Feb 19 Watch 8:30 Inspectors general fired by Trump issue warning about lack of oversight By Laura Barrón-López, Shrai Popat The Trump administration's first weeks saw a wave of firings, including more than 17 inspectors general, independent watchdogs overseeing government waste, fraud and abuse. These actions have already prompted a lawsuit challenging their legality and ongoing protests outside federal buildings. Continue watching
Feb 18 Federal judge refuses to immediately block Elon Musk and DOGE from federal data or worker layoffs By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan on Tuesday found that there are legitimate questions about Musk's authority, but said there isn't evidence of the kind of grave legal harm that would justify a temporary restraining order. Continue reading
Feb 18 Watch 6:49 Arizona attorney general discusses lawsuit challenging Musk’s power as unelected official By Amna Nawaz, Ian Couzens A federal judge ruled against a motion imposing a temporary restraining order on Elon Musk's so-called "Department of Government Efficiency." The ruling is in response to a suit brought by 14 attorneys general alleging President Trump violated the Constitution by… Continue watching
Feb 18 Watch 7:00 Musk and DOGE face new criticism for seeking access to sensitive IRS data By Geoff Bennett, Shrai Popat Elon Musk’s "Department of Government Efficiency" group is seeking access to data systems within the IRS that house financial information about every taxpayer, business and nonprofit in the country. Geoff Bennett discussed the implications with Natasha Sarin, a professor at… Continue watching
Feb 18 WATCH: Trump signs order to study expanding IVF and calls for ‘radical transparency’ in government By Darlene Superville, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to study how to expand access to in vitro fertilization and make it more affordable. Continue reading
Feb 17 DOGE seeks access to taxpayer data at IRS, AP reports By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press If successful, Musk and his group would have access to millions of tightly controlled files that include taxpayer information, bank records and other sensitive records. Continue reading
Feb 16 Fact-checking Trump and Musk’s claims that they are cutting government ‘fraud and abuse’ By Claire Cranford, Amy Sherman, PolitiFact Elon Musk and President Donald Trump say they have uncovered massive "fraud" in the federal government. But the projects the White House points to are largely ones that the administration disagrees with ideologically, such as about diversity, equity and inclusion… Continue reading
Feb 14 Treasury watchdog launches audit of DOGE access to federal government’s payment system By Fatima Hussein, Josh Boak, Associated Press Democratic senators raised red flags about the access provided to Trump aide Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency team. Continue reading
Feb 13 WATCH: Sen. Murray asks McMahon what she’ll do ‘if Elon Musk tells you not to spend money’ By Hannah Grabenstein Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., questioned Linda McMahon on Thursday about the spending of congressionally appropriated funds in her confirmation hearing for education secretary. Continue reading
Feb 13 Far-right AfD party appears to be heading for its strongest result in Germany’s election By Geir Moulson, Associated Press Alternative for Germany appears to be heading for its strongest national election result yet this month and is fielding its first candidate to lead the country. Continue reading