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DOGE, Layoffs

Layoffs across the U.S. soar to highest level since 2020, led by DOGE cuts

Job cuts spiked in February, marking their highest point since July 2020, due to firings of government workers directed by DOGE.

CNBC on MSN · 19h

Layoff announcements soar to the highest since 2020 as DOGE slashes federal staff

U.S. employers announced 172,017 layoffs for the month, up 245% from January and the highest monthly count since July 2020

MarketWatch on MSN · 14h

‘DOGE’ job cuts push U.S. layoffs to postpandemic high. Is the labor market crumbling?

The number of publicly announced layoffs in the U.S. jumped in February to the highest level since the pandemic 4 1/2 years ago — but not because the jobs market is suddenly in a free fall. It isn’t.

Trump orders Cabinet chiefs, not Musk’s DOGE

Insider · 9h

Elon Musk's DOGE has worked quickly to cut federal agencies. Here's a list of what's been targeted so far.

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency has targeted federal agencies like USAID, CFPB, and NOAA to reduce government spending.

Bloomberg on MSN · 13h

Trump Orders Cabinet Chiefs, Not Musk’s DOGE, to Cut Workforce

President Donald Trump said he directed cabinet secretaries to use a “scalpel” rather than a “hatchet” to make personnel cuts, a directive aiming to quell blowback after waves of job cuts have roiled the federal workforce.

NBC News on MSN · 4h

Trump puts new limits on Elon Musk's authority amid backlash to DOGE cuts

Trump instructed his Cabinet to work with the Department of Government Efficiency but clarified that Cabinet members should be the ones making staffing decisions.

Social Security, DOGE

The Washington Post · 18h

DOGE is driving Social Security cuts and will make mistakes, acting head says privately

The Social Security Administration’s acting commissioner said members of Elon Musk’s cost-cutting team are outsiders who are unfamiliar with the nuances of the agency’s programs.

TheStreet on MSN · 5h

Veteran analyst makes crucial Social Security prediction amid DOGE cuts

"There are a couple of key action steps to take as you think about what could happen because of cuts to the Social Security Administration," Powell said. "One is to make sure you

The Daily Beast on MSN · 16h

Social Security Administrator Warns There Will Be DOGE Screw-Ups With Cuts

The acting head of the Social Security Administration told a meeting of senior staff and legal-aid lawyers that Elon Musk’s federal cost-cutting task force “will make mistakes” as it pushes the agency to cut thousands of jobs and dramatically slash spending.

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DOGE firings are brutal for federal workers, but they won't make a difference in the coming jobs reports

Federal agencies cut jobs in February. The next jobs report isn't likely to show the extent of this, but the jobs report ...

Job Cuts Are Already Higher Than All Of 2024

The U.S. job market has taken a worrisome turn for the worst. Job cuts are already over a third higher than in all of 2024.

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Half a Million US Jobs on the Line as DOGE Fallout Spreads

The Trump administration’s rapid efforts to dramatically shrink the size of federal government have economists rethinking ...

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Trump told Congress that Musk runs DOGE — and the lawyers noticed

Donald Trump created more headaches for the White House by again saying that Elon Musk is leading the DOGE office.

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'Real concern' Musk's DOGE cuts will create 'political problems' for GOP

President Trump has suspended most of his tariffs on Mexico until April 2nd. Stocks are falling despite the tariff reprieve.

Elon Musk leaves Capitol Hill after meeting with Republicans who discuss turning DOGE cuts into law

12h

Elon Musk Tells Republican Lawmakers He's Not to Blame for Federal Firings

Elon Musk is telling Republican lawmakers that he's not to blame for the firings of thousands of federal workers as he pushes ...

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