Elon Musks First 30 Days How Doge Is Reshaping the Federal Government

Trump and Musk addressed email termination threats, neither cleared up the confusion

Since Elon Musk threatened federal workers with firings if they didn't list five work accomplishments, Trump tells them they're "on the bubble" if they don't comply.

ABC News - 3h

The Trump-Musk show takes center stage: From the Politics Desk

The Donald Trump-Elon Musk dynamic is defining the political state of play at the White House, on Capitol Hill and outside of Washington.

NBC News - 3h

From weather apps to taxes: the trickle-down effects of Trump’s federal worker firings

Gutting of workforce will have far-reaching consequences as advocates warn of playing ‘Russian roulette’ with safety. You wake up to dark clouds outside, so you check the weather on your phone: a ...

The Guardian - 6d

Woman uproots life to take job as federal worker, then fired in mass layoffs weeks later

Last month, Katie Sandlin uprooted her life in a small town in Alabama to accept a job at the National Institutes of Health in Washington, D.C. Three weeks later, before she even unpacked her ...

CBS News - 6d

Huge cuts in National Institutes of Health research funding go before a federal judge

A court battle is set to resume over the Trump administration’s drastic cuts in medical research funding

ABC News - 5d

Huge cuts in National Institutes of Health research funding go before a federal judge

A court battle is set to resume over the Trump administration’s drastic cuts in medical research funding

ABC News - 5d

Federal worker fired by Trump administration talks about losing her dream job amid major cuts

Katie Sandlin thought she landed her dream job at the NIH as an educator. She spent her life savings to move from Alabama to just outside Washington, D.C. After only a few weeks on the job, she was ...

CBS News - 5d

US supreme court temporarily blocks firing of head of federal whistleblower protection office

Trump administration is seeking to oust Hampton Dellinger, head of the office of special counsel. The US supreme court on Friday temporarily kept on the job the head of the federal agency that ...

The Guardian - 4d

Trump posts SpongeBob meme mocking federal workers after email requesting accomplishments

President Trump posted a "SpongeBob Squarepants" meme mocking federal employees in the wake of an email sent to the workforce asking them to document their achievements from the past week. The meme ...

The Hill - 2d

Federal agencies can ignore "What did you do last week?" email, officials say

The office that asked federal workers to document five things they accomplished over the past week told officials that agencies can decide how to respond.

CBS News - 2d

Federal court denies Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes appeal to overturn fraud conviction

On Monday, a California federal appeals court denied Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes' plea to have her 2022 fraud conviction overturned. Holmes and her former partner are serving prison time over ...

CBS News - 1d

More large-scale federal firings expected, sources say, creating concern among workers

Sources tell CBS News that the Trump administration plans to issue a new memo in the coming days directing agencies to prepare for large-scale firings. Meanwhile, Elon Musk will be at President ...

CBS News - 12h

Trump admin tells federal agencies to make plans for large-scale layoffs of workers

Trump administration tells federal agencies to make plans for large-scale layoffs of workers

NBC News - 8h

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

Mental health agency loses 1 in 10 to DOGE cuts, 988 hotline team impacted

Around 100 were fired from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

CBS News - 5d

Steve Cohen says tariffs and DOGE's cuts are negative for economy, market correction could be soon

The CEO of hedge fund Point72 turned bearish for the first time in a while due to punitive tariffs, immigration crackdown and federal spending cuts.

CNBC - 5d

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 - 5d

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 - 5d

DOGE for Ohio? Vivek Ramaswamy enters governor's race pushing cuts and merit pay

CLEVELAND — Biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, who will declare his candidacy for governor of Ohio on Monday, wants to reshape public schools, cut regulations and slash spending.

NBC News - 3d

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 - 2d

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. - 2d

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 - 2d

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 - 2d

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 - 1d

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 - 1d

Dems draw out committee hearing to rail against GOP Medicaid cuts and DOGE

Politico - 1d

Taser maker Axon brushes off DOGE budget-cut worries as stock rallies

The company is playing up up its prospects for international growth and its cloud-services business

MarketWatch - 4h

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 - 5h

Your Earbuds Are Gross. Here’s How to Clean Them Properly

Filthy buds look bad, impact sound quality, and even risk infection. WIRED asked the experts how to correctly banish that ear gunk.

Wired - Feb. 19

Vatican says the pope now has pneumonia in both lungs. How worrying is that?

Vatican officials said that Pope Francis had developed pneumonia in both lungs, further complicating the pontiff’s recovery

ABC News - Feb. 19

NBA rookie report: How top prospects of 'weak draft' are panning out

Slam dunk runner-up Stephon Castle and Hawks top pick Zaccharie Risacher highlight a rookie class that is starting to hit its stride in the second half of the season.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 19

MLS 2025 Season kickoff: How to watch Inter Miami vs. NYC

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will play New York City FC to start the 2025 MLS season this weekend.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Milliseconds to breach: How patch automation closes attackers’ fastest loophole

Patching shouldn't be the action item teams get to when other higher-priority tasks are completed. It's core to keeping a business alive.

VentureBeat - 6d

How an American takeover could change James Bond forever

Long-serving masterminds Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson give creative control to Amazon.

BBC News - 6d

A.I. Is Changing How Silicon Valley Builds Start-Ups

Tech start-ups typically raised huge sums to hire armies of workers and grow fast. Now artificial intelligence tools are making workers more productive and spurring tales of “tiny team” success.

The New York Times - 6d

A.I. Is Changing How Silicon Valley Builds Start-Ups

Tech start-ups typically raised huge sums to hire armies of workers and grow fast. Now artificial intelligence tools are making workers more productive and spurring tales of “tiny team” success.

The New York Times - 6d