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Thank you, mister chairman. This committee's first hearing focuses on the federal workforce, which many Americans view unfavorably. I will chair the subcommittee on government efficiency, collaborating with the Trump administration to enhance accountability. Federal employees have historically resisted the America First agenda, with recent polls showing nearly half plan to oppose Trump, particularly among Democrats. O'Malley, former head of the Social Security Administration, signed a contract ensuring Biden-era telework policies until 2029, prioritizing union interests over taxpayer needs. This hypocrisy is common among Democrats. Additionally, taxpayers are funding federal employees' union activities, with estimates suggesting $200-$300 million spent annually on official time, totaling up to $3 billion over a decade. As we pursue cost-cutting measures, addressing official time will be a priority. Thank you, mister chairman.

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The President told me to be more aggressive, so we sent out an email to all employees asking what they do. We got a partial response, so we're sending another email. Our goal isn't to be unfair. Employees can simply respond that their work is too sensitive to describe. We want to keep essential employees who do their jobs well. If a job isn't essential or done well, those people shouldn't be on the payroll. Those million employees who haven't responded are on the bubble. Maybe they don't exist, or we're paying people who don't exist. A lot could have happened. The prior administration wasted money.

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There's no incentive in government work because the payment system rewards simply asking for money. If you ask for money, you're just going to get it. Incentives decide outcomes.

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The administration hired tens of thousands of IRS workers to pursue back taxes, yet from 2021 to 2023, nearly 6,000 IRS employees owe about $50 million in back taxes. Despite having the authority to fire these individuals, only 20 have been terminated. Additionally, some of these employees have faced misconduct issues, including sexual misconduct, and 282 have been rehired. It's absurd that the IRS targets citizens while failing to manage its own employees effectively. The situation highlights a significant double standard.

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Imagine waking up on your day off and seeing a message from the owner of X, questioning your work and threatening your job if you don't respond. That's the reality for some federal workers. It's alarming when someone with that kind of power singles you out and demands an explanation for your work performance. To make matters worse, picture the President, the most powerful person in the country, supporting that message. How do you think that makes federal employees feel about their job security and respect in the workplace?

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As a policy advisor for the Treasury, I work on national security risks, monitoring investments into the US. Recently, Doge gained access to the Treasury to cut waste. I think we're an easy target, and there are people here who don't do much. My colleagues and I are worried about Doge and potential firings. What Elon is doing feels like government-sanctioned harassment. People here think it's not going to fire the right people, it's going to fire the wrong people. Many of us in my office are worried about being fired, especially the new hires. Some people care more about money than the country. I also feel that Doge shouldn't have access to the Treasury due to national security risks. No one knows what they want to do with the system. Giving people access to information creates vulnerabilities.

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I think it's a great idea to challenge federal employees on their accomplishments. Private businesses do this all the time to ensure accountability and show the work that's been done. The federal government should do the same. Some people are upset because they probably haven't done much and can't show their work. I've been contacted by people upset that they have to go back to work because they've moved and assumed they could work from home indefinitely. The post-COVID days are over. We need to get people back to work, show what they're doing, and demonstrate government efficiencies, which haven't been done in a while.

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There's no incentive in government work because the payment system is set up so that if you ask for money, you're just going to get it.

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I used to work for the Army Corps of Engineers, and the abuse by government employees was astounding. My boss said it was nearly impossible to get fired. People were taking advantage of the work from home situation. One employee ran his own farm. Another bragged about drunk driving during remote work. No one checked if people were even logged in. The 80/20 rule is true. 80% of the work is done by 20% of the people, because it's so hard to fire people. One guy napped at his desk every morning. Another took the government truck to nap in the park. I spent three months cleaning up their real estate files. The government uses an antiquated system and regulations from the nineties. Our government is full of incompetent, lazy people, and hard workers are punished for outperforming. I don't think government employees should get to work from home until they start doing their jobs.

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People are really scared because overnight, many lost their next paycheck and ability to pay for childcare and medical bills. Christina Drey and Adam Dubard were fired this month amidst the chaotic shutdown of foreign aid distributed by USAID. Over 8,000 USAID employees were sent home, not based on competency but on loyalty tests. These are people with decades of public service across administrations, and they had to leave the building immediately. As far as I know, they received an email, and if they didn't leave, they were escorted out. There was no process or explanation given to them.

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I discussed some of the concerning individuals surrounding Musk. Does this surprise you? Sadly, no. It's a familiar pattern. Experienced professionals aren't drawn to such chaotic and toxic environments. This approach appeals to a specific type of person, as we saw at Twitter. Inexperienced engineers evaluated our code, and we endured loyalty exercises like printing code and justifying our work—a demoralizing and insulting process. I'm hearing similar accounts of long-tenured federal employees facing similar humiliating situations. This is insulting to the dedicated federal employees who work hard daily. It's truly unacceptable.

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I received an email from the Department of Health and Human Services stating that I was being terminated during my probationary period. They said my skills didn't fit the agency's needs and that my performance wasn't adequate. This really hurt because I worked hard to get this job, especially after moving from out of state. It's upsetting to think some people are celebrating this, assuming we're lazy and living off the government. My coworkers and I cared about our jobs and wanted to help people. It's painful to have something you care about taken away unfairly. I'm worried about what I'm going to do now. For those also dealing with this, know that you're not trash. What you did mattered, and you won't be forgotten by those you worked with.

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I work at the Treasury, reviewing investments into the US for national security risks. Recently, Doge gained access to the Treasury to cut waste, but I think we're an easy target. People I know have worked for the government for years and don't do much. Doge shouldn't have access to the Treasury due to national security risks. It's weird because no one knows what they want to do with the system or why they need access to random people's tax information. Giving people this kind of access creates vulnerabilities. They could misuse the information or give it to another country. Elon's actions feel like government-sanctioned harassment. Everyone in my office is worried about getting fired. Some people care more about money than the country.

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We shouldn't put public safety at risk because of some demented philosophy. There was a post about the NSA being infiltrated. It started as a fringe thing, then completely infiltrated the organization. They're spending all their time in some sex chat room with extremely demented stuff. More than a hundred intelligence staffers will be fired over sexually explicit texts in NSA chat rooms. It was all LGBTQ stuff, transition stuff. It infiltrated the organization, which is not what they should be talking about. They're supposed to be protecting the country. People are spending half their time in these meetings. If you have a problem with someone discriminatory, get rid of that person. The work environment should be professional where they're getting the job done that they're being paid to do, not getting paid for bizarre sexcapades.

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Today, I walked past the Government Accountability Office (GAO) Building in Washington, DC. The GAO is supposed to audit federal departments and prevent fraud and inefficiencies, but it seems ineffective. The building is massive, filled with numerous offices and employees, yet they fail to make an impact. Many believe they protect corruption within the federal government. Despite the size and resources, the GAO's recommendations are largely ignored, and they seem unable to fulfill their purpose. It's surprising to see such a large establishment that does not accomplish its intended goals.

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This internal government memo confirms I was retaliated against for speaking out against Homeland Security officials who I believed were breaking the law. No one at Homeland Security has been disciplined, demoted, or fired for failing to comply with the DNA law. To the contrary, some have been promoted. I've had my law enforcement credentials and firearm taken away, and my law enforcement retirement revoked. Publicly removing someone's firearm is the ultimate insult. I was iced, left to do menial tasks, and my future career potential vanished. I was demoted three levels, and like my colleague, my firearm and credentials were taken. Never in our combined seventy-five years of service have any of us even had a disciplinary action. One of the supervisors said the agency's goal is to bankrupt you, make you quit, die, kill yourselves, or preferably all of the above.

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There's a "shock and awe" playbook being used, keeping people scared and uninformed with impossible demands, creating an unhealthy environment where no real work gets done. Federal employees should avoid workplace conversations and devices, using encrypted networks to prevent surveillance. Be cautious about what you say on any platform. It's not surprising to see inexperienced people being brought in to evaluate experienced employees' work, creating a demoralizing environment. The practice of feeding sensitive federal data into AI systems without proper vetting is a privacy and cybersecurity nightmare, ignoring the laws in place to protect information and government security. These rules are there for a reason.

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This administration's talk about fighting waste, fraud, and abuse is a smokescreen. Their actions reveal a focus on promoting corruption. One of the first things they did was remove 17 inspector generals from federal departments and agencies. These are the people who fight corruption, with staffs dedicated to uncovering waste, self-dealing, bribery, and abuse. Last year alone, they saved us $93 billion. Meanwhile, people are being fired from important civil service positions, and this is not about eliminating waste, fraud, or abuse. It's a continuation of wiping out the anti-corruption infrastructure of the government.

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I'm a platform services manager for the Department of Homeland Security. I'm not thrilled about Kristi Noem's appointment. The truth is, we don't let political appointees get in our way. It's my job to filter things. By the time marching orders get to me and below, we can steady the ship. I feel bad for the GS fifteens because they have to deal with the crazy stuff. They have to kiss ass and re-word ideas. DHS could fall on Noem's head, and she wouldn't even know it. The secretaries can set priorities, but they can't tell us what to do. If we don't agree with the priorities, there's a lot of room for interpretation. We can filter the marching orders, like a septic tank. Also, my trans colleagues are freaking out because this administration is super anti-trans.

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We're streamlining the federal bureaucracy, aiming to reduce the workforce. We found a surprising bottleneck: the retirement process. Currently, the maximum number of retirements per month is capped at 10,000 due to a completely manual, paper-based system. The paperwork is stored in a 1950s-era limestone mine, and the speed of the mine shaft elevator limits processing. This antiquated system employs thousands of people whose efforts could be far better utilized elsewhere. The situation is absurd; we need to modernize this process immediately. Imagine the increased efficiency and contribution to the country's goods and services if these employees were redeployed.

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I wouldn't return to a job in the federal government until some things change. Right now, there's a lack of stability, and the emotional impact on me feels like a betrayal, especially considering the 30% of the federal workforce who have served on active duty. I served my country for eleven years, nine on active duty, with two deployments and time away from my family. I even missed my mom's passing while serving. I was excited to continue serving in my role, but they took it away and blamed it on my performance, despite positive reviews. It feels like my service isn't valued, and they don't care about the impact on me or others like me. To me, it feels inhumane, ignoring our personhood and disrespecting us as human beings and American citizens.

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Many federal workers have not returned to the office since COVID, with about half still working from home. They continue to receive paychecks while some have negotiated to be in the office just one day a month. This often results in employees coming in only on the last day of one month and the first day of the next, effectively working in the office for only two days every two months. Many have moved to areas with a lower cost of living while maintaining their government salaries. There are concerns about the productivity of these remote workers and the implications for taxpayers, especially if they are not contributing to the nation's progress while working from home.

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A recent report revealed that only about 1% of federal employees are working in the office, excluding security personnel. This situation is unacceptable to the American public. The new administration and Congress will likely push for federal workers to return to their offices and fulfill their responsibilities. The focus will be on common sense, accountability, and efficiency in government, which will ultimately benefit the people.

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I worked in the Medicare department at UnitedHealthcare for nearly 10 years and witnessed shocking events. A colleague was terminated, then committed a violent act, yet the company offered no increased security or support, only threats against speaking to the media. Women's safety was disregarded; I faced harassment from my trainer, who was not punished but promoted. I dealt with a threatening caller, and despite my distress, I was reprimanded for disconnecting the call. Drug use among employees was rampant, and management ignored serious incidents, like an attempted abduction outside the office. When I helped a caller find affordable medication, I was punished for going against company policy. My relationship with my boss led to retaliation, with management closely monitoring my attendance. The environment was toxic, with many employees relying on substances to cope. There are many more troubling stories to share about this company.

My First Million

What’s truly going on inside DOGE?

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The discussion centers around Iron Mountain, a company that stores vast amounts of paperwork, including government files, in a limestone mine. The hosts highlight that Iron Mountain is valued at over $30 billion, surpassing companies like Snapchat and Twitter. They recount a story about its origins, starting with a mushroom farmer who transformed his cave into a secure storage facility for documents in the 1950s. The company now manages around 80 million square feet of storage, housing everything from legal documents to priceless art. Elon Musk's recent comments about the federal retirement process reveal that the government relies on Iron Mountain for storing retirement paperwork, which is still largely manual. The inefficiencies in this system lead to delays in processing retirements, taking up to 90 days. Despite attempts to digitize the process since the 1980s, these efforts have repeatedly failed due to bureaucracy and the nature of the workforce. The conversation also touches on current events involving Elon Musk, including his interactions with Donald Trump and his interest in acquiring OpenAI. Musk's approach to business and layoffs is critiqued for lacking empathy, especially as it affects real people's lives. The hosts express fascination with Musk's energy and the chaotic nature of his ventures, while also discussing the broader implications of government spending and the challenges of balancing efficiency with compassion in the workplace. The episode concludes with a light-hearted proposal for field trips to observe various companies and industries firsthand.