DOGE Initiative and Federal Workforce Reduction

President Trump and Elon Musk's initiative to shrink the federal workforce and slash federal programs is causing suspicion and speculation in Washington. The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is accessing government data, including human resources records of 14,000 General Services Administration employees. DOGE's lack of transparency and focus on cutting costs have raised concerns among federal workers and unions.

U.S. House passes bill protecting American data from foreign adversaries

The U.S. House passed a bill blocking the sale of sensitive American user data to foreign adversaries, specifically targeting apps like TikTok owned by hostile foreign entities. The bill aims to protect data such as biometric information, personal communications, and social security numbers. It follows bipartisan efforts to safeguard American user data and curb China's access to sensitive information.