DOGE Controversy: Trump Team’s CFPB Moves Under Scrutiny
April 29, 2025, 6:20 pm more...
Federal investigators are delving into allegations that officials connected to Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) attempted to pry into sensitive taxpayer and IRS materials—all while one aide reportedly held stock in companies set to gain from the planned CFPB cutbacks. Ethical lapses and political shadiness abound, with the probe hinting at a toxic cocktail of ambition and conflict of interest.
zerohedge.com / Trump Allies Say 'Mossad Agents' & 'Warmongers' Trying To Derail Iran Talks
zerohedge.com / Trump Admin Blocked Around $430 Billion In Federal Funds, Top Democrats Say
techdirt.com / Inspector General Probes Whether Trump, DOGE Sought Private Taxpayer Information Or Sensitive IRS Material
zerohedge.com / Appeals Court Reinstates Order Barring Trump Admin From Firing CFPB Employees
zerohedge.com / Dem Rep Who Filed Trump Impeachment Articles Under Fire For Dog, Monkey Abuse In Bankruptcy Scandal
gizmodo.com / DOGE Aide Involved in Dismantling Consumer Bureau Owns Stock in Companies That Could Benefit From Cuts
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IBM Faces Federal Contract Setbacks Amid DOGE Policy Cuts
April 23, 2025, 6:20 pm more...
During its quarterly update, IBM disclosed that 15 federal contracts—amounting to nearly $100 million—were cancelled following DOGE-related government efficiency cuts. Although the tech giant reported sales topping estimates and maintained full-year guidance, the loss of these key contracts remains a significant setback, stirring concerns about future federal revenue streams.
techinasia.com / IBM reports 15 contracts canceled due to DOGE cuts
theregister.com / IBM dragged down by DOGE contract cancellation roulette
techcrunch.com / IBM affected by DOGE cuts, downplays impact during Q1 earnings call
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Musk Cuts Back on DOGE Duties Starting Next Month
April 22, 2025, 5:20 pm more...
Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced he will drastically reduce his involvement in DOGE-related projects beginning in May. During earnings calls, he revealed plans to limit his DOGE work to a mere “day or two” per week—though hints at remaining involved through Trump’s term add an extra twist to his shifting priorities.
reuters.com/business / Tesla shares rise 6.5%, Musk says to cut back DOGE work - Reuters
techinasia.com / Elon Musk to reduce role in DOGE starting May 2025
zerohedge.com / "Future Brighter Than Ever": Tesla Shares Pop 5% After Musk Says He'll Limit Time With DOGE In May
theregister.com / Elon Musk makes another cut – to his time at DOGE
cnbc.com / Tesla CEO Musk says time he spends on DOGE will drop significantly next month
theverge.com / Elon Musk says he’ll step back from DOGE starting in May
techcrunch.com / Elon Musk says he may keep doing DOGE work for ‘the remainder’ of Trump’s term
bloomberg.com/technology / Elon Musk Says He’ll Pull Back ‘Significantly’ From DOGE in May - Bloomberg.com
permalink / 8 stories from 8 sources in 7 days ago #doge #politics #government #tesla #trump +
Tesla Q1 turmoil draws fire from insiders and treasurers
April 22, 2025, 11:21 am more...
Tesla’s Q1 report has raised eyebrows with falling profit margins, missed delivery targets and a slew of eyebrow-raising hints about future robotaxis and affordable EVs. Meanwhile, state treasurers have let loose their discontent with CEO Musk’s distracted focus, making for a truly electrifying quarter.
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techinasia.com / Tesla short sellers gain $11.5b in 2025 selloff
cnbc.com / Tesla is ‘carefully’ working on its India entry amid tariff concerns, says CFO
cnbc.com / Here's what Elon Musk said about tariffs and their potential effect on Tesla
gizmodo.com / Elon Sounds Extremely Depressed After Tesla Profits Plunge 71%
wired.com / After Tesla's Earnings Slide, Pressure's on for Cybercab
theinformation.com / Sales Fall Drags Down Tesla’s Profit 66% - The Information
zerohedge.com / Tesla Misses Across The Board; Slams "Uncertainty" In Automotive Market, But Affirms Affordable Model "Remains On Track" For H1 2025
theverge.com / Tesla’s revenue and profits tank amid political chaos
reuters.com/business / Tesla's first-quarter auto margin beats estimates, but revenue misses - Reuters
bloomberg.com/technology / Tesla Signals Caution, Says It Will Revisit 2025 Growth Outlook - Bloomberg.com
www.ft.com/ / Tesla profits disappoint on lower sales - Financial Times
techcrunch.com / Tesla profits drop 71% on weak sales and anti-Elon Musk sentiment
techcrunch.com / Tesla earnings Q1 2025: What we’re watching for
cnbc.com / Tesla short sellers have made $11.5 billion from this year's selloff
cnbc.com / Tesla set to report first-quarter results after the bell
zerohedge.com / Robotaxis, Margins And Musk's Moonlighting: Tesla Q1 Earnings And "Company Update" Preview
bloomberg.com/technology / Tesla Board Gets an Earful From State Treasurers Over Musk’s Focus - Bloomberg.com
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Tesla Delays Affordable Low-Cost EV Launch Amid Production Setbacks
April 21, 2025, 9:20 am more...
Tesla has postponed the introduction of its much-anticipated affordable electric SUV, dampening hopes of accessible EV innovation. The delay fuels further speculation over production challenges and strategic pivots, leaving fans and investors wondering when the company’s budget-friendly dream will finally hit the roads.
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cnbc.com / Tesla shares tumble ahead of first-quarter earnings report
zerohedge.com / Aerial Images Of Tesla's Giga Texas Hint At Cybercab Prototype Production
gizmodo.com / Elon Musk’s DOGE Seems to Be Losing Steam as He Prepares to Retreat to Tesla
zerohedge.com / Wedbush's Dan Ives Warns About "Code Red" Situation Unfolding At Tesla
theinformation.com / Tesla Delays Production of Affordable SUV - The Information
techcrunch.com / Tesla reportedly delays launch of new low-cost model by months
permalink / 9 stories from 7 sources in 8 days ago #hardware #innovation #selfdriving #techpolicy #fang +
Trump’s Tariff Measures Spark Strong China, JPMorgan, South Korea Reactions
April 20, 2025, 11:20 pm more...
The tariffs imposed by President Trump have ignited a storm of cross-border criticism and unexpected economic forecasts. China’s Ministry of Commerce lambasts the US for “abusing tariffs” and bullying its way through trade, while JPMorgan issues a dire warning that these measures could send tax rates soaring—even if they fend off recessionary threats. Adding further irony, South Korean firms are uncovering loopholes in “Made in Korea” labels to dodge the new costs, highlighting a tangled web of unintended consequences from a policy meant to rein in global trade.
zerohedge.com / China's Oil Supertankers Slammed With $5.2 Million Fee Per U.S. Port Call
reuters.com/business / Netflix gains as rosy forecast calms investor nerves amid tariff fears - Reuters
appleinsider.com / EU insists Trump won't make it back off Apple
cnbc.com / The biggest questions facing Big Tech ahead of earnings
cnet.com / Tariffs Are Scary. Should You Buy Now or Save the Money? This Expert Says It Depends
reuters.com/business / Investors pour into European equity funds, flee U.S. on tariff woes - Reuters
zerohedge.com / US Stock Futures, Dollar, Treasuries Tumble On Powell Punt Panic; Gold, Bitcoin Soar
zerohedge.com / Tesla To Offer "Company Update" With Tuesday's Earnings Report: What To Watch
zerohedge.com / China Is In Economic Dire Straits And They're No Longer Able To Hide It
bloomberg.com/technology / Tycoon Says Trump Tariffs May Hurt Philippines’ Trade Partners - Bloomberg.com
techinasia.com / Nintendo’s Switch 2 launch faces trade war challenges
zerohedge.com / Minerals In Hand, Africa's Trade Envoys Head For The US
bloomberg.com/technology / China’s Cosco Says US Levies Risk Upsetting Global Shipping - Bloomberg.com
bloomberg.com/technology / Ishiba Says Japan Won’t Just Keep Conceding in US Tariff Talks - Bloomberg.com
www.ft.com/ / Beijing warns countries not to act against China in trade deals with US - Financial Times
techinasia.com / South Korea cracks down on false exports to avoid US tariffs
techinasia.com / Trump’s tariffs: Vance visits India as US finalizes trade deal
www.ft.com/ / US tariffs on pharmaceuticals risk shortages of lower-cost generic drugs - Financial Times
techinasia.com / Trump’s tariffs: China warns nations against backing US
techinasia.com / Trump’s tariffs: JPMorgan sees tax rate jump to 20%
reuters.com/business / South Korea finds 'Made in Korea' breaches intended to avoid US tariffs - Reuters
permalink / 21 stories from 8 sources in 9 days ago #bigdata #fintech #analytics #techpolicy #china +
Pete Hegseth Leaks Yemen Strike Details in Signal Chats
April 20, 2025, 8:20 pm more...
In recent revelations that have raised more than a few eyebrows in defense circles, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has been reported sharing sensitive details of the March 15 Yemen military strikes via private Signal chats. The conversations—allegedly including his wife and a small circle of non-official contacts—hint at a potentially serious breach of operational security. While some might say it’s an inadvertent peek behind the curtain, critics argue it underscores the perils of casual digital chatter in an era where security should be paramount.
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zerohedge.com / Knives Out For Hegseth: New Allegations Of OPSEC Failures, Pentagon Mismanagement
ledevoir.com / Le secrétaire américain à la Défense impliqué dans une autre faille de sécurité
torontosun.com / Hegseth had second Signal chat where he shared details of Yemen strike, New York Times reports
winnipegfreepress.com / Hegseth had second Signal chat where he shared details of Yemen strike, New York Times reports
citynews.ca / Hegseth had second Signal chat where he shared details of Yemen strike, New York Times reports
theverge.com / Pete Hegseth reportedly spilled Yemen attack details in another Signal chat
cp24.com/ / Hegseth shared detailed military plans in second Signal chat that included his wife and brother - CP24
permalink / 12 stories from 9 sources in 9 days ago #cybersecurity #dataprivacy #techpolicy #infosec #mobile +
DOGE Surveillance Project Faces Court Injunction over Sensitive Data
April 18, 2025, 5:20 pm more...
Two reports focus on controversial data practices by DOGE. One article details DOGE’s initiative to compile a master database by merging data from the Department of Homeland Security, Social Security Administration, and IRS—aiming to surveil and track immigrants. Meanwhile, another account highlights a judicial injunction that restricts DOGE staff from accessing Social Security Administration records. Together, these stories shed light on the legal challenges and privacy concerns surrounding DOGE’s extensive data collection efforts.
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theverge.com / House Democrats: DOGE is building a ‘master database’ of Americans’ sensitive information
wired.com / DOGE Is Building a Master Database to Surveil and Track Immigrants
gizmodo.com / Judge Limits DOGE’s Grubby Hands From Grabbing Social Security Administration Data
permalink / 5 stories from 5 sources in 11 days ago #cybersecurity #crypto #dataprivacy #techpolicy #doge +
Judge Halts CFPB Mass Layoffs Amid Legal Uncertainty
April 18, 2025, 1:20 pm more...
A federal judge intervened in the Trump administration’s plan to fire nearly 1500 employees at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The judge’s decision to pause the mass layoffs is pending a detailed review of whether the administration’s actions violated a court order. This legal intervention has temporarily secured the positions of CFPB workers and cast uncertainty on the agency’s future restructuring plans, pending further judicial and administrative scrutiny.
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wired.com / Judge Blocks DOGE From Laying Off 90 Percent of CFPB
theinformation.com / Judge Halts CFPB Layoffs, Again - The Information
theverge.com / Judge pauses mass firing of consumer protection workers
permalink / 13 stories from 5 sources in 11 days ago #cybersecurity #automation #fintech #dataprivacy #techpolicy +
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