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In “American Carnage,” federal workers describe the chaos and pain they experienced during Elon Musk and DOGE’s unprecedented cuts to government agencies and programs. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )
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The federal program shut down, but a handful of state efforts are carrying on — with a lower profile. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
Jonathan Thompson / High Country NewsSep 23, 2025
The Trump administration’s plans would remake the agency and public lands. The deadline to comment is Sept. 30. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
Eli Hager / ProPublicaSep 8, 2025
Key DOGE team members have transitioned to permanent top jobs at the SSA, deepening one of the most dramatic transformations of the U.S. government since the New Deal. Dig deeper ( 23 Min. Read )
Ariana Figueroa, Jacob Fischler / States NewsroomAug 12, 2025
The president also took control of the city’s police force and pledged similar crackdowns in other Democratic cities. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Kylie Mohr / High Country NewsAug 8, 2025
As fire season ramps up, thousands of Forest Service firefighting positions are vacant. The Western U.S. is particularly vulnerable. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
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