DOGE: The haphazard nihilism of America’s new Department of Government Efficiency
4 weeks, 2 days ago

DOGE: The haphazard nihilism of America’s new Department of Government Efficiency

CNN  

Editor’s Note: This analysis was originally published in CNN’s Meanwhile in America newsletter. But when we make mistake, we will fix it very quickly,” later backtracked Musk, who is running President Donald Trump’s effort to eviscerate the federal government. Every state capital has a big federal building — and it’s now dawning on some of Trump’s cheerleaders that hundreds of thousand of government jobs exist outside the Beltway. If this carries on, Trump may pay a price for giving the world’s richest man almost limited government power, come the midterm elections next year. Meanwhile wanted to find out whether an emergency operation like the one mounted by the Obama administration that successfully put down a 2014 Ebola outbreak in West Africa would be possible after Musk’s carnage.

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DOGE: Anti-government agency
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

DOGE: Anti-government agency

The Hindu  

Smaller government and spending cuts have been core Republican objectives at least since the advent of Reaganomics in the 1980s. His Executive Order dated January 20 stated that its purpose was to “implement the President’s DOGE Agenda, by modernising Federal technology and software to maximise governmental efficiency and productivity”. But Mr. Trump created a U.S. DOGE Service Temporary Organisation and …

Trump empowers his Cabinet to take 'scalpel' to their agencies and makes major admission about Elon Musk
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Trump empowers his Cabinet to take 'scalpel' to their agencies and makes major admission about Elon Musk

Daily Mail  

Donald Trump told his Cabinet members at an impromptu meeting on Thursday that they are the ones with the power to fire their employees. The president abruptly assembled his Cabinet on Thursday amid rising scrutiny over how much power Musk wields over the U.S. government. President Donald trump abruptly assembled his Cabinet on Thursday to inform his secretaries that they …

Trump Set For Victory Lap In Congress Even As He Usurps Its Power
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Trump Set For Victory Lap In Congress Even As He Usurps Its Power

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON – The first month of President Donald Trump’s second term in the White House has been a nonstop assault on the authority of Congress as an equal branch of government, with the president asserting unprecedented control over lawmakers’ power to control spending. Trump has empowered Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, to rip through federal agencies …

USAID official warns of unnecessary deaths from Trump move, put on leave: Report
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4 weeks ago

USAID official warns of unnecessary deaths from Trump move, put on leave: Report

India Today  

A senior official with the US Agency for International Development in an email on Sunday warned that the Trump administration's dismantling of the agency will result in unnecessary deaths -- only to email his staff less than 30 minutes later to say that he had been placed on leave. Nicholas Enrich, USAID's acting assistant administrator for global health, in the …

New Doge email asks federal employees to list their accomplishments – again
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4 weeks, 2 days ago

New Doge email asks federal employees to list their accomplishments – again

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Federal employees have started receiving another round of emails ordering …

Doge emerged from Musk's musings at a 2023 dinner party, says report. Now, he controls US bureaucracy
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Doge emerged from Musk's musings at a 2023 dinner party, says report. Now, he controls US bureaucracy

Firstpost  

The idea of the Department of Government Efficiency was introduced by Elon Musk during casual meeting at a dinner party, transforming it into a sweeping bureaucratic overhaul with massive layoffs. AP The idea of the Department of Government Efficiency was introduced by Elon Musk during casual musing at a dinner party in 2023 in California’s Silicon Valley. At the dinner …

Musk claims USAID’s Ebola prevention efforts have restarted after DOGE cuts. Officials disagree
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1 month ago

Musk claims USAID’s Ebola prevention efforts have restarted after DOGE cuts. Officials disagree

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy DOGE boss Elon Musk claimed the White House “restored” Ebola …

Thousands of USAID staff sacked in Doge drive or sent on leave get 15 minutes to clear their desks
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1 month ago

Thousands of USAID staff sacked in Doge drive or sent on leave get 15 minutes to clear their desks

Firstpost  

The Trump administration has moved aggressively to dismantle the U.S. Agency for International Development, placing thousands of employees on leave or firing them as part of a broader effort to shrink the federal government. Thousands of USAID staff sacked in Doge drive or sent on leave get 15 minutes to clear their desks. Reuters Thousands of U.S. Agency for International …

Elon Musk admits DOGE accidentally cut Ebola prevention aid: We won't be perfect
1 month ago

Elon Musk admits DOGE accidentally cut Ebola prevention aid: We won't be perfect

India Today  

Amid the raging controversy surrounding USAID funding cuts, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has admitted that his Department of Government Efficiency "accidentally cancelled" an Ebola prevention grant under the American aid agency. Musk, wearing a black 'Make America Great Again' cap and a t-shirt that said "tech support", made the admission while addressing US President Donald Trump's first cabinet meeting on …

Won’t jeopardise Americans’ data: 21 DOGE workers quit amid federal layoffs, Elon Musk says ‘fake news’
1 month ago

Won’t jeopardise Americans’ data: 21 DOGE workers quit amid federal layoffs, Elon Musk says ‘fake news’

Live Mint  

Amid a recent series of layoffs implemented by the Department of Government Efficiency, represented by Donald Trump’s advisor Elon Musk, 21 employees of the agency have tendered their resignation, saying that they will not participate in dismantling “critical public services.” According to a report by the Associated Press, the employees said that they could no longer honour the ‘commitments’ made …

DOGE Staffers Resign After Being Asked To Dismantle ‘Critical Public Services’
1 month ago

DOGE Staffers Resign After Being Asked To Dismantle ‘Critical Public Services’

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — More than 20 civil service employees resigned Tuesday from billionaire Trump adviser Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, saying they were refusing to use their technical expertise to “dismantle critical public services.” “We swore to serve the American people and uphold our oath to the Constitution across presidential administrations,” the 21 staffers wrote in a …

Trump asks Doge head Musk to get ‘more aggressive’ in efforts to cut govt size
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump asks Doge head Musk to get ‘more aggressive’ in efforts to cut govt size

Firstpost  

Musk has already sent shockwaves across federal agencies, with his Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, firing several thousands of workers, scientists and park rangers Elon Musk appears on stage at Donald Trump's victory rally at the Capital One Arena on January 19, the eve of Inauguration Day in Washington, DC. AFP US President Donald Trump Saturday urged his billionaire …

Trump asks Doge head Musk to get ‘more aggressive’ in efforts to cut govt size
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump asks Doge head Musk to get ‘more aggressive’ in efforts to cut govt size

Firstpost  

Musk has already sent shockwaves across federal agencies, with his Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, firing several thousands of workers, scientists and park rangers Elon Musk appears on stage at Donald Trump's victory rally at the Capital One Arena on January 19, the eve of Inauguration Day in Washington, DC. AFP US President Donald Trump Saturday urged his billionaire …

Trump administration takes aim at Pentagon spending
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump administration takes aim at Pentagon spending

The Hindu  

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered a review of the department's 2026 budget to reallocate $50 billion in funds, the Pentagon said Wednesday, following reports that he had directed deep, multi-year cuts to military spending. U.S. media said Mr. Hegseth directed senior Defense Department leaders to plan for cuts that could slash the Defence budget by eight percent annually, …

DOGE embarrasses Trump again with accidental bird flu expert firings
1 month, 1 week ago

DOGE embarrasses Trump again with accidental bird flu expert firings

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. NBC’s report revealing that officials at the Department of Agriculture working on the federal …

The DOGE Squad Is Squandering a Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

The DOGE Squad Is Squandering a Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity

Wired  

When news first broke about Elon Musk’s tech takeover of the United States government, a number of people who had spent years trying to transform federal IT practices were surprisingly hopeful. Outgoing USDS director Mina Hsiang called DOGE’s power “a tremendous opportunity.” Former federal chief information officer Clare Martorana expressed excitement that the order would force agencies to share budget …

Trump praises Musk's 'force of super-geniuses' seen entering the IRS as DOGE sets next target
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump praises Musk's 'force of super-geniuses' seen entering the IRS as DOGE sets next target

Daily Mail  

President Donald Trump praised Elon Musk and his army of 'super-geniuses' at the Department of Government Efficiency as they investigate the federal government for waste and fraud. 'I think the Internal Revenue Service will be looked at like everybody else,' Trump said during remarks in the Oval Office. 'They go talk to the people about their deals and people get …

As DOGE hammers away at the US government, Republicans stir with quiet objections
1 month, 2 weeks ago

As DOGE hammers away at the US government, Republicans stir with quiet objections

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Republican Sen. Katie Britt has been working to make sure the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency doesn’t hit what she called “life-saving, groundbreaking research at high-achieving institutions,” including her state’s beloved University of Alabama. “It’s a concern to all of us.” One by one, in public statements and private conversations, Republican lawmakers are beginning to speak up …

With Elon Musk by his side, Trump gives DOGE more power to make staff cuts
1 month, 2 weeks ago

With Elon Musk by his side, Trump gives DOGE more power to make staff cuts

India Today  

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to give the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency more power to shrink the federal workforce by making large-scale staff cuts. PRESIDENT TRUMP: "I can't imagine a judge saying you got elected to look over the country and make America great again, but you don't have the right to look and …

Musk’s DOGE has already identified $1 billion in savings – bigger cuts are on the horizon
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Musk’s DOGE has already identified $1 billion in savings – bigger cuts are on the horizon

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency cost-cutting …

USAID officials direct staff on 'stunning and irresponsible' cuts to jobs and offices
1 month, 3 weeks ago

USAID officials direct staff on 'stunning and irresponsible' cuts to jobs and offices

NPR  

USAID officials direct staff on 'stunning and irresponsible' cuts to jobs and offices toggle caption Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Amid global fallout over the blockage in funding and staffing for the United States Agency for International Aid, senior staff submitted a list to State Department leadership of around 600 people whose work around the world they deemed essential and could not …

Rubio now also heads USAID as Musk-led Doge shuts it down, staff locked out
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rubio now also heads USAID as Musk-led Doge shuts it down, staff locked out

Firstpost  

In a letter to legislators on Monday, Rubio stated that he had given interim administrator power to Pete Marocco, a Trump nominee who worked at USAID during the president’s first term People protest outside of the headquarters for United States Agency for International Development, before Congressional Democrats hold news conference in Washington, DC. Doge Kids Musk’s young team of so-called …

Rubio now also heads USAID as Musk-led Doge shuts it down, staff locked out
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rubio now also heads USAID as Musk-led Doge shuts it down, staff locked out

Firstpost  

In a letter to legislators on Monday, Rubio stated that he had given interim administrator power to Pete Marocco, a Trump nominee who worked at USAID during the president’s first term People protest outside of the headquarters for United States Agency for International Development, before Congressional Democrats hold news conference in Washington, DC. Doge Kids Musk’s young team of so-called …

Mint Quick Edit | Trump’s push for small government looks like a dice roll
2 months, 1 week ago

Mint Quick Edit | Trump’s push for small government looks like a dice roll

Live Mint  

Though Donald Trump kicked off his second term as US President with a slew of big-bang announcements, the outcome of his plan to reduce the government’s size looks more dicey than before. DOGE’s sweeping mandate, they allege, could hurt federal agencies and programmes that safeguard public health, consumer credit and product standards. Taking an axe to government spending was bound …

Elon Musk's DOGE Gets Sued Immediately After Donald Trump Assumes US President's Office: Here's What We Know So Far
2 months, 1 week ago

Elon Musk's DOGE Gets Sued Immediately After Donald Trump Assumes US President's Office: Here's What We Know So Far

ABP News  

Just minutes after Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, the American Federation of Government Employees filed a lawsuit against his administration, reported AFP. The AFGE's legal filing emphasises the need for DOGE to adhere to federal rules, which require advisory groups to maintain balance, operate openly, and make their findings publicly accessible. Ramaswamy's …

Elon Musk announces DOGE's first official act as Trump takes over in Oval Office
2 months, 1 week ago

Elon Musk announces DOGE's first official act as Trump takes over in Oval Office

Daily Mail  

Elon Musk has revealed the Department of Government Efficiency's first task since Donald Trump made the new agency official upon his return to the Oval Office. Elon Musk has revealed the Department of Government Efficiency's first task since Donald Trump returned to Oval Office Just yesterday the website described its services as the 'principal interagency forum to implement and sustain …

Trump's DOGE is plotting how to fire federal workers who refuse to return to the office
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump's DOGE is plotting how to fire federal workers who refuse to return to the office

Daily Mail  

Federal workers could be fired once Donald Trump is back in the White House if they still refuse to return to the office nearly five years after the COVID-19 lockdowns ended. Trump's DOGE team led by billionaire Tesla, SpaceX and X CEO Elon Musk and biotech millionaire Vivek Ramaswamy will need to find a way around a five-year waiver created …

Powerful new DOGE rule to be unleashed by Musk and Vivek on millions of stay-at-home bureaucrats
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Powerful new DOGE rule to be unleashed by Musk and Vivek on millions of stay-at-home bureaucrats

Daily Mail  

A Republican unveiled a new bill that will give Donald Trump's DOGE agency the tools and clear direction to hit the ground running on day one of the next administration. DailyMail.com learned that Ernst will be pushing her new 60-page report outlining the most efficient ways for DOGE to root out abuse during their meeting Musk and Ramaswamy are on …

Trump’s made up DOGE agency is recruiting ‘super high-IQ’ people to work 80-hour weeks finding ways to cut spending
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump’s made up DOGE agency is recruiting ‘super high-IQ’ people to work 80-hour weeks finding ways to cut spending

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Department of Government Efficiency, the non-governmental advisory body Donald …

What is DOGE? Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency led by Musk and Ramaswamy
4 months, 2 weeks ago

What is DOGE? Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency led by Musk and Ramaswamy

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump has announced that Elon Musk will head up …

Trump taps Musk and Ramaswamy to lead 'DOGE' — a symbolic agency with massive ambitions
Top News
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump taps Musk and Ramaswamy to lead 'DOGE' — a symbolic agency with massive ambitions

Raw Story  

President-elect Donald Trump made clear Tuesday what he wants billionaire loyalists Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to do in his next administration: lead a department that isn’t expected to be a real federal agency to cut government spending. “I am pleased to announce that the Great Elon Musk, working in conjunction with American Patriot Vivek Ramaswamy, will lead the Department …

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