21 Resign From Elon Musk's DOGE Saying They Refuse To 'Dismantle Critical Public Services' 21 Resign From Elon Musk's DOGE Saying They Refuse To 'Dismantle Critical Public Services'
21 Resign From Elon Musk's Doge Saying They Refuse To 'Dismantle Critical Public Services' A mass resignation has struck the newly created Department of Government Efficiency
 (DOGE), overseen by billionaire Elon Musk.  “We will not use our skills as technologists to compromise core government systems, jeopardize Americans’ sensitive data, or dismantle critical public services," the group of 21 employees said in a letter addressed to White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, according to the Wall Street Journal. The workers reportedly includes product managers, engineers, and data scientists. The development comes amid a wave of legal challenges aimed at halting or …
Tesla Recalls 376K+ More Vehicles For Power Steering Issues Amid Stock Slump, Boycotts Tesla Recalls 376K+ More Vehicles For Power Steering Issues Amid Stock Slump, Boycotts
Tesla Recalls 376K+ More Vehicles For Power Steering Issues Amid Stock Slump, Boycotts As Tesla's stock slides and the company faces growing scrutiny over safety issues, another recall has been issued due to more crash risks in its vehicles, officials said. Tesla has recalled 376,241 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said. The Teslas are at risk of losing their power steering assist. A flaw in the printed circuit board of the electronic power steering assist could cause power steering failure when the vehicle stops and then accelerates again. "A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low…
$5K DOGE Rebate Checks For Americans? Musk, Trump Tease Possible Plan $5K DOGE Rebate Checks For Americans? Musk, Trump Tease Possible Plan
$5K Doge Rebate Checks For Americans? Musk, Trump Tease Possible Plan President Donald Trump is floating the idea of a potential $5,000 rebate for American households, following a suggestion from billionaire Elon Musk that taxpayers should benefit from cost-cutting measures at the federal level. Trump’s remarks came Wednesday, Feb. 19 Miami Beach, Florida, after Musk posted on X that he would “check with the President” about a proposal to distribute tax refund checks funded by savings from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).  The idea was originally suggested by James Fishback, CEO of Azoria Investment, who referred to it as a “DOGE Dividend.…
Elon Musk Faces Lawsuit From Maryland AG Over 'Unchecked Power' Elon Musk Faces Lawsuit From Maryland AG Over 'Unchecked Power'
Elon Musk Faces Lawsuit From Maryland AG Over 'Unchecked Power' Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown is taking on billionaire Elon Musk in a landmark lawsuit, alleging that the tech mogul was unlawfully granted sweeping federal authority that threatens the constitutional balance of power. Brown, alongside attorneys general from 12 other states, filed the lawsuit this week, arguing that President Donald Trump violated the Appointments Clause of the US Constitution by creating a new federal department—dubbed the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)—and handing Musk unchecked executive power without congressional approval. “Our country’s entire sy…
Inflation Climbs To Start 2025, Fueled By Dramatic Egg Price Jump, Fears Over Trump Policies Inflation Climbs To Start 2025, Fueled By Dramatic Egg Price Jump, Fears Over Trump Policies
Inflation Climbs To Start 2025, Fueled By Dramatic Egg Price Jump, Fears Over Trump Policies Inflation unexpectedly accelerated in the first month of 2025, adding political and economic pressure to President Donald Trump's campaign promise of immediate relief to high consumer prices. In January, overall inflation climbed 3.3 percent year-over-year for core items and 0.5 percent monthly, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics released on Wednesday, Feb. 12. That ran slightly ahead of economists' prediction of 3.2 percent inflation, NBC News reported. Core items exclude notably volatile prices for food and energy. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) still inc…
Video Shows CT Congressman John Larson's Alleged Medical Episode On House Floor Video Shows CT Congressman John Larson's Alleged Medical Episode On House Floor
Video Shows CT Congressman John Larson's Alleged Medical Episode On House Floor Congressman John Larson suffered a medical episode while delivering remarks on the House floor this week, his team said in a statement issued to multiple outlets. The unsettling moment occurred on the afternoon of Monday, Feb. 10, as Larson used his allotted five minutes to voice concerns over Elon Musk’s access to Americans' personal information. As the 76-year-old neared the end of his speech, Larson suddenly froze. When he resumed speaking, his cadence had noticeably slowed, raising concern among those present. Click here to watch Larson speak via CCTV (begin at the 32-minute mark). A s…
Elon Musk's Support Plunges Among Republicans: New Poll Elon Musk's Support Plunges Among Republicans: New Poll
Elon Musk's Support Plunges Among Republicans: New Poll A new poll shows a significant decline in Republican support for billionaire Elon Musk’s influence within the Trump administration. In the days following the November 2024 election, 47 percent of surveyed Republicans by Economist/YouGov expressed a desire for Musk to have “a lot” of influence in the administration.  However, the latest poll, conducted Sunday, Feb. 2 to Tuesday, Feb. 4, indicates that this figure has dropped to 13 percent. Another 25 percent say they want Musk to have “a little” influence and 46 percent said they want “none at all.” This trend suggests a growing ambiv…
'Lesser Evil,' Owned By Dad Of Alleged DOGE Staff Member, To Move Into Brewster Property 'Lesser Evil,' Owned By Dad Of Alleged DOGE Staff Member, To Move Into Brewster Property
'Lesser Evil,' Owned By Dad Of Alleged Doge Staff Member, To Move Into Brewster Property A fast-growing, CT-based snack brand owned by the father of a 19-year-old allegedly working with Elon Musk's new Department of Government Efficiency has secured a massive new distribution facility in Putnam County, expanding its presence in the Northeast. Lesser Evil, a Danbury, Connecticut-based company known for its organic and minimally processed snacks, has signed a 303,100-square-foot lease at Lincoln Logistics 84x684 Crossings in Brewster, according to real estate developer Lincoln Equities Group (LEG). The facility, located near major highways I-84, I-684, and Route 7 and finished in…
Elon Musk Lieutenants Given Access To US Treasury Department’s Payments System: Report Elon Musk Lieutenants Given Access To US Treasury Department’s Payments System: Report
Elon Musk Lieutenants Given Access To US Treasury Department’s Payments System: Report Representatives from a team led by billionaire businessman and political activist Elon Musk have been granted access to the US Treasury Department’s payments system, a move that could significantly impact federal spending oversight, according to a new report. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent authorized the change late Friday, Jan. 31, giving Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) team access to the federal payment system, which manages disbursements for the entire US government, The New York Times says.  The decision follows a standoff with David Lebryk, a longtime Treasury …
Fallout Continues For Towamencin Town Leader Following Supposed 'Nazi' Salute TikTok Video Fallout Continues For Towamencin Town Leader Following Supposed 'Nazi' Salute TikTok Video
Fallout Continues For Towamencin Town Leader Following Supposed 'Nazi' Salute TikTok Video The fallout from Towamencin Supervisor Laura Smith's controversial TikTok post continued this weekend.  Smith, who made a video where she made a one-armed gesture that many have likened to a Nazi salute, resigned from the Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library Board of Trustees on Saturday, Jan. 25, shortly after she stepped down from the board of the Knights for Life. The board of trustees said in a Facebook post that Smith's conduct "does not align with the library's values." Please read this important message from the Montgomery County-Norristown Public…
Supreme Court Upholds TikTok Ban: How The App Could Survive In The U.S. Supreme Court Upholds TikTok Ban: How The App Could Survive In The U.S.
Supreme Court Upholds TikTok Ban: How The App Could Survive In The U.S. The Supreme Court has upheld a new law that could ban TikTok in the U.S. unless its Chinese parent company divests from the very popular video-sharing social media app. The justices said the "Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act" doesn't violate the First Amendment, according to the court's decision on Friday, Jan. 17. The ruling allows for TikTok to potentially be banned in the U.S. as early as Sunday, Jan. 19. TikTok, which has more than 170 million users in the U.S., has come under scrutiny over fears that ByteDance could allow the Chinese gov…
Dramatic Videos Capture SpaceX Starship Flight 7 Explosion Dramatic Videos Capture SpaceX Starship Flight 7 Explosion
Dramatic Videos Capture SpaceX Starship Flight 7 Explosion Videos are circulating of SpaceX's Starship Flight 7 meeting an explosive end over the Atlantic Ocean during its Thursday, Jan. 16 test launch.  The flight, conducted at 4:37 p.m. CT from Starbase, TX, aimed to achieve major milestones but faced setbacks in its journey to space. Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, commented on the test, saying, “Success is uncertain, but entertainment is guaranteed! ✨” Success is uncertain, but entertainment is guaranteed! ✨ pic.twitter.com/nn3PiP8XwG — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 16, 2025 The launch was streamed live by SpaceX on X in a video that had …