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Elon Musk’s DOGE Is Being Sued Under the Privacy Act: What to Know

At least eight ongoing lawsuits related to the so-called Department of Government Efficiency’s alleged access to sensitive data hinge on the Watergate-inspired Privacy Act of 1974. But it’s not ...
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U.S. Treasury yields slipped on Friday after a fresh batch of data raised questions about the strength of the U.S. economy.
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A DOGE dividend could be a win-win-win for the GOP and Team Trump

With Democrats screaming that the sky is falling every time the Department of Government Efficiency axes one federal worker, Elon Musk’s team needs some good public relations.
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Elon Musk Is Focused on DOGE. What About Tesla?

Mr. Musk, one of President Trump’s main advisers, has not outlined a plan to reverse falling sales at the electric car company of which he is chief executive.
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Here's what to know about DOGE's impact so far

Actions from the White House's Department of Government Efficiency, known as DOGE, have led to thousands of firings and more than a dozen lawsuits. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro ...
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As Israel uses US-made AI models in war, concerns arise about tech’s role in who lives and who dies

U.S. tech giants have quietly empowered Israel to track and kill many more alleged militants more quickly in Gaza and Lebanon through a sharp spike in artificial intelligence and computing services
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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
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Hawks' Young after loss: Officiating 'one-sided'

Hawks All-Star guard Trae Young said the officiating was "one-sided" after Thursday night's loss to the Magic.
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The House GOP budget resolution is in trouble

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Capitol agenda: GOP starts to balk at Musk cuts

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Trump stuns Senate GOP with House budget endorsement

“Did not see that one coming,” Senate Majority Leader John Thune said.
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Voltron Data just partnered with Accenture to solve one of AI’s biggest headaches

Voltron Data partners with Accenture to revolutionize enterprise data processing with GPU-powered analytics engine Theseus, promising up to 100x performance gains for AI-driven companies facing ...
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Apple pulls data protection tool after UK government security row

Customers' photos and documents stored online will no longer be protected by end-to-end encryption.
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Apple removes advanced data protection tool in face of UK government request

Apple says removal of tool after government asked for right to see data will make iCloud users more vulnerable. Business live – latest updates Apple has taken the unprecedented step of ...
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'Queen Sugar' actor Kofi Siriboe dives into the art world with his first L.A. exhibition

The art exhibition on display from Feb. 21-23 at the Line Hotel in Koreatown explores themes of Black migration and movement via various art forms.
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Tony Hawk on turning down $500,000 for Pro Skater: 'The best financial decision of my life'

Skateboarding legend Tony Hawk once turned down half a million dollars for Pro Skater. He says it was the "best financial decision" of his life.
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Hawks' Trae Young has a bone to pick with referees who 'take s--- personally,' but he dug his own hole

Young's Hawks lost to Orlando on Thursday and he didn't like the way the whistle blew
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Details on Senate-passed GOP budget plan after "vote-a-rama"

Senate Republicans have passed a budget resolution after pulling an all-nighter through a process known as "vote-a-rama." The passage comes despite President Trump's earlier backing of a competing ...
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The Incompetence of DOGE Is a Feature, Not a Bug

A series of mistakes by DOGE shows just how arbitrary and destructive this slash-and-burn strategy can get.
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Concerns for ceasefire as Israel accuses Hamas of breaking promise to return hostage remains

Israel says Hamas is violating the ceasefire deal over the return of hostage remains. Israel identified the bodies of a 4-year-old and his 9-month-old brother, but forensic tests revealed a third ...
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Not Even DOGE Employees Know Who's Legally Running DOGE

Despite all appearances, the White House insists that Elon Musk is not in charge of DOGE. US DOGE Service employees can’t get a straight answer about who is.
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When Germany Votes, It Will Be About the Economy

The country’s competitiveness has stagnated and its once-powerful industries are suffering. Just ask these executives.
The New York Times - 8h
Senate GOP to vote on its plan for Trump's agenda despite Trump backing House plan

Senate Republicans plowing ahead with their efforts to advance the first stage of their two-part package to pay for Trump's agenda despite Trump backing the House’s plan.
ABC News - 19h
Senate adopts GOP budget plan in "vote-a-rama," despite Trump backing competing House plan

The Senate has adopted a slimmed-down GOP budget proposal focusing on defense, border security, and energy priorities, despite President Trump's earlier backing of a competing plan put forward by ...
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A Trump DOGE Dividend Could Raise Inflation

President Trump floated giving taxpayers a piece of any savings that Elon Musk’s cost-cutting generates, which could reignite inflation.
The New York Times - 1d
The Watergate-Inspired Law That’s Being Used to Fight DOGE

Here's how the 1974 Privacy Act is being used in legal battles against DOGE—and how you can protect yourself from government surveillance.
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Johnson plays down DOGE checks at CPAC

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Georgia Republican faces crowd angered by DOGE layoffs

Rep. Rich McCormick faced a crowd at a town hall in Roswell, Georgia, that expressed anger about the layoffs and cuts implemented by Elon Musk's DOGE team.
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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 - 7h
Musk wields his Doge chainsaw - but is a backlash brewing?

Facing constituents angry about the impact of sweeping government job cuts, some Republicans are expressing concern.
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Chinese Embassy Plan in London Sets Off Opposition

Britain appears ready to approve what would be the largest diplomatic outpost in Europe, but neighbors and activists fear tapped phone lines and suppressed protests.
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Finalists announced for Lukas book prizes, which champion 'serious research and social concern.'

Books on slavery, the justice system, poverty and gender identity are among this year’s finalists for J
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Utah Republicans push to let patients supply their own blood as vaccine concerns linger

Health care facilities in Utah would be required to let patients bring their own blood or choose their own donor for medical procedures under legislation gaining momentum in Utah
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Former FAA worker speaks out after firing, says he is "deeply concerned" for public safety

The Trump administration cut about 400 probationary FAA workers last weekend. Charles Spitzer-Stadtlander, former FAA national defense program worker, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss his firing ...
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