YOU WONT BELIEVE: 2 - What They Never Told You

US government paid federal employees $9.5bn not to work amid Doge cuts – report

GAO report shows how use paid administrative leave rose by 435% from 2023 to 2025 and incurred a sixfold cost

The Guardian - US · Sep 16

Trump admin paid $9.5 billion to federal workers to stay home in 2025: Report

The Trump administration spent an estimated $9.5 billion paying federal employees who were on administrative leave in 2025, as it moved to significantly reduce the size of the federal workforce, according to a new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report.

The Times of India · Sep 16

DOGE caused government to pay $9.5B to federal workers not to work

‘Trump spent billions to push out experienced and badly needed experts across government,’ a top Democrat said

The Independent UK · Sep 16

The Latest: Canada strikes back with tariffs on about $20 billion worth of US goods

Canada struck back at U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday with tariffs on about $20 billion worth of U.S. goods, in response to his latest round of tariffs on Canada

The Independent UK · Sep 8

Trump’s federal job cuts blamed for crippling FDA response to explosive diarrhea outbreak

The ongoing outbreak of cyclospora tied to iceberg lettuce has raised new concerns about the safety of imported produce — and underscores a worrisome trend: The U.S. is conducting fewer inspections to catch contaminated food

The Independent UK · Sep 8

ICE Contractor for Controversial Camp East Montana Is Trailed by Fraud Allegations

To continue running the deadly El Paso detention center, the feds turn to a company that’s faced numerous lawsuits from labor unions and former employees and is actively fighting a whistleblower in court.

Texas Observer · Sep 2

US lawmakers demand investigation into Trump administration’s secret surveillance of Americans

Exclusive: Two congressmembers respond to revelations of government snooping on journalists, non-profits and unions

The Guardian - US · Sep 1

Amazon Spends $200 Billion on AI as Worker Food Stamp Use Triples and Taxpayers Cover the Grocery Bill

A federal watchdog found that Amazon workers on food stamps and Medicaid have nearly tripled since 2020, as the retailer plans $200 billion in AI spending and taxpayers foot the bill.

International Business Times UK · Sep 1

Making the Fed more accountable to Congress and the public may be just what it needs to fend off Trump’s threats to its independence

The Federal Reserve – one of the world’s most powerful institutions – affects the U.S. economy in a way that no other part of government can.

The Conversation · Aug 28

US attack submarine repair delays cost billions, watchdog says

US Navy attack submarines face significant maintenance delays, costing billions over a decade. A shortage of dry-dock space has led to vessels waiting up to four years for repairs. This issue has eroded the submarine fleet's readiness and reduced operational availability for national security needs. The problem is expected to…

The Economic Times · Aug 27