DOGE
- Led by Elon Musk and a bunch of 20 year olds.
- Shut down USAID
- Accessed confidential info in Treasury Dept
DOGE Cuts
Department of Education (ED):
Approximately 50% of ED’s workforce, equating to about 2,200 employees, are slated for layoffs. WIKIPEDIA
Suspension of income-driven repayment and consolidation applications for student loans for at least three months, affecting borrowers seeking affordable payment plans. WIKIPEDIA
Cancellation of 169 contracts funded by the Institute of Education Sciences, totaling $881 million, which has effectively halted numerous educational research initiatives. WIKIPEDIA
Montana Fair Housing:
Termination of a $425,000 grant, constituting 80% of the non-profit’s budget, severely impacting its operations. KXLF.COM
Risk Management Agency (RMA) in Topeka, Kansas:
Termination of an annual lease costing 964,396 over the lease term. WIKIPEDIA
Federal Workforce Reductions:
A federal judge ordered the reinstatement of thousands of probationary employees following challenges to the administration’s workforce reduction strategies. THEGUARDIAN.COM