A federal judge has ruled that the Department of Grant and Education's (DOGE) termination of humanities grants, including those for Jewish studies, was unlawful, unconstitutional, and discriminatory. This decision overturns the department's previous cuts.
US and Iranian forces exchanged fire in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions in the region. This renewed hostility led to a significant increase in oil prices and caused volatility in global stock markets.
Andrea Dandolo, a significant 14th-century Doge of the Venetian Republic, solidified Venice's position on the Adriatic coast, particularly concerning Croatian cities, through a blend of political pragmatism, military force, and long-term strategy.
The director of CAL DOGE, Jenny Rae Le Roux, has publicly criticized Governor Newsom and Attorney General Bonta, alleging their failure to address widespread fraud within various California state programs.
An 86-year-old French widow, Marie-Thérèse, has returned to France after being detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Her detention sparked international attention and concern amidst various controversies surrounding the agency.
A court has ruled against attempts by DOGE to slash research grants by targeting "indirect costs" at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), deeming the action illegal.
Analysis of the cryptocurrency market indicates that Bitcoin, Solana, XRP, and Dogecoin are showing signs of bottoming out, entering a 'golden zone' for potential recovery.
Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Dogecoin saw a rally, potentially influenced by geopolitical tensions, while one analyst advised against buying Bitcoin until specific market conditions are met.
A past event referred to as 'DOGE' is reportedly still affecting Social Security, worsening existing staffing shortages and leading to beneficiary worries about long wait times and impending insolvency.
A year after former President Trump's DOGE cuts, an AP News report questions what was truly saved, highlighting the disrupted lives of workers affected by the changes.
James Meadway's new radical think tank, described as a 'Green policy factory,' has been launched in the UK. A report by the Verdant think tank suggests that rooting out waste, fraud, and tax avoidance could save UK taxpayers up to £30bn annually, money that could improve public services.
A new Senate bill aims to enhance transparency and prevent federal fraud, such as the alleged Minneapolis day care scandal, by requiring detailed reporting for all taxpayer-funded projects.
A report claims that the State Department cut its oil and gas experts just months before a war in Iran, a decision that allegedly contributed to rising oil prices.
A staffer from an agency associated with Elon Musk admitted that their cost-cutting efforts did not succeed in reducing the federal deficit, contrary to their stated goals.
Allegations against a former DOGE engineer include illegal copying of sensitive Social Security data, triggers a federal investigation and public concern
Black women, who constitute 12% of the federal workforce, experienced the largest federal employment losses between 2024 and 2025, and are now actively rebuilding their careers and supporting each other.
A whistleblower alleges that a DOGE staffer had 'God-level' access to Social Security data and expected a pardon from former President Trump, prompting calls for investigations into the unprecedented data breach.
The Social Security inspector general’s office is investigating allegations that a former DOGE engineer took sensitive Social Security data on a thumb drive, potentially constituting a major security breach.
Recent technical signals surrounding Dogecoin have hinted at a potential price decline, with the asset still trading 88% below its all-time peak. At the same time, decentralized finance project Mutuum Finance (MUTM) continues to advance development of its lending protocol, expanding features and testing its ecosystem as it moves forward with its roadmap. Dogecoin tests […]
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It is necessary "to have more permeable materials," argues the president of the Institute of Cities and Towns with Mobility. Depressions Kristin, Leonardo, and Marta should raise an alert for a "holistic" vision.
Big investors are actively seeking undervalued cryptocurrencies like Binance Coin (BNB), Dogecoin (DOGE), and Mutuum Finance (MUTM) in anticipation of the 2026 bull run.
A 58-year-old individual recounts losing their job at USAID due to restructuring linked to DOGE, expressing survivor's guilt a year later despite finding new employment.
Dogecoin has shown significant gains, outperforming Bitcoin and Ethereum which experienced only brief upticks. This indicates a shifting dynamic within the cryptocurrency market.
Matteo Salvini's relationship with Luca Zaia appears strained, with Zaia reportedly planning an event with Roberto Occhiuto, following a dispute in a ministers' chat.
Major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Dogecoin are consolidating, with market observers noting former President Trump's pursuit of progress with Iran as a contributing factor.
The prestigious Pulitzer Prizes were awarded, recognizing various works including investigative reporting on the Trump administration, public service journalism by The Washington Post, and photography from Gaza. The awards committee also reportedly criticized former President Trump.
Elon Musk delivered combative testimony during the second day of a lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing the company of a 'bait-and-switch' and betraying its original nonprofit mission. He expressed regret for his early funding, stating he 'was a fool' to have provided it.
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A leader of the California DOGE party has strongly criticized Governor Newsom and Attorney General Bonta regarding the state's significant fraud problems, stating that 'Every day is opposite day.'
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A former USAID official, Nicholas Enrich, described the significant negative impact of cuts made to the US foreign aid organization by the Trump administration.
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A massive Social Security data leak potentially affecting 500 million Americans is under investigation, with scrutiny falling on DOGE, a platform previously headed by tech billionaire Elon Musk, and also linked to Trump.
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Elon Musk has announced that X Money, the payment feature for his social media platform X, will enter early public access next month, leading to a significant surge in Dogecoin's price.
The Social Security inspector general’s office is investigating allegations that the former DOGE engineer took sensitive data on a thumb drive in a major potential security breach, said people…
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Dogecoin (DOGE) is currently trading at $0.10 and facing difficulty breaking the $0.11 resistance level, with technical indicators showing neutral momentum.
Medical Groups Sue FTC Over Probe Into Gender Dysphoria Treatments
Authored by Zachary Stieber via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours),
Two medical groups on Feb. 17 sued the federal government over its probe into the organizations’ recommendations for children with gender dysphoria, or the belief that they are a different gender.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in Washington on Aug. 6, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times
The American Academy of Pediatrics and the Endocrine Society said in separate lawsuits filed in federal court in the District of Columbia that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is unconstitutionally targeting the groups over their speech.
“Using the threat of investigation or prosecution against an organization in order to silence speech the government does not like is retaliation, prohibited by the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution,” the American Academy of Pediatrics, which says it represents 67,000 pediatricians, said in its lawsuit. “Moreover, issuing an overbroad subpoena as a tool to compel disclosures in such a retaliatory action violates the Fourth Amendment.”
The academy said in a 2018 statement, reaffirmed in 2023, that pediatricians could give drugs such as puberty blockers to children who identify as a gender different from their birth sex.
FTC officials in a civil demand in January requested details on how the academy came up with the position, as well as each type of pediatric gender dysphoria treatment the academy had advertised or promoted, and whether there were any financial relationships between the organization and companies or doctors that treat gender dysphoria.
Officials demanded similar information from the Endocrine Society, a nonprofit that promotes hormone science research and says it has 18,000 members.
The society in 2017 said that people who have gender dysphoria or gender incongruence need “a safe and effective hormone regimen that will (1) suppress endogenous sex hormone secretion determined by the person’s genetic/gonadal sex and (2) maintain sex hormone levels within the normal range for the person’s affirmed gender.”
FTC officials said in the demand letters that they are investigating whether false or unsubstantiated representations were made concerning the marketing and advertising of treatments for pediatric gender dysphoria. Federal law prohibits people from engaging in deceptive practices affecting commerce and disseminating false advertisements.
The probe targets the Endocrine Society over speech that “reflects pure scientific opinion,” the society said in its legal challenge. If allowed to proceed, the investigation would “endanger the ability of organizations to share information and opinion on any issue, be that vaccine safety and efficacy, environmental health risks, emerging infectious diseases, or gender dysphoria,” it added later.
The groups want judges to declare that the civil demands violated the First Amendment. Judges should immediately and permanently bar FTC officials from taking action against the groups over their treatment guidelines and any other statements concerning “gender affirming care,” the groups also said.
The Epoch Times reached out to the FTC for comment but did not receive a response by the time of publication.
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