Morning Wire Trump’s DOGE Double Down & Federal Worker Competency | 3.10.25
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Mar 10, 2025 Trump's unexpected support for Dogecoin surfaces amidst protests against financial misconduct. The conversation dives into his backing of Musk's spending cuts while tackling the ongoing debate over federal worker competency tests. A bold push to repeal a long-standing hiring mandate also emerges, questioning merit versus race in federal employment. As Congress scrambles to avert a government shutdown, strategic spending cuts and bipartisan efforts take center stage, highlighting the tension between fiscal responsibility and public policy.
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DOGE Controversy
- President Trump expressed support for Elon Musk's cost-cutting efforts at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
- Left-wing protests and attacks on Tesla facilities followed, but polls show majority support for DOGE.
Federal Hiring Practices
- The Trump administration challenges a 1981 court order prioritizing race over merit in federal hiring.
- They argue it's illegal under current Supreme Court precedent and hinders objective skills tests.
Stopgap Bill
- Representative Andy Harris supports a stopgap bill freezing government spending and cutting non-defense discretionary funding.
- He believes it will pass with Republican votes and that Democrats won't risk a government shutdown.