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DOGE's Next Target: Social Security
By Melanie WaddellMusk and DOGE "are attempting to radically downsize" the Social Security Administration, an advocacy group says.
February 07, 2025
Musk’s DOGE Descends on CFPB With Eyes on Shutting It DownThe 2010 Dodd-Frank Act created the CFPB and gave its director wide latitude to shape the agency.
February 07, 2025
12 States to Sue Over DOGE Access to Payment System"This level of access for unauthorized individuals is unlawful, unprecedented, and unacceptable," the 12 attorneys general said.
February 07, 2025
FINRA Suspends Rep Over Excessive Trades in Senior Client's AccountJustin Deiter violated Regulation Best Interest, FINRA says.
February 07, 2025
Trump Takes Aim at Private Equity’s Favorite Tax Perk AgainThis could reduce the deficit by $13 billion through 2034, according to the Congressional Budget Office.
February 05, 2025
Treasury Defense of DOGE in Payment System Raises SkepticismThe Treasury secretary's response "raises more questions than answers,” Sen. Elizabeth Warren says.
February 05, 2025
Senate Panel to Vote Next Week on Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Labor SecretaryThe Senate HELP Committee plans to hold a confirmation hearing on Feb. 12.
February 04, 2025
Robinhood Says CFTC Asked It to Halt Super Bowl WagersThe agency said it has “serious concerns” about firms offering access to contracts that may not be legally permissible.