USAID was a test case. What agencies are next? (after CFPB)

[Anonymous]

USAID is/was a test case to see how congress and the courts respond to asserting control over an independent agency, in this case by moving it to state where leadership can be removed without cause.

Who’s next? CFPB is obviously done for, we’ve all known that. EPA leadership can already be removed without cause, I think.

IRS—I imagine they will just be gutted beyond belief.

SEC sued Musk right before the inauguration but that seems to be a really hard move to justify. I guess it would go under DOJ? Welcome back to the GS salary scale lol.

FTC and DOJ antitrust technically do the same stuff and Musk isn’t a fan of the FTC as they tell him what he can’t buy. If I read project 2025 right (and it is so poorly written that that is a significant assumption) then I think the wing nuts want FTC to be submerged by DOJ or possibly by state AGs (again: it is incomprehensible to me).

FAA tells him how he can’t blow up rockets but they might be slightly more insulated temporarily. Or maybe the crash will cause the opposite and provide justification for “accountability.”

FCC—quite frankly the FCC has always struck me as a bit irrelevant these days. Sorry guys. definitely a way to assert control over speech. section 230 insulates musk on twitter. current chair wrote the fcc section on project 2025 and that says they want to eliminate sections 230 protections. I think they will leave this one alone for now. Musk has enough money so if they did eliminate section 230 they’d probably just go after bluesky.

fed reserve—I am sure they want to but that would draw too much attention.

NASA—I’m sure musk wants it but gutting and privatizing it would provide him what he’s hoping to get (money)

Small business association—I saw some reporting about this recently? Musk trying to get in? Maybe they will just abolish it entirely because the monopolists have taken over anyways

then there’s some other wild cards. maybe peace corp will be dragged under state. NLRB probably treated like CFPB. GSA he’s already wiggled himself in, not sure much is left. FEC they will probably just gut, but I could also see that being one that gets pulled under DOJ.

[Anonymous]

They backtracked on USAID and admitted they have to go through Congress. I think you’re right about where they’ll target, but I don’t see them pulling the same stunt. They’ve already said they’ll have to present a legislative proposal for abolishing ED and can’t just do it by fiat.

[Anonymous]

Dept of Ed:

https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/education-department-trump-executive-order-eeaf1cb6?st=YUUvLQ&reflink=article_imessage_share

[Anonymous]

Education is gone.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:They backtracked on USAID and admitted they have to go through Congress. I think you’re right about where they’ll target, but I don’t see them pulling the same stunt. They’ve already said they’ll have to present a legislative proposal for abolishing ED and can’t just do it by fiat.

Aren’t the GOP eunuchs just going to rubberstamp everything?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Education is gone.

No, it’s not. Don’t believe him.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:They backtracked on USAID and admitted they have to go through Congress. I think you’re right about where they’ll target, but I don’t see them pulling the same stunt. They’ve already said they’ll have to present a legislative proposal for abolishing ED and can’t just do it by fiat.

USAID doesn't exist anymore, don't believe their lies. The website is gone, the building is locked down - they wouldn't even let Members of Congress in yesterday, the employees are locked out, food aid is rotting in US ports.

Small Business Administration will be gutted because of their preferences. Dept of Education will be hollowed out. EPA surely is in trouble, but doesn't seem to be touched yet.

[Anonymous]

Education will go.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:They backtracked on USAID and admitted they have to go through Congress. I think you’re right about where they’ll target, but I don’t see them pulling the same stunt. They’ve already said they’ll have to present a legislative proposal for abolishing ED and can’t just do it by fiat.

USAID doesn't exist anymore, don't believe their lies. The website is gone, the building is locked down - they wouldn't even let Members of Congress in yesterday, the employees are locked out, food aid is rotting in US ports.

Small Business Administration will be gutted because of their preferences. Dept of Education will be hollowed out. EPA surely is in trouble, but doesn't seem to be touched yet.

That was yesterday. You make decisions very quickly it seems, rather than watching as a situation continues to unfold.

Don't be hasty.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:They backtracked on USAID and admitted they have to go through Congress. I think you’re right about where they’ll target, but I don’t see them pulling the same stunt. They’ve already said they’ll have to present a legislative proposal for abolishing ED and can’t just do it by fiat.

Aren’t the GOP eunuchs just going to rubberstamp everything?

I think they need 60 votes in the Senate to approve an agency reorganization, but don’t quote me on that. Even if they can approve it with a simple majority, not all Republicans will be on board with dismantling the agencies their committees spend all day overseeing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:They backtracked on USAID and admitted they have to go through Congress. I think you’re right about where they’ll target, but I don’t see them pulling the same stunt. They’ve already said they’ll have to present a legislative proposal for abolishing ED and can’t just do it by fiat.

Aren’t the GOP eunuchs just going to rubberstamp everything?

I think they need 60 votes in the Senate to approve an agency reorganization, but don’t quote me on that. Even if they can approve it with a simple majority, not all Republicans will be on board with dismantling the agencies their committees spend all day overseeing.

On the one hand, blind loyalty to Trump and Elmo seems to be the name of the game right now. On the other hand, you don’t get to Congress or certainly not the Supreme Court by voluntarily giving up powers, responsibilities, and oversight that you once had.

[Anonymous]

Federal Transit Administration

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:They backtracked on USAID and admitted they have to go through Congress. I think you’re right about where they’ll target, but I don’t see them pulling the same stunt. They’ve already said they’ll have to present a legislative proposal for abolishing ED and can’t just do it by fiat.

USAID doesn't exist anymore, don't believe their lies. The website is gone, the building is locked down - they wouldn't even let Members of Congress in yesterday, the employees are locked out, food aid is rotting in US ports.

Small Business Administration will be gutted because of their preferences. Dept of Education will be hollowed out. EPA surely is in trouble, but doesn't seem to be touched yet.

That was yesterday. You make decisions very quickly it seems, rather than watching as a situation continues to unfold.

Don't be hasty.

+1. It’s a setback. And now the USAID employees have time to organize and mobilize. Don’t give up prematurely.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:They backtracked on USAID and admitted they have to go through Congress. I think you’re right about where they’ll target, but I don’t see them pulling the same stunt. They’ve already said they’ll have to present a legislative proposal for abolishing ED and can’t just do it by fiat.

Aren’t the GOP eunuchs just going to rubberstamp everything?

I think they need 60 votes in the Senate to approve an agency reorganization, but don’t quote me on that. Even if they can approve it with a simple majority, not all Republicans will be on board with dismantling the agencies their committees spend all day overseeing.

On the one hand, blind loyalty to Trump and Elmo seems to be the name of the game right now. On the other hand, you don’t get to Congress or certainly not the Supreme Court by voluntarily giving up powers, responsibilities, and oversight that you once had.

I think it's less blind loyalty and more a fear of getting primaried out that is motivating people to cede their power.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:They backtracked on USAID and admitted they have to go through Congress. I think you’re right about where they’ll target, but I don’t see them pulling the same stunt. They’ve already said they’ll have to present a legislative proposal for abolishing ED and can’t just do it by fiat.

USAID doesn't exist anymore, don't believe their lies. The website is gone, the building is locked down - they wouldn't even let Members of Congress in yesterday, the employees are locked out, food aid is rotting in US ports.

Small Business Administration will be gutted because of their preferences. Dept of Education will be hollowed out. EPA surely is in trouble, but doesn't seem to be touched yet.

They removed the stars that honored the USAID employees who died in service.

Elon is the devil.