The Shallow State

Friday, February 7th, 2025

Today, the Trump administration evicted a former Coast Guard leader from her house with a three-hour notice; the FAA reverses course on meeting prohibition, blaming a rogue employee; Education Department staff warned that Trump buyout offers could be canceled at any time; an aide to Elon Musk is now working at the VA and accessing its computer systems; and Dana delivers your Good News.

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Stories:
Trump administration evicts former Coast Guard leader from her house with 3 hours notice - Jonathan Allen and Courtney Kube | NBC News

FAA reverses course on meeting prohibition, blaming rogue employee - ORIANA PAWLYK| Politico

Education Department staff warned that Trump buyout offers could be canceled at any time -  Tyler Kingkade and David Ingram | NBC News

Elon Musk Aide Is Now Working at VA and Accessing Its Computer Systems | Military.com

NEW: In the ongoing litigation over DOGE's access to the Treasury Department's payment system…  - Anna Bower | Blue Sky

Lincoln man reportedly working on Elon Musk, DOGE government efficiency project • Nebraska Examiner

Good Trouble: 
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Check out muellershewrote.com for my interview with a systems security expert about the massive breach at opm.gov caused by Elon Musk

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