Musk trolls critics and federal workers as DOGE targets US agencies

Federal workers ordered to report efforts to 'disguise' DEI programs or face 'consequences'

Memos being sent to federal employees across the government are pushing them to report any efforts to “disguise” diversity programs, threatening “adverse consequences” for those who do not comply. ...

The Hill - Jan. 23

Trump advisers have discussed ousting watchdogs at several federal agencies: Sources

President Trump's top advisers have discussed ousting independent watchdogs -- known as inspectors general -- at multiple federal agencies, sources tell ABC News.

ABC News - Jan. 23

Trump offers sharp criticism on FEMA: 'Big discussion' coming on agency's future

President Trump was sharply critical of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on Wednesday, suggesting at one point states should handle their own response to natural disasters but still ...

The Hill - Jan. 23

Trump Administration Escalates D.E.I. Crackdown in Latest Threat to Federal Workers

The warning came one day after the administration ordered that diversity, equity and inclusion efforts across the government be shut down by 5 p.m. Wednesday.

The New York Times - Jan. 23

Elon Musk Plays DOGE Ball—and Hits America’s Geek Squad

Under Donald Trump, the United States Digital Service is morphing into Elon Musk’s cost-cutting machine.

Wired - Jan. 22

Elon Musk's DOGE has a new cost-cutting target: the U.S. penny

Elon Musk's DOGE is taking aim at the U.S. penny, pointing out that it costs more to manufacture than it's worth.

CBS News - Jan. 22

How Trump’s Federal DEI Ban Could Target Private Companies Next

The executive order prohibiting DEI by federal agencies—and firing employees who’d worked on those policies—will add clout to the independent conservative groups forcing private businesses to ...

Inc. - Jan. 22

For federal workers, Trump’s return-to-office order amounts to an unwelcome pay cut

The approaching return to full-time in-person work will cost remote and hybrid workers hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars per year.

MarketWatch - Jan. 22

If DOGE wants to find waste, it should start with my old agency

Prioritizing efficiency and savings at GSA can lead to billions of dollars of savings for taxpayers.

The Hill - Jan. 22

Federal DEI employees targeted and new Hegseth allegations: Morning Rundown

Donald Trump calls for the firing of all federal DEI employees.

NBC News - Jan. 22

Trump sued over federal worker play

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump sued over order targeting federal workers An executive order from President ...

The Hill - Jan. 21

Trump sued over 'Schedule F' order targeting federal employees

A federal employee union has sued over an executive order from President Trump creating a new class of federal employee — allowing those working on policy to be swiftly hired and fired like ...

The Hill - Jan. 21

Four Key Things About Trump’s RTO Mandate for Federal Workers

The new president signed an executive order that could oblige as many as 1.1 million government workers to return to the office.

Inc. - Jan. 21

Trump's DOGE executive order says Musk's efforts will focus on IT

Trump on Monday signed an executive order to create Elon Musk's DOGE, with a mandate to improve federal IT systems.

CBS News - Jan. 21

Trump orders federal workers back to office 5 days a week

White House instructs all government departments and agencies in the executive branch to end remote work arrangements.

CBS News - Jan. 21

Why Vivek Ramaswamy is ditching Trump’s ‘DOGE’ commission led by Elon Musk

Hours after President Donald Trump was sworn in for his second term, Vivek Ramaswamy officially stepped down from the “Department of Government Efficiency”

MarketWatch - Jan. 20

Elon Musk's DOGE faces lawsuit as Donald Trump inaugurated

National Security Counselors, a public interest law firm, alleges the Department of Government Efficiency is breaking a federal a law.

CBS News - Jan. 20

Trump and Elon Musk’s ‘Doge’ violates federal transparency rules, suit claims

Lawsuit filed moments after Trump’s swearing-in challenges legality of ‘department of government efficiency’. US politics live – latest updates Elon Musk’s “department of government ...

The Guardian - Jan. 20

Comer reintroduces measure requiring return of federal workers to offices

Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.) on Thursday reintroduced his measure requiring federal workers to return to the office, ending pandemic-era norms that allowed them to work remotely. Comer, the House ...

The Hill - Jan. 16

US targets China’s answer to OpenAI with trade blacklisting

Beijing-based Zhipu singled out among artificial intelligence start-ups for allegedly advancing Chinese military capabilities

Financial Times - Jan. 16

China discussing using Musk as broker in TikTok deal

Officials consider involving billionaire confidant of Donald Trump in effort to save video app from US ban

Financial Times - Jan. 14

Inside Elon Musk’s Plan for DOGE to Slash Government Costs

Mr. Musk has turned to Silicon Valley to help recruit executives who will take up unofficial positions across the federal government.

The New York Times - Jan. 13

What US workers can expect from Trump’s second term

New administration expected to largely favour employers over the rank and file on issues such as remote work

Financial Times - Jan. 12

How federal agencies are responding to the Southern California wildfires

With the Los Angeles-area wildfires expected to be one of the most expensive disasters in California history, Margaret Brennan examines how the federal government is offering to help.

CBS News - Jan. 10

DOGE’s Anti-Regulatory Offensive May Have Merit but Mistakes Its Target

The Elon Musk-led government-slashing initiative seeks to eliminate thousands of costly federal agency regulations, but needs to fix a broken Congress to succeed.

Inc. - Jan. 10

Will the new presidency affect WFH for federal workers?

Winds of change are blowing, and for federal workers these could bring an end to the widespread remote work policies adopted and enhanced during the pandemic. Recommendations from the new ...

The Hill - Jan. 10

Why Elon Musk had to drop his ‘DOGE’ pledge to cut $2 trillion from the federal budget

We told you he would months ago, when he made the promise.

MarketWatch - Jan. 10

Trump campaign worker won Musk’s $1mn election raffle prize

US swing state voters were told to sign petition ‘in support of the constitution’ to get awards

Financial Times - Jan. 10

Musk: Cutting $2T through DOGE ‘best-case outcome’

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said Wednesday that the best-case scenario would be to make $2 trillion in cuts to federal spending through the "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE) he is co-leading. “I ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

Before Elon Musk and DOGE, there was Jimmy Carter

Jimmy Carter's Inspector General Act of 1978 led to the creation of the Department of Justice's Inspector General, which has since issued reports critical of the FBI's role in the 2016 election, ...