Social Security whistleblower submits ‘involuntary resignation,’ citing ‘intolerable’ work conditions

The Social Security Administration official who alleged in a whistleblower complaint that the Department of Government Efficiency had put the personal data of millions of Americans on a vulnerable server said in an email Friday that he’s submitting his “involuntary resignation” because of actions the agency has taken against him. Charles Borges, who’d been the…

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‘Chuck E. Cheese’ is ‘a little bit busy ma’am’ as police accuse costumed rodent of credit card theft

Adults and children appeared to be understandably confused and concerned as Florida police officers handcuffed and detained a Chuck E. Cheese employee in full costume, according to bodycam video released Friday. The surreal footage captured the moments when police had to interrupt the pizza-loving rodent entertaining young customers on July 23 in Tallahassee. “Chuck E.’s…

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Social Security whistleblower who claims DOGE mishandled Americans’ sensitive data resigns from post

WASHINGTON — A Social Security official who has filed a whistleblower complaint alleging the Department of Government Efficiency officials mishandled Americans’ sensitive information says he’s resigning his post because of actions taken against him since making his complaint. Charles Borges, the agency’s chief data officer, alleged that more than 300 million Americans’ Social Security data…

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Missouri governor calls special session to redraw congressional maps in push to boost GOP seats

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe announced Friday that he will convene the state’s General Assembly for a special session next week to redraw congressional maps as Republicans push to create more GOP-leaning districts ahead of the 2026 midterms. Kehoe said in a statement outlining the move that for the special session starting Wednesday he is directing…

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