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We Mapped DOGE’s Silicon Valley and Corporate Connections

If Elon Musk is America's CEO, DOGE is the Silicon Valley executive branch.

Wired - 6d

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 - 2d

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 - 2d

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 - 1d

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 - 22h

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. - 4d

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 - 1d

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. - 1d

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 - 1h

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. - 21h

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 - 1d

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 - 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 - 4h

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 - 36m

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 - 2d

Trump told Cabinet members Elon Musk will leave his government role in the coming months

Musk’s tenure as a special government employee overseeing DOGE is set to end after 130 days.

NBC News - 1d

Elon Musk Is Literally Building a Legion of Robots. He Says They’ll Change Everything

At an all-hands meeting, Musk described a future of ‘sustainable abundance’ while avoiding any talk of politics or DOGE.

Inc. - 6h

Elon Musk says backlash against his DOGE government cuts is hurting Tesla stock

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said Sunday that his involvement in the Trump administration could be hurting the automaker’s stock price.

NBC News - 2d

Tesla shares rise on report Elon Musk could be leaving DOGE post soon

Tesla shares rose after Politico reported that CEO Elon Musk could leave his post at the so-called Department of Government Efficiency.

CNBC - 20h

Elon Musk reportedly to step down from lead Trump role as service limit nears

Insiders say Musk will leave soon, when 130-day cap on government service expires but ‘Doge’ team set to continue. Elon Musk ’s polarizing stint slashing and bashing federal bureaucracy will ...

The Guardian - 21h

Musk’s Doge to fire all local workers and US diplomats from USAID, sources say

Unofficial Trump adviser’s cost-cutting team to finalize shuttering the foreign aid agency on which millions depend. US politics live – latest updates Elon Musk ’s cost-cutting team is ...

The Guardian - 1d

Trump told Cabinet that Elon Musk will leave administration in coming months: NBC News

President Donald Trump told reporters Monday that DOGE chief Elon Musk has done an "amazing" job but noted that the Tesla CEO has "got a big company to run."

CNBC - 19h

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 - 3d

Tesla decelerates as its vehicle shipments slid 13% in first quarter

Tesla is seeing softer demand for its electric vehicles amid protests over Elon Musk's government role at DOGE.

CBS News - 1d

Elon Musk says backlash against his DOGE government cuts is hurting Tesla stock

Shares of Tesla entered Monday down more than 34% year to date, and the stock has been cut nearly in half from its peak in December.

CNBC - 2d

Layoff announcements surge to the most since the pandemic as Musk's DOGE slices federal labor force

The surge in March was exceeded only by when the country shut down in 2020 for the Covid pandemic,

CNBC - 2h

Layoff announcements surge to the most since the pandemic as Musk's DOGE slices federal labor force

A surge in federal government job cuts contributed to a near record-setting pace for announced layoffs in March, exceeded only by when the country shut down in 2020 for the Covid pandemic, ...

NBC News - 1h

Senate Democrats open investigation into reports AI could replace contract workers at Education Department

Senate Democrats are opening an investigation into reports that Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is attempting to replace some contract workers at the Education Department ...

The Hill - 1d

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 - 2d

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 - 2h

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 - 1d

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 - 21h

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. - 5d

Elon Musk’s xAI Acquires X, Because of Course

Social platform X struggled after Elon Musk took over, but its fortunes improved dramatically after US President Donald Trump won reelection. Now it will be become part of Musk's AI startup xAI.

Wired - 5d

Musk visits Wisconsin ahead of critical election

Elon Musk is supporting the conservative candidate for Wisconsin's open state Supreme Court seat. Several groups aligned with Democrats accuse Musk of trying to buy the seat. The election there is ...

NBC News - 3d

Haberman: Trump advisers 'tired of Musk's presence'

New York Times political correspondent Maggie Haberman said Wednesday that President Trump’s advisers are “tired of” tech billionaire Elon Musk hanging around. “He does see advantages in having ...

The Hill - 1h