Jordan Berman
๐ค SpeakerAppearances Over Time
Podcast Appearances
This number would have been correct if the Social Security Administration had cut its entire contract with the defense company in question. Instead, though, it only cut a small portion of their contract with the company, worth about $560,000, which was supposedly part of an initiative to let users mark their genders as X. Neuer Receipts since February 25th also contain some errors.
This number would have been correct if the Social Security Administration had cut its entire contract with the defense company in question. Instead, though, it only cut a small portion of their contract with the company, worth about $560,000, which was supposedly part of an initiative to let users mark their genders as X. Neuer Receipts since February 25th also contain some errors.
This number would have been correct if the Social Security Administration had cut its entire contract with the defense company in question. Instead, though, it only cut a small portion of their contract with the company, worth about $560,000, which was supposedly part of an initiative to let users mark their genders as X. Neuer Receipts since February 25th also contain some errors.
Just to give you a few examples, the Department of Agriculture withdrew funding from a contract for DEI Training and Assessment Services, which saved $25 million, but receipts on Doge have mistakenly listed that contract four separate times. That obviously resulted in a $100 million savings calculation instead of $25 million.
Just to give you a few examples, the Department of Agriculture withdrew funding from a contract for DEI Training and Assessment Services, which saved $25 million, but receipts on Doge have mistakenly listed that contract four separate times. That obviously resulted in a $100 million savings calculation instead of $25 million.
Just to give you a few examples, the Department of Agriculture withdrew funding from a contract for DEI Training and Assessment Services, which saved $25 million, but receipts on Doge have mistakenly listed that contract four separate times. That obviously resulted in a $100 million savings calculation instead of $25 million.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau canceled a contract worth $9,999, but Doge Savings mistakenly listed it as multiple contracts. So all this to say, if you're interested in checking out what kind of savings Doge has achieved, you can always go to doge.gov, click on the savings tab. That's going to be your best source of information.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau canceled a contract worth $9,999, but Doge Savings mistakenly listed it as multiple contracts. So all this to say, if you're interested in checking out what kind of savings Doge has achieved, you can always go to doge.gov, click on the savings tab. That's going to be your best source of information.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau canceled a contract worth $9,999, but Doge Savings mistakenly listed it as multiple contracts. So all this to say, if you're interested in checking out what kind of savings Doge has achieved, you can always go to doge.gov, click on the savings tab. That's going to be your best source of information.
But just note that all information there might not be totally 100% accurate and that Doge does issue updates and corrections. Okay, second and final break here and I will be right back. Welcome back. Let's talk about the measles and the most recent update from HHS Secretary Kennedy. A northwest region in Texas known as South Plains has been experiencing a measles outbreak.
But just note that all information there might not be totally 100% accurate and that Doge does issue updates and corrections. Okay, second and final break here and I will be right back. Welcome back. Let's talk about the measles and the most recent update from HHS Secretary Kennedy. A northwest region in Texas known as South Plains has been experiencing a measles outbreak.
But just note that all information there might not be totally 100% accurate and that Doge does issue updates and corrections. Okay, second and final break here and I will be right back. Welcome back. Let's talk about the measles and the most recent update from HHS Secretary Kennedy. A northwest region in Texas known as South Plains has been experiencing a measles outbreak.
And by the way, just so we're all on the same page, the CDC defines outbreak as three or more related cases. But as of Friday, which is the latest update from the Texas Department of State Health Services, since the end of January, there have been 146 cases identified. 20 of those were hospitalized and one died.
And by the way, just so we're all on the same page, the CDC defines outbreak as three or more related cases. But as of Friday, which is the latest update from the Texas Department of State Health Services, since the end of January, there have been 146 cases identified. 20 of those were hospitalized and one died.
And by the way, just so we're all on the same page, the CDC defines outbreak as three or more related cases. But as of Friday, which is the latest update from the Texas Department of State Health Services, since the end of January, there have been 146 cases identified. 20 of those were hospitalized and one died.
Most of the cases have been children under the age of 18, with 70 cases in children aged 5 to 17, 46 cases in children younger than 5. 79 Cases are in people who are unvaccinated, 5 cases were confirmed to have received the MMR vaccine and 62 are listed as unknown status. So, so far this year there have been 3 measles outbreaks across the country and a total of 164 cases nationwide.
Most of the cases have been children under the age of 18, with 70 cases in children aged 5 to 17, 46 cases in children younger than 5. 79 Cases are in people who are unvaccinated, 5 cases were confirmed to have received the MMR vaccine and 62 are listed as unknown status. So, so far this year there have been 3 measles outbreaks across the country and a total of 164 cases nationwide.
Most of the cases have been children under the age of 18, with 70 cases in children aged 5 to 17, 46 cases in children younger than 5. 79 Cases are in people who are unvaccinated, 5 cases were confirmed to have received the MMR vaccine and 62 are listed as unknown status. So, so far this year there have been 3 measles outbreaks across the country and a total of 164 cases nationwide.
Obviously, 146 of the 164 cases are part of this one outbreak in Texas, which means the other two outbreaks are relatively small. New Mexico currently has an outbreak with nine reported cases. There have also been reported cases in Alaska, California, Georgia, Kentucky, New Jersey, New York City and Rhode Island. For context, in 2024, there were a total of 285 cases and 16 outbreaks.
Obviously, 146 of the 164 cases are part of this one outbreak in Texas, which means the other two outbreaks are relatively small. New Mexico currently has an outbreak with nine reported cases. There have also been reported cases in Alaska, California, Georgia, Kentucky, New Jersey, New York City and Rhode Island. For context, in 2024, there were a total of 285 cases and 16 outbreaks.