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FILE PHOTO: Rally in support of federal workers outside the L'Enfant Plaza Metro Station in Washington

Politics Jul 08

Supreme Court clears way for Trump to downsize the federal workforce

By Mark Sherman, Associated Press

Politics Jun 06

FILE PHOTO: A view of the U.S. Supreme Court, in Washington
Supreme Court allows DOGE team to access Social Security systems

The Supreme Court cleared the way Friday for the Department of Government Efficiency to access Social Security systems containing personal data on millions of Americans.

By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press

Politics Jun 05

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump and Elon Musk attend a press conference at the White House
In escalating public feud, Trump threatens to cut Musk’s government contracts

Hours after President Donald Trump lamented his breakup with Elon Musk and said he was “disappointed” in his former backer and adviser and Musk responded on social media, Trump escalated the feud by threatening to use the U.S. government to…

By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press

Politics May 28

FILE PHOTO: Tesla CEO and X owner Elon Musk speaks about voting during an America PAC Town Hall, in Folsom
Judge refuses to toss states’ lawsuit against Elon Musk and DOGE

U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan ruled Tuesday that 14 states can proceed with their claims against Musk and DOGE.

By Associated Press

Politics May 22

United States Institute of Peace CEO and President George Moose and USIP lawyer George Foote
Institute of Peace reclaims its headquarters after court win over DOGE

The U.S. Institute of Peace retook control of its headquarters Wednesday, two days after a federal judge said the firing of its board and employees by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency was illegal.

By Gary Fields, Associated Press

May 19

Judge blocks Trump administration from shutting peace institute that sought to end violent conflicts

By Gary Fields, Associated Press

A judge said that because the removal of the board by the administration was illegal, all subsequent actions are null and void, including the firing of the staff and the transfer of the headquarters to the General Services Administration.

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May 02

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to grant DOGE access to Social Security systems

By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press

Social Security holds personal records on nearly everyone in the country, including school records, bank details, salary information and medical and mental health records for disability recipients, according to court documents.

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Apr 28

Examining Trump’s progress on his promises, 100 days in

By Chris Megerian, Calvin Woodward, Associated Press

As President Donald Trump hits his 100th day in office Tuesday, his imprint is everywhere. But the long-term impact is often unclear.

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Apr 15

WATCH: Biden says Trump has ‘taken a hatchet’ to Social Security in first post-presidency speech

By Steve Peoples, Fatima Hussein, Associated Press

The 82-year-old Democrat, who has largely avoided speaking publicly since leaving the White House in January, delivered his pointed message during a speech Tuesday at the national conference of Advocates, Counselors and Representatives for the Disabled in Chicago.

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Apr 15

WATCH: State Department holds news briefing as DOGE staffer made head of foreign assistance

By Matthew Lee, Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press

A senior U.S. official said Tuesday the Republican administration has appointed Musk lieutenant Jeremy Lewin as acting head of all foreign assistance at the State Department. Lewin is an associate of Musk's Department of Government Efficiency team.

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