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DOGE plans to roll out new software to speed up job cuts even as Elon Musk steps back

The software, known as AutoRIF, is an updated version of a decades-old Pentagon program – though it has been used very little in recent years

The Independent UK

Trump’s tariff policy is like Debashish Mohanty’s swing – unpredictable and accidental

Any minute now I'm expecting all hell to break loosePeople are crazy and times are strangeI'm locked in tight, I'm out of rangeI used to care, but things have changed.– Bob Dylan, Things Have Changed, Wonder BoysMaine revolver pehli baar uthaya hai…lekin itna jaanta hoon ki trigger dabane se goli…

Newslaundry

Trump appointee Scott Kupor resigns from some a16z funds, boards ahead of confirmation as head of OPM

The a16z managing partner is resigning from the firm, but will remain a passive investor in about 30 of its funds.

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Trump Signs Executive Order To Limit Unionizing And End Collective Bargaining For Some Federal Staff

In total, 18 federal departments, including several subsidiary agencies will be impacted by the order.

International Business Times

Judge blocks Trump’s move to dismantle consumer protection watchdog – as it happened

President had targeted Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) for mass terminations. This blog is now closed.

The Guardian - US

The leader of a major government union outlines their strategy to battle Trump federal cuts—And says Elon Musk has ‘no clue’ about workers

AFSCME president Lee Saunders says that unions must organize, mobilize, and educate in this crucial moment.

Fortune

Thousands of federal workers on probation just got their jobs back but it doesn’t mean they’re safe forever

Probationary employees have their roles back for now, but more RIFs are still likely to leave many workers without jobs.

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Judge orders Trump to rehire fed workers

Probationary workers fired by the Trump administration must be offered their jobs back under the order

Salon

US Federal Judge Orders Agencies To Rehire Fired Workers

A US judge on Thursday ordered six federal agencies to rehire thousands of probationary workers fired as part of Donald Trump's push to slash the size and scope of government.

International Business Times

Trump official defending Doge filmed fashion influencer videos from office

McLaurine Pinover made posts at work as personnel management office enforced Trump and Musk’s layoffs

The Guardian - US

Trump Appointee Caught Trying to Go Viral With Fashion Influencer Videos From Inside DOGE Office

A Trump administration official faced backlash for filming fashion influencer videos in her government office while overseeing federal layoffs.

Latin Times

Trump official filmed fashion influencer videos from her government office — as thousands lost jobs in DOGE cuts

In one post on her now-deleted Instagram account, McLaurine Pinover shared a link to her 800 followers where they could buy her $475 purple midi-skirt

The Independent UK

Appeals from fired federal workers have skyrocketed more than 2,100% at one watchdog since Trump and DOGE took charge

The Merit System Protections Board usually receives about 100 cases every week. In the last week of February, it received 2,171.

Fortune

Fired NIH workers lost their 'dream job.' Due to a Kafkaesque appeals process and slim private-sector offerings, their futures may be in jeopardy, too

“We are risking an entire generation of medical professionals, researchers, and scientists … and it's a future disaster waiting to happen,” former NIH director Nate Brought said.

Fortune

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Elon Musk's Department Of Government Efficiency Charges Federal Agency

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency proposes charging OPM millions for modernization services, raising concerns about federal job cuts and data...

Salon

Judge blocks Trump admin's mass layoffs

White House office lacks authority "under any statute in the history of the universe," judge says

Reason

Mass Firings Aren't Meritocracy

Plus: Epstein files, Taibbi interview, and more...

International Business Times

California Judge Blocks Mass Firings Of Probationary Federal Workers

District Judge William Alsup declared that the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) does not have the authority to mandate the firing of federal employees, including probationary staff, who have less than a year of experience.

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Sen. Padilla Demands End To Mass Emails From Elon Musk

Senator Alex Padilla criticizes mass emails sent by OPM and Elon Musk to legislative branch offices, highlighting concerns over unauthorized sharing of inf...

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Federal Judge Rules Against Mass Firings Of Probationary Employees

Federal judge rules against mass firings of probationary federal employees, raising questions on legality and impact on workforce restructuring efforts.

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New OPM Guidance On Employee Responses To Weekly Emails

OPM's new guidance on federal employees' email responses causes confusion and potential consequences.

International Business Times

Musk Doubles Down On Firing Threat As DOGE Turns To AI For Job Assessment

Musk had previously issued a mandate asking federal workers to summarize their accomplishments from the prior week. Meanwhile, an email sent out by the OPM explicitly asked workers not to include links or attachments, as the data will be processed by the AI system for analysis.

The Guardian - US

Trump administration briefing: chaos caused by Musk’s Doge; fears over far-right podcaster tapped for FBI

From the latest in Musk’s fight to fire federal workers to concern over appointment of Dan Bongino – key US politics stories from Monday at a glance

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OPM Considers Making Weekly Accomplishments Reporting Mandatory

Learn about the new voluntary weekly reporting requirement at the Office of Personnel Management emphasizing data security and transparency.

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Elon Musk Requires Federal Workers To Report Weekly Accomplishments

Elon Musk's stance on federal workers' response to OPM email raises questions about employee accountability and government operations.

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