A whistleblower has alleged that the Department of Government Efficiency improperly stored sensitive personal data of over 300 million Americans, including Social Security numbers, on a vulnerable cloud server, violating laws and creating significant security risks, with potential for widespread identity theft and other harms.
Wall Street is expressing concerns about the reliability of government inflation data just before the release of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, raising questions about the accuracy of economic indicators that influence market decisions.
The article discusses how the Trump administration's efforts to amass government data through initiatives like DOGE, led by Elon Musk's team, are fueling public distrust in government surveys, potentially leading to lower participation and skewed statistics, which could impact policy and resource allocation.
A federal judge has allowed a lawsuit against Elon Musk and DOGE to proceed, accusing them of illegally accessing government data, canceling contracts, and firing employees, while dismissing claims against President Trump from the case.
Japan's population of Japanese citizens has experienced its fastest decline ever, while the number of foreign residents has reached a record high of nearly 3 million people, according to government data. This highlights the increasing role of foreign nationals in Japanese society as the country's population continues to shrink. The population of Japanese nationals fell for the 14th consecutive year, with a decrease of about 800,000 people. The overall population in Japan declined to 125.41 million people, a decrease of about 511,000. The government plans to allocate significant funds to address the declining birth rate and support parents.