These fired federal workers were stewards of tax payer dollars. That’s why firing 121,000 of them has caused government spending to go UP. Federal employees save more money than they cost. For example, the VA paid me $120K a year and I saved them $60M a year.
— Mueller, She Wrote (@muellershewrote.com) 2025-04-30T03:48:05.033Z
White House cancels program which reduced sudden infant deaths
— Josh Marshall (@joshtpm.bsky.social) 2025-04-30T23:58:50.968Z
As Sexual Assault Awareness Month comes to a close, reminder that DOGE is busy gutting programs that help survivors—without explanation. People facing the highest rates of sexual violence — like Native communities – are paying the price. This is not how we protect survivors.
— Tina Smith (@smith.senate.gov) 2025-04-30T21:43:59.393Z
With the Trump administration reportedly proposing steep budget cuts at NASA and other federal agencies, wildfire studies and prevention programs could be in jeopardy — all while fire season is ramping up.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) 2025-04-30T15:15:11Z
🧵1The Trump admin torched $600M in grants that trained new teachers—just when schools are desperate for help. Why? Because the programs supported diversity and equity.They’re not just gutting funding—they’re gutting the future of public education. This is deliberate sabotage.@aft.org
— Jennifer ✨Get In Good Trouble (@thejenniwren.teamlh.social) 2025-04-28T17:20:39.650Z
Unhappy to confirm that the entire Historical Advisory Committee at the State Department received termination notices this afternoon (myself included). The HAC, set up by Congress, oversees the office that produces the FRUS series. history.state.gov/about/hac/in… 1/
— Elizabeth N. Saunders (@profsaunders.bsky.social) 2025-04-30T21:29:46.717Z
JFC we are setting ourselves up for so many disasters
— David Burbach (@dburbach.bsky.social) 2025-04-30T22:57:22.920Z
Across the country, states rely on USGS data to craft drought mitigation plans, issue water rights, post flood warnings and more. But 25 centers that enable that vital work from the USGS have had their leases canceled by DOGE. My latest dives into the issue: insideclimatenews.org/news/2904202…
— Wyatt Myskow (@wyattmyskow.bsky.social) 2025-04-29T23:40:01.853Z
TrumpIs Soulless.nationalcasagal.org/national-cas…
— VivianOfTheSierras (@vivianofthesierras.bsky.social) 2025-04-29T20:20:08.043Z
Sad! 