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Efficiency − or empire? How Elon Musk’s hostile takeover could end government as we know it

Elon Musk’s role as the head of the Department of Government Efficiency, also known as DOGE, is on the surface a dramatic effort to overhaul the inefficiencies of federal bureaucracy. But beneath the rhetoric of cost-cutting and regulatory streamlining lies a troubling scenario.

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The primary agency that tracks hurricanes could be on thin ice with DOGE: NOAA former deputy director said staff blew past security ‘like it didn’t apply to them’

DOGE might have its sights set on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the agency that issued warnings on Hurricanes Milton, Helene, and Beryl.

Fortune

Elon Musk's DOGE Employees' Access to Treasury Restricted as Trump Admin Concedes to Lawsuit

Staffers and employees working for the Department of Government Efficiency, headed by billionaire Elon Musk, have been temporarily barred from accessing data in the Treasury Department's payment system by the Department of Justice.

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Trump Administration Disrupts Federal Government Operations

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency and Trump administration's disruptive actions face legal challenges and public outcry, raising concerns abo...

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America Is Going Broke. Will the Department of Government Efficiency Help?

Eliminating the deficit requires cutting the biggest spending—defense, Medicare, Social Security. So far, Trump says he won't touch those.

Reason

Democratic Lawmakers Protest DOGE at 'Nobody Elected Elon' Rally Outside Treasury Department: 'Nazi Nepo Baby'

Democratic lawmakers attended a "Nobody Elected Elon" rally to protest the Department of Government Efficiency's perceived influence in American affairs.

Latin Times

Democratic Senators 'Pull the Fire Alarm' on Elon Musk's Involvement in Trump Council: 'Most Corrupt Administration in Our History' "

Democratic Senators have issued warnings about the Department of Government Efficiency, headed by billionaire Elon Musk, after employees of the department attempted to access confidential computer systems at the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

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US Secretary of State Rubio says he has become ‘acting director’ of USAID

The Trump administration has sought to rein in US assistance abroad, with his advisers warning USAID could be closed.

Al Jazeera

Vivek Ramaswamy Says the 'First Step' to Improving Education in the US is 'To Dismantle the US Department of Education'

Entrepreneur and former co-leader of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Vivek Ramaswamy posted bold proposals Thursday to overhaul the U.S. education system amid a series of actions by President Trump to radically restructure American schooling

Latin Times

President Trump Utilizing OPM For Government Restructuring

OPM offers federal workers incentives to leave, led by Elon Musk in Trump's restructuring efforts.

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Musk's DOGE Goes After the Penny: 'Costs Over 3 Cents'

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), noted that it cost the United States' 3 cents to make a penny.

International Business Times

Vivek Ramaswamy’s statements about H-1B visas reportedly upset Donald Trump and played a factor in his exit from Elon Musk’s DOGE

Ramaswamy said in a post that American culture prized mediocrity.

Fortune

Trump issues executive order to make DOGE official, targets "software modernization"

Executive order could give the Department of Government Efficiency official powers.

TechRadar

Will Elon Musk have an office in the West Wing?

Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Government Efficiency is also believed to have been given a blue badge: an all-access pass to the White House

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Vivek Ramaswamy Steps Down, Elon Musk Takes Over DOGE

Vivek Ramaswamy steps aside from White House role to run for Ohio governor. Elon Musk takes over DOGE. White House shifts leadership focus.

The Independent UK

Ramaswamy forced out of DOGE by Musk after calling US workers ‘mediocre,’ report says

Entrepreneur is now expected to launch a gubernatorial campaign in his home state of Ohio

The Independent UK

Trump administration sued four times over Elon Musk’s DOGE on Inauguration Day

The Department of Government Efficiency is expected to slash federal spending through mass firings and budget cuts

Fortune

Marc Andreessen says DOGE is focused on the ‘ghost town’ of Washington, D.C., where most employees don't go to the office

Marc Andreessen spoke about the advisory group’s plan to implement a return-to-office mandate on federal employees.

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President-Elect Trump Encourages Vivek Ramaswamy For Senate Seat

President-elect Trump considers Vivek Ramaswamy for US Senate seat in Ohio, amid Ramaswamy's other political aspirations.

The Independent UK

Yes, Elon Musk will have office space in the White House complex

Office space set aside for Musk is in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, which is located right next to the White House

Salon

Elon Musk hits $400B mark

Musk received a one-day bump of $62.8 billion and is the first person in the world to reach the $400 billion mark

The Guardian - US

Elon Musk’s six major conflicts of interest with the federal government

As co-chair of Trump’s ‘Department of Government Efficiency’, the world’s richest man is likely to get richer

Benzinga

Alex Karp Supports DOGE, As Trump Taps Palantir's Shyam Shankar For Border Security Role: 'Cannot Have A Better Person Than Musk'

Palantir CEO Alex Karp expressed strong support for The Department of Government Efficiency and Tesla's Elon Musk, on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, highlighting the intersection of technology and government reform.

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Elon Musk And Vivek Ramaswamy To Oversee Government Efficiency

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy lead the Department of Government Efficiency to enhance transparency and cut costs, aiming to address public distrust in the ...

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Musk Ready To Ban Daylight Saving Time With D.O.G.E.: 'Looks Like The People Want To Abolish The Annoying Time Changes!'

The practice of changing clocks twice a year for daylight saving time could be targeted by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy soon.

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