Day 24
February 12, 2025
5 incidents
- Significant Democratic Concern Corruption & Self-Dealing
White House requests deputization
The White House requests that the U.S. Marshals Service deputize members of Elon Musk's private security team as federal agents.
From: Musk's Private Bodyguards Deputized as Federal Agents Without Required Training
- Major Abuse of Power Corruption & Self-Dealing
Public Citizen and senators flag criminal conflict of interest
Public Citizen asks the Office of Government Ethics to bar Musk from CFPB matters. NPR reports that CFPB had been actively developing regulations for digital payment platforms like the one Musk planned to launch. Senators Warren and Schiff demand investigations.
From: CFPB Dismantlement While Musk Launches Competing XMoney Payment Service
- Serious Rights Violation Deportation to Torture
ACLU and advocates sue for access to Guantanamo detainees
Immigrants' rights advocates file federal lawsuit for access to immigrants transferred to Guantanamo Bay, citing complete lack of legal counsel and family contact.
From: Guantanamo Bay Immigrant Detention: Solitary Confinement and Ill-Treatment
- Major Abuse of Power Federal Dismantlement
DOGE takes over Education Dept offices; EPA mass terminations
DOGE operatives take over VIP offices at the Department of Education. Separately, more than 300 EPA employees are terminated as part of DOGE-directed workforce reductions at the agency.
From: DOGE-Directed Mass Firings and Forced Resignations of Federal Workers
- Major Abuse of Power Federal Dismantlement
Fired watchdogs sue
Former inspectors general sought reinstatement and challenged the legality of the removals.
From: Mass Firing of Inspectors General Across Federal Government