical director is Carleigh Strange.Our Executive Producer is Jay ShaylorLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

On today's episode, Andy & DJ discuss the Judge ruling that thousands of fired federal workers must be rehired immediately, Putin agreeing in principle with U.S. proposed 30-day Ukraine ceasefire, and the House hearing ending after a lawmaker introduces Rep. Sarah McBride as ‘Mr. McBride'.

Rachel Maddow reads from the court transcript in which a federal judge blasts the Trump administration's defense of its firing of thousands of federal workers and orders that the jobs be restored, with some harsh words for Trump's lawyers to boot.

Two federal judges have ordered the Trump administration to rehire fired federal workers who were on probation. The judges say the White House didn't have the authority to execute mass layoffs and didn't follow the law. And later: from our special series “Unlocking The Gates,” Marketplace special correspondent Lee Hawkins explores the lasting impact of housing discrimination in Minnesota, where racial covenants were first devised.

Two federal judges have ordered the Trump administration to rehire fired federal workers who were on probation. The judges say the White House didn't have the authority to execute mass layoffs and didn't follow the law. And later: from our special series “Unlocking The Gates,” Marketplace special correspondent Lee Hawkins explores the lasting impact of housing discrimination in Minnesota, where racial covenants were first devised.

A judge orders the reinstatement of thousands of federal workers, Anti-Israel protestors swarm Trump Tower, and a Connecticut woman is arrested for allegedly holding her stepson captive for decades. Developing stories you need to know just in time for your drive home. Get the facts first on Morning Wire. Good Ranchers: Visit https://go.goodranchers.com/4hPfmTE for free bacon, ground beef, bacon, seed oil free chicken nuggets, or salmon in every order for a year + $40 off with code WIRE.

Tuesday, March 4th, 2025Today, federal workers are being asked again to provide five things they did last week and it's going about as well as a Cybertruck strapped to a SpaceX rocket on Twitter; DOGE is pressing to check benefit payments against IRS tax records; the National Institute of Health's ban on renewing senior scientists adds to the assault on it's in-house research; Trump firings at NOAA will impact how we get weather reports; JD Vance is being rebuked by NATO allies and the Pope; a USAID official has been placed on leave after saying Trump's barriers to programs will cause preventable death; a top HHS spokesperson has resigned after clashing with RFK Jr.; the Trump regime is bribing SEC employees to resign because they know it's legally difficult to fire them; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Thank You Naked WinesTo get 6 bottles of wine for $39.99, head to nakedwines.com/DAILYBEANS and use code DAILYBEANS for both the code and password.Thank You Helix20% Off Sitewide when you go to HelixSleep.com/dailybeans.Stories:USAID official placed on leave after saying barriers to lifesaving programs will cause ‘preventable death' | NBC NewsTop HHS spokesperson quits after clashing with RFK Jr. | POLITICOSome Federal Agencies Offer Staff $25,000 Or More To Quit—As Trump Aims To Cut Workforce | ForbesTrump fired hundreds at NOAA, Weather Service. Here's what that means for forecasts.- Kasha Patel | The Washington PostNIH ban on renewing senior scientists adds to assaults on its in-house research | ScienceDOGE presses to check federal benefits payments against IRS tax records | The Washington PostOhio's J.D. Vance rebuked by the Pope, denounced by NATO allies, ridiculed for bizarre rant - Marilou Johanek | Ohio Capital JournalGood Trouble:The Heritage Foundation DOGE Survey From The Good NewsLetters From An American | Heather Cox Richardson | SubstackCassidy Huff - YouTubeAI video of Zelensky doing to TrumpIG|dgcomedyReminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That's just one of the perks of subscribing! Check out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Subscribe for free to MuellerSheWrote on Substackhttps://muellershewrote.substack.comFollow AG and Dana on Social MediaDr. Allison Gill Substack|Muellershewrote, Twitter|@MuellerSheWrote, Threads|@muellershewrote, TikTok|@muellershewrote, IG|muellershewrote, BlueSky|@muellershewroteDana GoldbergTwitter|@DGComedy, IG|dgcomedy, facebook|dgcomedy, IG|dgcomedy, danagoldberg.com, BlueSky|@dgcomedyHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?Supercasthttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/Patreon https://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr subscribe on Apple Podcasts with our affiliate linkThe Daily Beans on Apple Podcasts

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Proposals from DOGE, Elon Musk's entity tasked with making the federal government more "efficient," have resulted in lawsuits, pushback from other federal agencies, and a lot of uncertainty for the millions of people who work for the federal government. We look at what's happened & what's to come. This episode: political correspondent Susan Davis, and correspondents Shannon Bond & Chris Arnold.The podcast is produced by Bria Suggs & Kelli Wessinger and edited by Casey Morell. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Kash Patel has taken over as FBI director with Dan Bongino being chosen to be his Deputy FBI Director. Jesse Kelly gives his thoughts on this and gets reaction from two former FBI whistleblowers. This come as Elon Musk put the federal workforce on note with a cryptic tweet. Jesse unpacks this as well. Plus, Joy Reid's show has been canceled by MSNBC. Brianna Lyman and Curtis Houck join Jesse to discuss. I'm Right with Jesse Kelly | 2-24-25See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday, February 24th, 2025Today, a bomb threat that was emailed into the Principles First Summit is being investigated by authorities in DC a day after Enrique Tarrio was arrested for simple assault; another OPM email went out to federal workers this weekend asking them to list five things they did last week; Trump ousted the chair of the Joint Chiefs and top DoD officials; the US is threatening to cut Starlink access to Ukraine if they don't hand over their rare earth minerals; a judge blocks Trump's effort to deter DEI programs; legal organizations have been told to stop federally funded work for unaccompanied migrant children; the Trump administration wants to unconstitutionally take control of the Postal Service; new sexual assault accusations surface against Matt Schlapp; Maine Governor Janet Mills stands up to Trump in a town hall; Trump's Social Security chief was under investigation when Musk tapped him; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Guest: Thank You AG1New AG1 subscribers: Go to drinkAG1.com/dailybeans for a FREE $76 gift when you sign up. You'll get a Welcome Kit, a bottle of D3K2 AND 5 free travel packs in your first box. Stories:Trump expected to take control of USPS, fire postal board, officials say - Jacob Bogage | The Washington Post‘Arbitrary and discriminatory': Judge blocks Trump's effort to deter DEI programs - KYLE CHENEY | POLITICOTrump administration rescinds order to halt legal aid for unaccompanied migrant children - Daniella Silva | NBC NewsPolitical figure Matt Schlapp allegedly ‘assaulted' customer at Sperryville restaurant; no charges filed | Politics & Government - Julia Shanahan | Rappahannock NewsTrump ousts Joint Chiefs chairman C.Q. Brown in major Pentagon shake-up - The Washington Post - Missy Ryan and Dan Lamothe | The Washington PostU.S. threatened to cut off Musk's Starlink to Ukraine in mineral negotiations: Report - Ariana Baio | The IndependentNew Social Security chief was being investigated when Musk team tapped him - Lisa Rein | The Washington PostTrump Clashes With Maine's Governor, Janet Mills, Over Trans Athletes - Shawn McCreesh | The New York TimesGood Trouble:The comment period has opened for changes to the passport forms stemming from the Tangerine Wankmaggot's Executive Order to eradicate "Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government". The public comment window for DS-11 ends on March 17th, and forms DS-82, DS-5504 ends on March 20th.Federal workers - feel free to email me at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you're going to do, or just vent. I'm always here to listen. Check out muellershewrote.com for my interview with a systems security expert about the massive breach at opm.gov caused by Elon Musk.From The Good Newshealthcare.govReminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That's just one of the perks of subscribing! Check out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Subscribe for free to MuellerSheWrote on Substackhttps://muellershewrote.substack.comFollow AG and Dana on Social MediaDr. Allison Gill Substack|Muellershewrote, Twitter|@MuellerSheWrote, Threads|@muellershewrote, TikTok|@muellershewrote, IG|muellershewrote, BlueSky|@muellershewroteDana GoldbergTwitter|@DGComedy, IG|dgcomedy, facebook|dgcomedy, IG|dgcomedy, danagoldberg.com, BlueSky|@dgcomedyHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?Supercasthttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/Patreon https://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr subscribe on Apple Podcasts with our affiliate linkThe Daily Beans on Apple Podcasts

On the campaign trail, Donald J. Trump and his allies left little doubt that, if they returned to power, federal workers would face layoffs, buyouts and agency closures.Now that President Trump's plan has become a reality, dozens of federal workers explain what it's been like to live through it.Background reading: Here's where Mr. Trump, Elon Musk and DOGE have cut federal workers so far.Stunned government workers are facing sleeplessness, anger and tears.For more information on today's episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. Photo: Mandel Ngan/Agence France-Presse — Getty ImagesUnlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Rachel Maddow looks at how principled resignations are not only slowing down Donald Trump's agenda to destroy the U.S. federal government, but are drawing attention to the sketchy stunts Trump and Elon Musk are trying to get away with. 

Federal workers must decide today whether to accept an offer to resign. After calling for the US to take over Gaza, President Trump has also promised an announcement about the West Bank, and humanitarian programs around the world are being shut down as most USAID workers have been put on leave. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Today's episode of Up First was edited by Emily Kopp, Nishant Dahiya, Rebecca Davis, Janaya Williams and Ally Schweitzer. It was produced by Ziad Buchh, Nia Dumas and Christopher Thomas. We get engineering support from Neisha Heinis. And our technical director is Carleigh Strange.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy