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Guarded N.I.H. Nominee Faces Sharp Questions on Vaccines and Research Cuts

Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, a professor of medicine at Stanford University, gained prominence during the Covid pandemic when he argued against lockdowns.

The New York Times - 15h

U.S. pauses intelligence sharing with Ukraine after cutting off military aid

The U.S. will be pausing intelligence sharing with Ukraine after halting further military aid. NBC News' Courtney Kube reports from the Pentagon on the decision following President Trump and ...

NBC News - 15h

Family fears federal housing cuts could jeopardize their Missouri home

The Department of Housing and Urban Development helped Calvin and Symone Bentley and their 7-year-old son put a roof over their heads, but DOGE downsizing is making them nervous.

NBC News - 12h

Republicans need to cut Medicaid to hit budget savings target, CBO finds

Republicans can’t achieve their goal of slashing $2 trillion in federal spending over the next decade without cutting Medicaid, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO). In a ...

The Hill - 13h

Elon Musk Meets With Senate Republicans Amid Tensions Over Federal Cuts

Elon Musk heads to Capitol Hill for a diplomatic mission.

The New York Times - 11h

As Israel cuts off food and supplies to Gaza, aid groups say they are scrambling

Three days into Israel's Gaza aid freeze, one aid group says a resumption is imperative: "With humanitarian needs sky high, more aid access is required, not less."

CBS News - 10h

Federal judge extends block on funding cuts to medical research

A federal judge is preventing the Trump administration from drastically cutting medical research funding.

CBS News - 9h

Trump’s Cuts to Federal Work Force Push Out Young Employees

The loss of early career workers has raised concerns about the impact on the next generation of civil servants.

The New York Times - 2h

Free-market advocates assemble coalition, at Trump’s request, to push tax cuts

EXCLUSIVE: Free-market economics big wigs, acting on a request from President Trump, have assembled a coalition that aims to be the premier voice in the push to make Trump’s 2017 tax cuts ...

The Hill - 1h

This USAID Program Made Food Aid More Efficient for Decades. DOGE Gutted It Anyways

The Famine Early Warning Systems Network is one of USAID’s most data-driven programs, but its work has been stalled by the Trump administration.

Wired - Feb. 19

Big swings, big misses: DOGE struggles to back up its outsized claims

A series of announcements by DOGE and claims by Musk and Trump about the agency’s efforts have crumbled under scrutiny, even as they’re repeated by the White House.

NBC News - Feb. 19

DOGE’s USDS Purge Included the Guy Who Keeps Veterans’ Data Safe Online

The cybersecurity lead for VA.gov was fired last week. He tells WIRED that the Veterans Affairs digital hub will be more vulnerable without someone in his role.

Wired - Feb. 21

DOGE won't get broad access to IRS personal taxpayer info, agreement states

A member of the DOGE team assigned to work at the IRS will not be granted broad access to Americans' personal tax information, according to a memo obtained ABC News.

ABC News - Feb. 21

DOGE Put Him in the Treasury Department. His Company Has Federal Contracts Worth Millions

Experts say the conflicts posed by Tom Krause’s dual roles are unprecedented in the modern era.

Wired - Feb. 21

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

Musk’s ‘Doge’ claim about USAid funds for India sets off political firestorm

Apparently baseless claim that $21m was given to help voter turnout seized on by Trump and Modi government . Elon Musk’s “department of government efficiency” has been accused of setting off a ...

The Guardian - Feb. 24

Judge blocks DOE, OPM from disclosing troves of sensitive personal data to DOGE

A federal judge on Monday temporarily barred the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing troves of sensitive personal data from federal agencies. U.S. District Judge Deborah ...

The Hill - Feb. 24

Judge Blocks Elon Musk’s DOGE Team From Education Department’s Student Loan Databases

The American Federation of Teachers, a union representing more than 1.8 million educators, had sued to keep members of Mr. Musk’s government efficiency team out of the Education Department’s systems.

The New York Times - Feb. 24

Federal judge blocks Musk's DOGE from access to student loan borrowers' personal data

Elon Musk's government-slashing effort, DOGE, is temporarily barred from accessing personal data on 42 million student loan borrowers, a federal judge ruled.

CNBC - Feb. 24

Judge blocks Department of Education, federal personnel office from sharing data with DOGE

A federal judge in Maryland has blocked the Department of Education and Office of Personnel Management from sharing the personal information of plaintiffs in a lawsuit against the Trump ...

NBC News - Feb. 24

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

DOGE’s ‘What Did You Do Last Week?’ Email Gets Pushback From Trump-Appointed Officials

The weekend demand that federal employees justify their jobs — or lose them by refusing to reply — increased resistance to DOGE among Trump supporters.

Inc. - Feb. 24

After heated town halls, Republicans seek more information — and compassion — from DOGE

Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Ga., said he planned to use a previously scheduled meeting at the White House on Tuesday to "bend" President Trump's ear on the issue.

NBC News - Feb. 25

Trump administration briefing: chaos caused by Musk’s Doge; fears over far-right podcaster tapped for FBI

From the latest in Musk’s fight to fire federal workers to concern over appointment of Dan Bongino – key US politics stories from Monday at a glance. Confusion continued on Monday over the demands ...

The Guardian - Feb. 25

Will Americans get $5,000 checks from DOGE savings like Trump, Musk claim?

It's not clear if the Trump administration could share savings produced by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) with Americans. Jay Zagorsky, a professor at Boston University's Questrom ...

CBS News - Feb. 25

DOGE boss Musk doubles down on federal worker threat: Submit what you did list or get fired

Elon Musk has been tasked by President Donald Trump with slashing federal government spending and the federal employee headcount, an effort known as DOGE.

CNBC - Feb. 25

21 Civil Servants Resign From DOGE, Refusing to Implement Elon Musk’s Changes

The employees had worked for the U.S. Digital Service, a technology-focused unit rebranded by Mr. Musk and empowered by President Trump.

The New York Times - Feb. 25

Jon Stewart slices his hand on a prop during DOGE rant on 'The Daily Show'

Jon Stewart sliced his hand on a mug he broke to prove a point while he railed against DOGE and government subsidies on Monday's episode of 'The Daily Show.'

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 25

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

White House identifies DOGE administrator amid questions about Elon Musk's role

The administrator of President Donald Trump's so-called Department of Government Efficiency has been identified as Amy Gleason, a White House official said.

CNBC - Feb. 25

‘We won’t be perfect’: Elon Musk gives DOGE update at Trump’s first Cabinet meeting

During President Donald Trump’s first Cabinet meeting, Elon Musk made remarks about the recent efforts by the Department of Government Efficiency to reduce the government’s deficit.

NBC News - Feb. 26

Live updates: Trump praises Musk at first Cabinet meeting; DOGE panel dissects foreign aid

President Trump is convening his first Cabinet meeting with Elon Musk in attendance , while Congress is working to enact his agenda.

The Hill - Feb. 26

Trump praises Doge in first cabinet meeting and claims ‘billions’ in savings without evidence – live

Elon Musk attends first cabinet meeting of Trump’s second term amid chaos and confusion caused by his efforts to cull the federal government workforce. Trump’s first full cabinet meeting ...

The Guardian - Feb. 26

Hey DOGE: Forget 5 Bullet Points—Here’s How to Actually Measure Performance

An excellent executive scorecard isn’t just a report, but an innovative way to optimize your company’s performance.

Inc. - Feb. 26

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 - Feb. 26

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 - Feb. 26

Trump, Musk float idea of $5,000 'DOGE dividend' checks. Here's what experts say

As the Department of Government Efficiency looks to make massive spending cuts, there's talk of sending some of the money back to Americans.

CNBC - 6d

DOGE plans to wind down consumer protection agency and fire nearly all staff, employees say

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Trump-appointed leadership plans to fire nearly all its 1,700 employees while “winding down” the agency, according to testimony from employees.

NBC News - 5d

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