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Federal Workers Sue to Disconnect DOGE Server
Two federal workers, citing reports that Elon Musk’s associates are operating an illegally connected email server at OPM, seek a restraining order.Wired - 1h -
Elon Musk and DOGE are hacking the government
Musk has moved with lightning speed to try to remake the federal government. Many Democrats and even some Republicans say his efforts are unlawful.NBC News - 7h -
Treasury Department sued over DOGE payment access
The Treasury Department was sued by a coalition of groups over the “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) officials receiving access to the federal payment system for the federal government. ...The Hill - 14h -
Keir Starmer changed ‘dangerously obvious’ email address in 2022 after Russian hacking
Breach happened shortly after Russian invasion of Ukraine when Starmer was opposition leader, says book. Keir Starmer stopped using a personal email account when he was opposition leader after ...The Guardian - 1d -
Children's data hacked after school software firm missed basic security step, internal report says
The hack of PowerSchool appears to be the largest breach of American children’s personal information to date, school officials and cybersecurity experts say.NBC News - 4d -
DOGE: Government employees who take buyout can go on vacation or 'watch movies and chill'
President Trump’s “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) said federal employees who take the government buyout option can take a vacation or “watch movies and chill.” “Answering the most ...The Hill - 6d -
Hindenburg website hack adds to intrigue around short-selling firm’s closure
In mid-January, Nate Anderson shocked Wall Street by announcing the closure of Hindenburg Research, the tiny short-selling firm he founded that knocked billions of dollars off the valuations of big ...MarketWatch - Jan. 28 -
Warren calls on Musk to stick to $2T in DOGE cuts
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) is urging Elon Musk to stick with his original objective to cut $2 trillion in wasteful government spending. “After promising his Department of Government ...The Hill - Jan. 28 -
The battle over DeepSeek as AI enters new phase: hacks, restrictions and censorship
DeepSeek has challenged Wall Street’s notion of AI spending. The Chinese AI startup also faces challenges of its own.MarketWatch - Jan. 27 -
Ultimate custard, perfectly timed pasta, espresso-fuelled stews: 37 brilliant recipe hacks
Make a splash in the kitchen – top chefs and cooks share easy ways to take your dinner to the next level. Chef-owner of Murano and Cafe Murano , London, and co-host of the Dish from Waitrose ...The Guardian - Jan. 26 -
DOGE Will Allow Elon Musk to Surveil the US Government From the Inside
A former USDS employee called the repurposing of the Digital Service into DOGE an “A+ bureaucratic jiujitsu move.” It will give Musk and his associates access to unclassified data in every ...Wired - Jan. 24 -
Prince Harry’s phone-hacking case has been settled – but is the story over?
Duke of Sussex and Tom Watson have struck a deal, but saga may not have ended for News Group Newspapers. It was at 10.16am – just 14 minutes before the trial was due to start in court 30 of the ...The Guardian - Jan. 24 -
Warren sends Musk 30 ideas for DOGE to cut government spending
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) sent tech billionaire Elon Musk 30 ideas for how the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) could cut government spending. Warren's Thursday letter ...The Hill - Jan. 23 -
3 creative tactics for DOGE to end wasteful government spending
The DOGE caucus has the potential to not only reduce waste but also restore public trust in government accountability.The Hill - Jan. 23 -
How DOGE’s Efforts May Be Unlucky for the U.S. Penny
A DOGE social media post details the cost of producing nearly valueless one cent coins, sparking speculation it may add pennies to its federal cost-cutting hit list.Inc. - Jan. 23 -
Gallup findings on USPS show what DOGE faces
USPS is a poster child of financial failure and inefficiency, thanks to its government monopoly and subsidy.The Hill - Jan. 22 -
In full: News Group Newspapers' apology to Prince Harry over phone hacking and intrusion
Prince Harry has settled his lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch’s British tabloidsABC News - Jan. 22 -
Democrats name their DOGE Subcommittee members
House Democrats have named their members to sit on the governmental efficiency and waste subcommittee aligned with the "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE), a sign that they’re willing to ...The Hill - Jan. 22 -
Vivek Ramaswamy set to depart DOGE
Biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy confirmed on Monday he will not serve on President Trump’s “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) commission, leaving Tesla CEO Elon Musk to singularly ...The Hill - Jan. 20 -
DOGE faces immediate lawsuits
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump's DOGE slapped with lawsuits on first day in office Within moments of ...The Hill - Jan. 20 -
Trump administration sued over DOGE as soon as swearing-in over
President Trump’s new "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE) was sued multiple times before his inauguration ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda concluded. In the moments after Trump’s ...The Hill - Jan. 20 -
Ramaswamy leaving DOGE to pursue run for Ohio governor
Before President-elect Donald Trump is sworn into office, NBC News confirms Vivek Ramaswamy is leaving DOGE and intends to announce his candidacy for Ohio governor. The Department of Government ...NBC News - Jan. 20 -
Vivek Ramaswamy expected to depart DOGE
Trump's choice to co-lead the Department of Government Efficiency is expected to announce a gubernatorial campaign after the new administration begins.CBS News - Jan. 19 -
With or without DOGE, Democrats need a plan for fixing the government
Before Democrats dismiss the DOGE as just more MAGA trollery, it’s fair to ask — where’s their plan for making government more efficient and effective?The Hill - Jan. 17 -
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 -
This Communication Hack Can Help You Persuade Anyone
Science reveals how the present tense can be your superpower.Inc. - Jan. 12 -
Fired Disney employee will plead guilty to hacking menus to hide peanut content
Michael Scheuer, who had been a Disney menu production manager, in one instance added a swastika to a menu during hack, prosecutors said.CNBC - Jan. 10 -
A company that tracks and sells Americans' location data has seemingly been hacked
A company that tracks American location data through smartphones has been hacked by Russian cybercriminals, according to cybersecurity researchersNBC 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 -
Demystifying the Department of Government Efficiency
This week we break down the new government committee being led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy.Wired - Jan. 9 -
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, ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
‘We need to be in the room’: DOGE Caucus Democrat works with GOP to slash spending
Rep. Val Hoyle (D-Ore.), a member of the new House caucus partnering with President-elect Trump’s announced Department of Government Efficiency, joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the bipartisan ...NBC News - Jan. 8 -
Elon Musk's DOGE says it's hiring. Here are the jobs it wants to fill.
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's Department of Government Efficiency says it's now hiring. Here's how to apply.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
DOGE is unconstitutional
Bizarrely, most people seem to be pretending that this is normal.The Hill - Jan. 7 -
CISA says 'no indication' other agencies impacted by Treasury hack
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) said Monday that there is “no indication” other federal agencies were impacted by the recent breach at the Treasury Department. The ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
China rips US over sanctions in hacking incidents targeting infrastructure
China slammed the U.S. on Monday for sanctioning a Beijing-based cybersecurity firm allegedly behind a botnet targeting American infrastructure, accusing Washington of “using the issue of ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Beijing-based cyber group protests US sanctions for its alleged role in hacks
China has slammed a decision by the U.S. Treasury to sanction a Beijing-based cybersecurity company for its alleged role in multiple hacking incidents targeting critical U.S. infrastructureABC News - Jan. 6