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Dear DOGE: Save a trillion, but by cutting red tape, not services
Elon Musk's recent shift in tone and the Department of Government Efficiency's firing of probationary employees demonstrate the need to measure twice and cut once, and to eliminate GSA, GPRA, and ...The Hill - 1d -
We Mapped DOGE’s Silicon Valley and Corporate Connections
If Elon Musk is America's CEO, DOGE is the Silicon Valley executive branch.Wired - Mar. 28 -
DOGE is using AI the wrong way
President Trump and Elon Musk’s DOGE initiative is misapplying artificial intelligence and missing its full potential.The Hill - 5d -
DOGE is a nightmare for counterintelligence
If Donald Trump and Elon Musk were serious about giving their novel experiment in “government efficiency” a chance to be done right, they would stand down DOGE operations until sound security ...The Hill - 3d -
How DOGE Is Changing the Process for SBA Loans
Elon Musk’s DOGE recently announced that the SBA will be placing new age requirements on business loans amid sweeping staffing cuts.Inc. - 6d -
Do Tesla’s Woes Signal a Nearing End to DOGE?
Remarks by the president and others by Elon Musk, indicate the Tesla CEO may need to leave DOGE and focus on reversing his company’s sliding fortunes.Inc. - 4d -
Inside DOGE’s AI Push at the Department of Veterans Affairs
A DOGE operative at the Department of Veterans Affairs appears to be trying to use an AI tool to write code for the agency’s systems, among other proposals.Wired - 1d -
DOGE checks? Elon Musk claims 'progress' has been made, but says it isn't his decision
Waiting for a stimulus check funded by the cuts DOGE says it's making? It could be a while.The Hill - 4d -
DOGE Is Trying to Gift Itself a $500 Million Building, Court Filings Show
The documents reveal a DOGE affiliate is attempting to transfer the headquarters of an independent think tank, the United States Institute of Peace, to the government at no cost.Wired - 5d -
DOGE-driven layoffs in March third-highest recorded
Layoffs driven by Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) cuts to the federal workforce totaled 275,240 in March, according to Challenger, Gray & Christmas, the third-highest monthly amount ever ...The Hill - 2d -
Tom Cruise pays tribute to Val Kilmer with a moment of silence at CinemaCon
Tom Cruise is paying his respects to his former co-star and “dear friend” Val Kilmer.NBC News - 2d -
Democrats intro bill to protect State Department from DOGE cuts
A new proposal on Capitol Hill takes aim at DOGE while proposing guardrails to reassert congressional oversight authority over the executive branch.ABC News - 3d -
Disability advocates sue Social Security Administration and DOGE to stop service cuts
New Social Security Administration reforms under DOGE are unlawful and harmful to vulnerable beneficiaries who rely on the program, a new lawsuit alleges.CNBC - 2d -
DOGE Cuts Just Hit the SBA. Enter the ‘Deferred Resignation’ Offers
Amid DOGE cuts, the SBA has reportedly reopened the ‘Fork in the Road’ option that was first floated to most government workers in late January.Inc. - 17h -
DOGE Is Planning a Hackathon at the IRS. It Wants Easier Access to Taxpayer Data
DOGE operatives have repeatedly referred to the software company Palantir as a possible partner in creating a “mega API” at the IRS, sources tell WIRED.Wired - 12h -
Federal Judge Allows DOGE to Take Over $500 Million Office Building for Free
It’s the culmination of a weeks-long standoff between Elon Musk’s DOGE team and the United States Institute of Peace.Wired - 4d -
Trump administration's appeal of a temporary restraining order preventing DOGE access to Social Security data is denied
The Trump administration's appeal of a temporary restraining order blocking DOGE access to personal Social Security data has been denied.CNBC - 3d -
Musk’s Doge gains access to federal payroll system despite staff warnings
Officials said accessing system that processes 276,000 employees’ salaries could put unit at risk of cyber-attacks. Members of Elon Musk ’s so-called “department of government efficiency” (Doge) ...The Guardian - 5d -
Majorities in Michigan support state-level DOGE, disapprove of Musk: Survey
A majority of Michigan voters support the idea of a state-level agency to make government more efficient, but are critical of Elon Musk's federal Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) efforts.The Hill - 4d -
Dear Disney: don’t cave to Trump. We need you to shape dreams for kids everywhere | Jeff Yang
Maga is coming after the House of Mouse with a cynical attack on its diversity policies. Disney can – and should – fight back. I remember the moment I truly recognized the power Disney has to move ...The Guardian - 2d -
DOGE Was Created to Save the Government Money. It May End Up Costing Billions Instead
DOGE reports it has saved $130 billion, but between lost tax income and severance costs, the unit may wind up costing the U.S.Inc. - Mar. 29 -
DOGE Plans to Rebuild SSA Code Base in Months, Risking Benefits and System Collapse
Social Security systems contain tens of millions of lines of code written in COBOL, an archaic programming language. Safely rewriting that code would take years—DOGE wants it done in months.Wired - Mar. 28 -
CFPB, the consumer watchdog agency, under fire by President Trump, DOGE | 60 Minutes
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a watchdog agency created to protect consumers, is under fire by President Trump and DOGE. Its new head ordered work to stop and funding to end.CBS News - 6d -
Top Officials Placed on Leave After Denying DOGE Access to Federal Payroll Systems
DOGE demanded full access to a US Department of the Interior system that handles even the Supreme Court's paychecks. When top staff asked questions, they were put on leave.Wired - 5d -
DOGE staffer who resigned over past social media posts reinstated with higher access: Filing
A Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) staffer who resigned over racist posts that resurfaced on social media last month was reinstated to oversee the slashing of waste, fraud and abuse in ...The Hill - 4d -
The DOGE Axe Comes for Libraries and Museums
The Institute of Museum and Library Services has long received bipartisan support. But after years of trying, President Donald Trump has delivered it a crushing blow.Wired - 4d -
Elon Musk Visits CIA to Discuss DOGE Cuts
A federal judge ordered the agency to reconsider its firings of employees who had been assigned to diversity recruiting.The New York Times - 5d -
DOGE Demands Deep Cuts at Humanities Endowment
The National Endowment for the Humanities, which supports museums, scholarship and historical sites, could see grants curtailed and staffing slashed by up to 80 percent.The New York Times - 4d -
Experts say US weather forecasts will worsen as DOGE cuts balloon launches
With massive job cuts, the National Weather Service is reducing vital weather balloon launches in eight northern locationsABC News - Mar. 22 -
Elon Musk rallies support for DOGE at Wisconsin campaign event
Elon Musk began and ended his town hall in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on Sunday by urging attendees to back conservative Brad Schimel in the state's high-stakes Supreme Court election Tuesday.NBC News - 6d -
DOGE Accesses Federal Payroll System Over Objections of Career Staff
Elon Musk’s team gains visibility into sensitive information about hundreds of thousands of government workers despite security concerns raised by IT officials.The New York Times - 5d -
Democratic Senators Call for Privacy Act Reform in Response to DOGE Takeover
The Privacy Act Modernization Act would update 1974 legislation for the modern age, restricting government use of personal data and introducing new penalties, including prison time, for violators.Wired - 5d -
Elon Musk May Soon Leave DOGE, Trump Hints
This would be a stark reversal from March, when Trump was looking to extend Musk’s stay.Inc. - 3d -
Trump and DOGE Defund Program That Boosted American Manufacturing for Decades
President Donald Trump says taxing imports will strengthen domestic manufacturing. Hours before announcing new tariffs, his administration cut support for centers that help US firms do just that.Wired - 3d -
Elon Musk expected to leave his role at DOGE in coming months
Elon Musk, who spearheaded the effort to slash federal spending with the Department of Government Efficiency, is limited to a term of 130 days as a "special government employee," meaning his time ...NBC News - 2d -
Musk will remain 'a friend and an adviser' to Trump after leaving DOGE: Vance
Vice President Vance said Thursday that billionaire Elon Musk will remain a “friend and an adviser” to the White House after Musk departs from his role as a special government employee next month. ...The Hill - 2d -
Musk to remain ‘friend and adviser’ to Trump after leaving Doge, says Vance
Vice-president makes remark after reports that president told cabinet members billionaire will be stepping back. JD Vance said on Thursday that Elon Musk would remain a “friend and an adviser” to ...The Guardian - 2d -
DOGE Adviser’s Hacking Claims Underscore Importance of Vetting Digital Histories
A veteran of Elon Musk’s companies, now working in the Justice Department, previously bragged about hacking software and taking a rival’s customer data.Inc. - 1d -
Japanese American National Museum takes a stand against DOGE cuts to NEH
The National Endowment for the Humanities warned museums across the country that it was slashing funding, including money previously pledged to places such as LACMA and the Japanese American ...Los Angeles Times - 1d