Some DOGE Staffers Are Drawing Six Figure Government Salaries

Some DOGE Staffers Are Drawing Six-Figure Government Salaries

Engineers and executives at the so-called Department of Government Efficiency are drawing healthy taxpayer-funded salaries—sometimes from the very agencies they are cutting.

Wired - 6h

21 staffers in office overtaken by DOGE resign

More than 20 staffers who worked in the federal department overtaken by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) resigned Tuesday, saying they won’t use their technical skills to “jeopardize” ...

The Hill - Feb. 25

Doge snaps at the ankles of government consultants

After wielding a chainsaw to the federal budget, managing consulting contracts may be next on the chopping block

Financial Times - 21h

21 DOGE staffers, whose employment predated Musk agency, resign

The officials wrote in a letter that they "will not lend our expertise to carry out or legitimize DOGE's actions."

CBS News - Feb. 25

Federal Tech Staffers Resign Rather Than Help Musk and DOGE

In a joint resignation letter, 21 staffers wrote that they were leaving the controversial DOGE office. Here’s why.

Inc. - Feb. 25

21 DOGE staffers resign over refusal to 'dismantle' public services

The Trump Administration’s efforts to slash the federal workforce is encountering new resistance with a group of DOGE staffers now resigning in protest, anonymously posting online that they won't ...

NBC News - 6d

DOGE Sparks Surveillance Fear Across the US Government

The US government has increased the use of monitoring tools over the past decade. But President Donald Trump’s employee purges are making workers worry about how their data could be abused.

Wired - Feb. 21

DOGE Is Working on Software That Automates the Firing of Government Workers

Operatives working for Elon Musk’s DOGE appear to be editing the code of AutoRIF—software designed by the Defense Department that could assist in mass firings of federal workers, sources tell WIRED.

Wired - Feb. 25

DOGE is now dramatically raising the potential for a government shutdown

Adding Musk's cuts to spending talks could help satisfy hard-liners but alienate Democrats whose votes will be needed to fund the government.

Politico - 5d

Trump administration pushes on with government cuts amid some signs of pushback

NBC News White House Correspondent Yamiche Alcindor and NBC News Capitol Hill Correspondent Melanie Zanona report on new firings in the federal government as some House Republicans are confronted ...

NBC News - Feb. 21

Alina Habba suggests some veterans 'not fit' for government jobs

White House counselor Alina Habba on Tuesday suggested some veterans are perhaps “not fit” for government jobs. “As you know, we care about veterans tremendously. I mean, that's something the ...

The Hill - 5h

21 DOGE staffers resign over refusal to 'jeopardize Americans' sensitive data,' letter says

Twenty-one civil service employees resigned en masse Tuesday from Elon Musk's DOGE, according to a letter posted online and shared with media outlets.

NBC News - Feb. 25

DOGE Staffers at HUD Are From an AI Real Estate Firm and a Mobile Home Operator

Elon Musk's men at HUD come from the real estate sector. They have access to vast stores of personal and financial data—and control over who can access which HUD systems.

Wired - 6d

With Musk's DOGE role, some Tesla owners rethink their allegiance

Elon Musk's close ties to President Trump is alienating some motorists. Wall Street analysts say that could hurt Tesla.

CBS News - Feb. 24

Jon Stewart takes on DOGE and makes some 'cuts' of his own

Jon Stewart may have gotten himself more than just a wee bit too worked up while hosting “The Daily Show” on Monday.

NBC News - Feb. 25

DOGE Puts $1 Spending Limit on Government Employee Credit Cards

The restrictions are already in place at the General Services Administration along with several other agencies. Soon they’ll roll out to most of the federal government, sources say.

Wired - Feb. 20

Multiple lawsuits challenging DOGE's efforts to cut federal government's size

The Trump administration is facing over 80 lawsuits that are making their way through the legal system. CBS News Department of Justice reporter Jake Rosen breaks down the latest developments.

CBS News - Feb. 21

How Elon Musk's DOGE reshaped government in its first 30 days

ABC News reports on the first 30 days of billionaire Elon Musk advising President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency.

ABC News - Feb. 24

The government's chief watchdog goes to Capitol Hill for first time in DOGE era

Elon Musk and allies have portrayed DOGE as if no one has been hunting for waste or inefficiency, but the GAO is the government's established chief watchdog.

NBC News - Feb. 25

What 15 Americans Think About Elon Musk and DOGE’s Government Cuts

Americans across the country are deeply split over Mr. Musk, with some welcoming his cuts to government and others outraged at what they see as an abuse of power.

The New York Times - Feb. 25

How does the White House characterize Elon Musk's role in DOGE, government?

Elon Musk is doubling down on his threat demanding federal workers explain what they did last week or lose their jobs. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro and CBS News executive director of ...

CBS News - Feb. 25

Can you trust Elon Musk and his ‘DOGE’ claims about government fraud?

American people deserve answers about what these Washington outsiders-turned-insiders are up to

MarketWatch - Feb. 23

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon says DOGE 'needs to be done' to fix government inefficiency

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon on Monday said the U.S. government is inefficient and in need of work as the Trump administration terminates thousands of federal employees and works to dismantle ...

NBC News - Feb. 24

Jamie Dimon calls U.S. government 'inefficient' and says Elon Musk's DOGE effort 'needs to be done'

In the wide-ranging interview, Dimon addressed his push to have most workers in office five days a week and his views on Ukraine, tariffs and the U.S. consumer.

CNBC - Feb. 24

Trump signs executive order giving DOGE more power over federal government

President Trump signed a new executive order Wednesday empowering the White House's Department of Government Efficiency to implement cost-cutting measures across the federal government. Shelby ...

CBS News - 6d

US may exclude government spending from GDP, obscuring effect of Doge cuts

Howard Lutnick’s remarks echo Elon Musk, who says government spending doesn’t create value for US economy. US politics live – latest updates Howard Lutnick, the US commerce secretary, said on ...

The Guardian - 1d

NOAA begins firing hundreds of staffers

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) began the process of firing hundreds of probationary workers Thursday, the latest mass job cuts within federal agencies, multiple sources ...

The Hill - 5d

Mexico Released Dozens of Cartel Figures Into U.S. Custody

Also, Southeast Asia’s scam centers keep flourishing. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.

The New York Times - 5d

Caps, Lightning honor figure skaters lost in crash

The Capitals and Lightning will wear special helmet decals for their game on Saturday in support of the figure skating community and all those affected by the Flight 5342 tragedy in January.

ESPN - 3d

WATCH: Figure skaters honor midair crash victims

U.S. Figure Skating honored the victims of the deadly midair crash over the Potomac in a touching tribute in Washington, D.C.

ABC News - 1d

NFL sets 2025 salary cap at record $279.2M total

NFL teams were informed Thursday that the 2025 salary cap has been set at a record $279.2 million per team.

ESPN - 5d

Golden Globes ends policy of paying 50 voting members $75,000 salaries

The Golden Globes has terminated its policy of paying $75,000 annual salaries to former members of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.

Los Angeles Times - 4d

Low-paid workers to get right to 80% of salary in sick pay

Those currently earning less than £123 a week are currently not eligible for sick pay.

BBC News - 1d

Education Department offers $25K for staffers to quit

The Education Department sent out an email to staffers on Friday saying if they quit by Monday night they will receive a $25,000 cash payout. A department official confirmed the email, which warned ...

The Hill - 1d

Linda McMahon gives Education staffers their 'final mission'

Linda McMahon, the new secretary of Education, sent out the agency’s “final mission” message to staffers after her confirmation vote on Monday, previewing President Trump's plans to roll up the ...

The Hill - 10h

Davis escapes in controversial draw with Roach

Gervonta Davis and Lamont Roach fought to a majority draw after a bizarre ninth round in which a knockdown of Davis was not called despite the fact he took a knee.

ESPN - 2d

Robot Startup Figure Reveals an AI Breakthrough Called Helix

The company also released a video showing two humanoid robots putting away groceries. It’s worth watching.

Inc. - Feb. 20

Hasbro Reveals Spider-Man Figures Based On Insomniac's Game Series

The only thing better than a brand-new Spider-Man action figure is a handful of brand-new Spider-Man action figures. If you're a fan of Insomniac's Spider-Man video games, you can build your own ...

GameSpot - 6d

BBC criticised by 500 media figures for pulling Gaza documentary

Gary Lineker, Anita Rani, Riz Ahmed and Miriam Margolyes are among the signatories on the open letter.

BBC News - 5d

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