Watchdogs support Musk’s goal of tackling fraud — but question the way DOGE is doing it

Here’s a key Social Security issue that Elon Musk’s DOGE task force could tackle — and it’s not fraud

Overpayments can be both costly to the government and to the beneficiaries who face aggressive efforts to claw back the funds, often years after they’ve received them

MarketWatch - 1d

Grassley on Musk's DOGE cuts: 'Congress can’t do anything except complain'

Politico - 2d

Trump signs executive order giving DOGE more power, Elon Musk takes questions in Oval Office

President Donald Trump signed an executive order to give DOGE more power while tech billionaire Elon Musk spoke with reporters in the Oval Office. “We post our actions to the DOGE handle on X and ...

NBC News - Feb. 11

Trump calls Elon Musk a 'patriot' when questioned about his role in DOGE

President Trump called Elon Musk a "patriot" and that reporters could call him "whatever you want" after being questioned about Musk's official role in DOGE in a legal filing from the White House.

NBC News - 1d

DOGE "receipts" show approved spending, not evidence of fraud

Elon Musk and President Trump have said that DOGE's mission is to root out waste and abuse. The White House claims the agency has uncovered fraud and released a "wall of receipts" to show its ...

CBS News - 1d

Elon Musk’s gutting of US agencies is illegal, experts say. How do you muzzle Doge?

World’s richest man has unleashed a flurry moves ranging from compromising Americans’ private data to nearly upending USAid. Where does it stop?. In 2022, the Pentagon proudly announced a ...

The Guardian - Feb. 10

Treasury, Congress watchdogs launch audits into DOGE access to payment system

Two government watchdogs have launched audits into the new Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) access to a sensitive federal payment system located at the Treasury Department. The ...

The Hill - 6d

As Musk, Trump administration target CFPB, Democrats defend consumer watchdog

The agency is at a virtual standstill as Elon Musk's DOGE and the White House's Russell Vought take over.

ABC News - Feb. 10

Credit card debt hits a new record high: 3 ways to tackle yours now

Credit card debt has skyrocketed in recent months, and if you're carrying a balance, it's time to fix the issue.

CBS News - 6d

She Built a Clever Way to Tackle Food Waste and Named It After An American Hero

Aneshai Smith’s platform is named Harriet, and pays homage to the conductor of the Underground Railroad. It’s a SAAS that allows sports venues to profit from leftover food, reduce waste, and feed ...

Inc. - 3d

At Oval Office, Musk Makes Broad Claims of Federal Fraud Without Proof

The billionaire, whose federal cost-cutting team has been operating in secrecy, asserted that he had uncovered waste and fraud across the bureaucracy, without providing evidence.

The New York Times - Feb. 12

Trump, Musk so far provide scant evidence for their claims of government fraud

Elon Musk and Donald Trump have claimed from the Oval Office and on social media widespread fraud in government, but many of them are unsupported by facts.

ABC News - 6d

Are ‘150-year-old’ Americans really collecting Social Security? And 4 other common questions on Social Security fraud.

The Trump administration says millions of Americans — some as old as 250 and beyond — are receiving benefits.

MarketWatch - 1h

‘DIY swab kits? It’s better than doing nothing’: the controversial scheme to tackle rape on campus

We join volunteers in Bristol as they hand out DNA test kits they say can empower victims and deter perpetrators … and hear from critics who call the project reckless. On a bitingly cold Tuesday, ...

The Guardian - 4d

Trump, Musk take questions at White House

President Trump and Elon Musk took questions at the White House on Tuesday after Mr. Trump signed an executive order telling federal agencies to cooperate with the Department of Government ...

CBS News - Feb. 11

20 Years Ago, Psychologists Developed the WOOP Method. It’s Still the Best Way to Control Your Emotions to Reach Your Goals

Sometimes the biggest barrier to our success is our own feelings.

Inc. - 6d

Bill O'Reilly: 35 percent of people will never support Trump, DOGE

"I want this; 80% of the American people are with me. The Trump haters don't want it," O'Reilly said Monday.

The Hill - 2d

Watch live: House DOGE panel's first hearing targets improper payments, fraud

The House Oversight Committee's Delivering on Government Efficiency (DOGE) panel will convene its first hearing Wednesday morning, weighing improper payments and fraud. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene ...

The Hill - Feb. 12

Former Treasury employee says DOGE access raises "real security questions"

Elon Musk's access to the Treasury's payment system is raising concerns about federal funding and personal data. Major Garrett speaks to a former Treasury employee about the role of the agency and ...

CBS News - Feb. 10

Democratic lawmakers question Energy Department over DOGE nuclear data access

Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) and Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.) wrote Wednesday to Energy Secretary Chris Wright about reports that staffers with Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have ...

The Hill - Feb. 12

What Is Going on With the FDIC? Trump and DOGE Raise Questions for Depositors

Here’s what’s reportedly being considered for the agency and how it could affect bank accounts.

Inc. - 5d

Top Democrats question IRS on DOGE access to taxpayer data

Stephen Miller yells at CNN anchor over questions about DOGE

White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller raised his voice as he fought back against questions from CNN anchor Brianna Keilar about the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and efforts ...

The Hill - 1d

Musk-linked group offered $5m for proof of voter fraud – and came up with nothing

Fair Election Fund has yet to reveal evidence of voter fraud despite deep-pocketed backers – and has now gone silent. In May 2024, a flashy ad went viral on social media warning that “across the ...

The Guardian - 6d

Taiwan cheers removal of ‘we do not support Taiwan independence’ from State Department website

Taiwan expressed approval after the U.S. State Department removed a statement on its website that said it does not support the island's independence. The phrase “we do not support Taiwan ...

The Hill - 3d

Lawmakers question Musk’s ‘infiltration’ into Education Dept. and student loan borrower data

Senators expressed concern that Elon Musk's DOGE had "infiltrated" the U.S. Department of Education and possibly gained access to federal student loan data.

CNBC - Feb. 7

Trump and Musk take questions from reporters in Oval Office

Elon Musk joined President Trump in the Oval Office and took questions from reporters about the work of the Department of Government Efficiency. NBC News' Aaron Gilchrist analyzes the remarks made ...

NBC News - Feb. 11

Elon Musk takes questions from Oval Office about government cuts

Elon Musk answered questions on Tuesday in the Oval Office next to President Donald Trump about his dramatic makeover of the federal government, saying they have identified billions of dollars in ...

NBC News - Feb. 12

OpenAI Questions Rationale of Elon Musk’s Bid to Control the Company

The company answered the billionaire’s offer in a legal filing, accusing him of hypocrisy.

The New York Times - Feb. 12

DOGE Caucus Democrat: 'Elon’s been doing it all himself'

Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.), a member of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Caucus in the House, said members of Congress have so far been excluded from discussions about ways to ...

The Hill - Feb. 11

Is DOGE’s machete approach to the federal workforce doing more harm than good?

Is DOGE more about disruption than savings? Does it have an ulterior motive that has little to do with reducing our nation’s debt?

The Hill - 1d

Jobless Claims Rise a Little, But Do Not Yet Reflect DOGE Layoffs

Unemployment claims for the week of Feb. 15 were slightly more than expected, but don’t yet reflect the aggressive efforts of Elon Musk’s group.

Inc. - 2h

Who is part of DOGE leader Elon Musk's family?

Elon Musk is taking an influential Washington role but remains private about his family and life out of the spotlight.

The Hill - Feb. 8

Jordan defends DOGE, Musk influence under Trump

Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), a close ally of President Trump’s, defended tech billionaire Elon Musk’s efforts to reshape the government through the inaugural Department of Government Efficiency ...

The Hill - Feb. 9

How Elon Musk is using tech to DOGE the government

Elon Musk is using his tech and leadership playbook in a crusade against the federal bureaucracy as he and his allies attempt to gain access to sensitive information and use emerging tech to speed ...

The Hill - Feb. 9

Trump empowers Musk by ordering agencies to cooperate with Doge

President’s order notes agency heads ‘will undertake plans for large-scale reductions in force’ with some exceptions. Donald Trump handed Elon Musk even more control over the federal government by ...

The Guardian - Feb. 11

Fetterman blasts Musk over DOGE, IRS

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) went after tech billionaire Elon Musk over a report that his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has been trying to access an IRS system. “I want to save billions ...

The Hill - 2d

Musk and markets: why Doge is not cutting through

Also in today’s newsletter, JD Vance gives investors something other than tariffs to chew on for a change

Financial Times - 2d

DOGE and Musk: The 5 biggest controversies so far

Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has caused uproar almost from the moment of its inception. DOGE is not an official government department, despite its name. Only Congress can ...

The Hill - 2d

Watchdogs support Musk’s goal of tackling fraud — but question the way DOGE is doing it

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