DOGE has a new 'acting administrator,' but Elon Musk is still in charge

Last Wednesday, President Donald Trump made it clear: Elon Musk is in charge of DOGE. But on Tuesday, Amy Gleason was named DOGE acting administrator.

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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 ...
Wired - Feb. 18
Amy Gleason Named Acting DOGE Administrator

Ms. Gleason is the acting administrator of the Department of Government Efficiency, according to a White House official. The news comes as a federal judge questioned who was leading the operation.
The New York Times - 7h
This is who the White House says is the DOGE acting administrator

The White House finally gave a name for the DOGE acting administrator.
CBS News - 7h
This is who the White House says is the DOGE acting administrator

The White House finally gave a name for the DOGE acting administrator.
CBS News - 7h
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 - 7h
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.
The New York Times - 5d
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.
The New York Times - 2d
Elon Musk becomes a new power center at CPAC

Elon Musk stole the show at CPAC, a surprise guest who wielded a chainsaw to symbolize his government cuts.
NBC News - 4d
Elon Musk Is Dangling a $5,000 ‘DOGE Dividend’ Check for Americans

Musk says he will “check with the President” about the plan, but DOGE has already overstated some of its savings claims.
Inc. - 6d

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Confusion grows over Elon Musk demanding employee justification

There is growing confusion for federal employees as government leaders tell their staff they shouldn’t answer Elon Musk’s email ordering them to justify their job or face termination. The office ...
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