Was Elon Musk behind Vivek Ramaswamy’s exit from Doge?
2 months ago

Was Elon Musk behind Vivek Ramaswamy’s exit from Doge?

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Vivek Ramaswamy, an Indian-origin biotech entrepreneur, is no longer part of the Department of Government Efficiency, which he was heading with Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Reuters Indian-origin biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy is out of the Department of Government Efficiency that he was supposed to lead with Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Vivek Ramaswamy out of Doge Ramaswamy’s departure from Doge comes just 69 days after US President Donald Trump announced the team. File Photo/Reuters Three people familiar with Musk’s preferences who spoke to Politico revealed that the Tesla CEO, a close confidant of Trump, made it clear he wanted Ramaswamy out of Doge in recent days.

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Trump’s bluntness powered a White House comeback. Now his words are getting him in trouble in court
3 days, 17 hours ago

Trump’s bluntness powered a White House comeback. Now his words are getting him in trouble in court

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump’s shoot-from-the-lip style kept Americans on the edge of their seats during last year’s campaign. President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk speak to reporters near a red Model S Tesla vehicle on the South Lawn of the White House Tuesday, March 11, 2025, in Washington. Share Share Facebook Copy Link copied Print Email X LinkedIn …

'They want to kill me': Elon Musk says his life is in danger because he is 'stopping fraud'
4 days, 7 hours ago

'They want to kill me': Elon Musk says his life is in danger because he is 'stopping fraud'

Firstpost  

Musk stated that government fraud is “so high” that it is contributing to a $2 trillion annual deficit, expressing concern that the US is heading toward bankruptcy due to the “corruption of waste" Elon Musk has been a newsmaker ever since Trump opened a new department and made him its head. Under Musk, the Department of Government Efficiency has fired …

Is Elon Musk an ‘absent CEO’ at Tesla? Expert’s reply will shock you: ‘He does not have the time’
1 week, 1 day ago

Is Elon Musk an ‘absent CEO’ at Tesla? Expert’s reply will shock you: ‘He does not have the time’

Live Mint  

Is Elon Musk an ‘absentee CEO’ at Tesla? Alan Ohnsman, Forbes senior editor of transportation, told the news outlet that while Elon Musk may get briefs and updates, he is not doing what a chief executive officer is supposed to do. Drawing comparison with other CEOs like Tim Cook and Sundar Pichai, the Forbes journalist said that it is ‘simply’ …

Trump news: Is Musk in charge of DOGE, or not?
55 years, 2 months ago

Trump news: Is Musk in charge of DOGE, or not?

Slate  

Slate is offering 6 months of Slate Plus to current and recently laid off federal government employees. And then outside of the black box of the law, Donald Trump is announcing to a joint session of Congress that Musk is the boss of DOGE and he’s making all these decisions. I suggest that where a president is making statements that …

Trump says he will buy a 'new Tesla' to show support for Musk
1 week, 5 days ago

Trump says he will buy a 'new Tesla' to show support for Musk

The Hindu  

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he will buy a new Tesla car to show support for the electric carmaker's chief and his ally Elon Musk amid recent "Tesla Takedown" protests and the slump in the company's stock price. "I'm going to buy a brand new Tesla tomorrow morning as a show of confidence and support for Elon Musk, …

'Legitimate concerns': Tesla investors sound alarm Musk is too focused on DOGE
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1 week, 6 days ago

'Legitimate concerns': Tesla investors sound alarm Musk is too focused on DOGE

Raw Story  

As Tesla’s stock price continues to plummet while tech billionaire Elon Musk barrels ahead with his cost-cutting overhaul of the federal government, frustrated investors are growing concerned that their CEO is missing in action. “Much of the angst among Tesla investors stems from concerns that Musk doesn't appear to be committing enough time to the company in his CEO role …

Trump says Elon Musk should use 'scalpel' not 'hatchet' in government cuts
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Trump says Elon Musk should use 'scalpel' not 'hatchet' in government cuts

India Today  

President Donald Trump responded Thursday to growing criticism over unprecedented cuts to the US government overseen by his billionaire advisor Elon Musk, saying they should be carefully targeted. The President's message represents the first move to rein in the power accorded to Musk, as his Department of Government Efficiency works toward gutting federal staffing and spending. While Musk is not …

Donald Trump thanks Elon Musk for contributions to DOGE Ministry, ‘He didn’t need this…’
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Donald Trump thanks Elon Musk for contributions to DOGE Ministry, ‘He didn’t need this…’

Live Mint  

Donald Trump expressed gratitude to Elon Musk for his work in the Department of Government Efficiency Ministry. Earlier, Donald Trump praised Elon Musk for his leadership in streamlining federal operations to cut government costs. DOGE, led by Elon Musk and created by Donald Trump, aims to significantly reduce federal government costs by cutting spending and jobs. “That’s what democracy is …

Trump admits that Elon Musk is the head of DOGE, contradicting DOJ denials in federal court
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Trump admits that Elon Musk is the head of DOGE, contradicting DOJ denials in federal court

Salon  

It took just a few seconds, but President Donald Trump's shout-out to Elon Musk during his long-winded and combative address to Congress may torpedo his own government's legal arguments in defense of DOGE, whose apparent leader, plaintiffs say, has no legitimate authority to ransack government agencies. GOP lawmakers greeted Trump's tribute with cheers and applause, though the remark was a …

Elon Musk had done ‘no preparation’ for DOGE ahead of Trump’s win so adopted a ‘spaghetti against the wall’ approach
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Elon Musk had done ‘no preparation’ for DOGE ahead of Trump’s win so adopted a ‘spaghetti against the wall’ approach

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. open image in gallery Elon Musk listens to U.S. President Donald Trump speak in …

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez questions Elon Musk’s background: ‘He is a billionaire con man’
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez questions Elon Musk’s background: ‘He is a billionaire con man’

Live Mint  

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, in a new video about the Department of Government Efficiency, attacked Elon Musk and called him a ‘billionaire con man’. He is a billionaire con man with a lot of money.” “He does not have this kind of good background,” she added. We need 100 more AOCs.” “I think the difference between Trump and Elon is that Elon …

White House confirms Elon Musk is not the legal DOGE head– so who is?
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

White House confirms Elon Musk is not the legal DOGE head– so who is?

Firstpost  

Questions surrounding Musk’s official connection to DOGE have been at the centre of ongoing legal disputes. During a court hearing Monday, US District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly pressed government attorneys about Musk’s role So far, the Department of Government Efficiency, a sweeping federal cost-cutting initiative under the Donald Trump administration, has closely been associated with capricious billionaire Elon Musk. During a …

21 workers at Elon Musk's DOGE quit, say will not use expertise to dismantle critical public services
3 weeks, 4 days ago

21 workers at Elon Musk's DOGE quit, say will not use expertise to dismantle critical public services

India Today  

In a joint resignation letter, over 20 employees decided to step down from their role at Department of Government Efficiency, an agency managed by Elon Musk. The letter also cautioned that many of the individuals recruited by Musk to downsize the federal government under President Donald Trump’s administration were political ideologues lacking the expertise or experience needed for the job. …

’Let’s roll’: Vivek Ramaswamy’s thank-you note to Donald Trump, Elon Musk for endorsing him in Ohio governor race
Top News
3 weeks, 5 days ago

’Let’s roll’: Vivek Ramaswamy’s thank-you note to Donald Trump, Elon Musk for endorsing him in Ohio governor race

Live Mint  

Republican billionaire businessman Vivek Ramaswamy, who launched his bid for the Ohio governor, thanked SpaceX and Tesla owner Elon Musk on Tuesday for endorsing him. We’re behind you all the way & we will Make Ohio Great Again!” Ramaswamy joins the Ohio governor's race Vivek Ramaswamy, who was tapped to join the government-efficiency effort led by billionaire Elon Musk, kickstarted …

'He's something special': Vivek Ramaswamy launches Ohio governor bid; Trump, Musk endorse him
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

'He's something special': Vivek Ramaswamy launches Ohio governor bid; Trump, Musk endorse him

Firstpost  

Indian-origin businessman and former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has officially entered the race for the 2026 Ohio gubernatorial election. The Cincinnati-based biotech entrepreneur made the announcement during a rally on Monday 'He's something special': Vivek Ramaswamy launches Ohio governor bid; Trump, Musk endorse him. Reuters Businessman and former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has announced he is running in the elections …

Vivek Ramaswamy launches bid for Ohio governor weeks after quitting DOGE
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Vivek Ramaswamy launches bid for Ohio governor weeks after quitting DOGE

India Today  

Indian-American billionaire and former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, who quit Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency last month, has entered the race for the Ohio governor's post. Republican Dave Yost, Ohio's Attorney General and former state auditor, has already announced his bid for the November 2026 election that is likely to draw other GOP contenders. Ramaswamy's campaign will be …

Is America tired of Musk and DOGE? Poll shows dwindling support for cost-cutting billionaire
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Is America tired of Musk and DOGE? Poll shows dwindling support for cost-cutting billionaire

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. Americans’ support for Elon Musk and Department of Government Efficiency could be waning after …

Elon Musk gets Donald Trump’s seal of approval: ‘Great Job’ running DOGE; Elon Musk responds with classic ‘X’ wit
1 month ago

Elon Musk gets Donald Trump’s seal of approval: ‘Great Job’ running DOGE; Elon Musk responds with classic ‘X’ wit

Live Mint  

US President Donald Trump yet again praised Elon Musk for his leadership in streamlining federal operations through the Department of Government Efficiency. Elon Musk responds Musk, known for his affinity for the letter ‘X’—used in his companies, products, and even his son’s name—responded to Trump’s remarks with a short post on X : "Everything is called X." While the long-term …

CPAC provides a safe space for Elon Musk against Bannon and parental responsibility
1 month ago

CPAC provides a safe space for Elon Musk against Bannon and parental responsibility

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 Elon Musk’s sudden invasion of Donald Trump’s inner circle and …

Elon Musk wants to ‘legalise comedy’: Tesla CEO shares video amid Samay Raina-Ranveer Allahbadia row
1 month ago

Elon Musk wants to ‘legalise comedy’: Tesla CEO shares video amid Samay Raina-Ranveer Allahbadia row

Live Mint  

‘Legalise comedy’, said tech billionaire Elon Musk, who is heading the US government's Department of Government Efficiency. This comes amid Samay Raina-Ranveer Allahbadia row in India over a controversial joke on YouTube show India’s Got Latent. It’s cool!” ‘Freedom of speech is not a real thing in India’ Indian-American comedian Akaash Singh also backed Ranveer Allahbadia and Samay Raina amid …

No More ‘Howdy Modi’ Under Trump 2.0
1 month ago

No More ‘Howdy Modi’ Under Trump 2.0

The Quint  

There have been several instances of President Trump’s core social base exhibiting hostility towards local Indians, who had previously been regarded by the traditional GOP supporters as a model minority. The most striking provocation has come from an openly anti-Indian racist, Marko Elez, who works for the high-profile newly formed Department of Government Efficiency in Trump’s White House, run by …

Donald Trump says Elon Musk was not first choice for DOGE: ’He is good but...’
1 month ago

Donald Trump says Elon Musk was not first choice for DOGE: ’He is good but...’

Live Mint  

Donald Trump recently made a sursprising comment about Elon Musk heading the Department of Government Efficiency revealing that Tesla boss wasn't his first choice for the post. I'm just trying to be useful here.” Amid the massive job cut concern, Trump has assured that Musk will not be involved in any DOGE decisions that may pose a conflict of interest …

Trump undercuts his own lawyers' court arguments he brags Musk 'in charge' at DOGE
1 month ago

Trump undercuts his own lawyers' court arguments he brags Musk 'in charge' at DOGE

Raw Story  

President Donald Trump stepped on his own legal team's arguments in court when he boasted Wednesday about how he had put tech billionaire Elon Musk in charge of the federal government's Department of Government Efficiency task force to eliminate waste and fraud from federal departments. "I signed an order creating the Department of Government Efficiency, and put a man named …

What will Elon Musk do with money DOGE saves? Tesla CEO answers
1 month ago

What will Elon Musk do with money DOGE saves? Tesla CEO answers

Hindustan Times  

An X user asked Elon Musk, the world's richest man, to divide the money that the Department of Government Efficiency saved among all the tax paying Americans. So far, DOGE, or Department of Government Efficiency, has set its sights on the country's foreign aid agency USAID and the education department, among other government bodies. He described it as a “tax …

‘I love the president’: Trump, Musk heap on praise in gushy interview
1 month ago

‘I love the president’: Trump, Musk heap on praise in gushy interview

Al Jazeera  

US president claims DOGE will save hundreds of billions of dollars without cutting healthcare and welfare benefits. In an interview with Fox News that aired on Tuesday, Trump said he had tapped Musk to lead the so-called Department of Government Efficiency as he wanted someone “really smart” to work with. He did Starlink, he did things that were so advanced …

'He doesn't work for DOGE at all': Fox News host grills Karoline Leavitt over Musk's role
Trending News
1 month ago

'He doesn't work for DOGE at all': Fox News host grills Karoline Leavitt over Musk's role

Raw Story  

Fox News host Sandra Smith pressed White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt about whether or not billionaire Elon Musk was an employee of the Department of Government Efficiency, despite President Donald Trump repeatedly claiming his ally heads up the agency. On Monday, Smith pressed Leavitt about the affidavit: "The president has introduced him as the head of DOGE multiple times …

White House says Elon Musk is not in charge at DOGE, but is advising the president
Top News
1 month ago

White House says Elon Musk is not in charge at DOGE, but is advising the president

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The White House says billionaire Elon Musk is not technically part of the Department of Government Efficiency team that is sweeping through federal agencies, but is rather a senior adviser to President Donald Trump. The Trump administration, on the other hand, says Musk is not a DOGE employee and has “no actual authority to make government decisions himself,” …

White House says Elon Musk is not in charge at DOGE, but is advising the president
Top News
1 month ago

White House says Elon Musk is not in charge at DOGE, but is advising the president

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The White House says billionaire Elon Musk is not technically part of the Department of Government Efficiency team that is sweeping through federal agencies, but is rather a senior adviser to President Donald Trump. The Trump administration, on the other hand, says Musk is not a DOGE employee and has “no actual authority to make government decisions himself,” …

Elon Musk Is Not Actually In Charge Of DOGE, White House Says
Top News
1 month ago

Elon Musk Is Not Actually In Charge Of DOGE, White House Says

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING President Donald Trump’s billionaire ally Elon Musk is not actually in charge of the so-called Department of Government Efficiency, according to a Monday court filing, raising more questions about the operation that has wreaked havoc across the federal government. Musk is not the U.S. DOGE Service Administrator.” The White House official said DOGE is a component of …

Elon Musk has no official decision-making role, White House clarifies
1 month ago

Elon Musk has no official decision-making role, White House clarifies

Hindustan Times  

Billionaire Elon Musk is by no means a formal employee of the Department of Government Efficiency and does not have "formal authority to make government decisions," according to a filing from the White House. Elon Musk speaks in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington Elon Musk, who is believed to be the de facto head of DOGE, …

Elon Musk not an employee of DOGE, has no formal decision-making authority: White House
1 month ago

Elon Musk not an employee of DOGE, has no formal decision-making authority: White House

The Hindu  

Elon Musk is not an official employee of the Department of Government Efficiency and has "no formal authority to make government decisions", according to a White House court filing. According to the filing on Monday by Joshua Fisher, director of the Office of Administration, Mr. Musk "is an employee of the White House. "Like other senior White House advisors, Mr. …

Elon Musk is not DOGE employee, has no authority to fire anyone: White House
1 month ago

Elon Musk is not DOGE employee, has no authority to fire anyone: White House

Live Mint  

As questions and concerns grow over Elon Musk's authority in the new Donald Trump administration—particularly as the chief of the Department of Government Efficiency amid mass firings to eliminate 'wasteful spending', the White House has clarified that the billionaire is “not” an employee of the department and holds no power to make decisions. Clarifying Elon Musk's role in the new …

Elon Musk's DOGE fires FDA officials regulating his brain implant company: report
1 month ago

Elon Musk's DOGE fires FDA officials regulating his brain implant company: report

Raw Story  

Some of the latest employees on the chopping block at tech billionaire Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency task force are Food and Drug Administration staff who oversee regulation of one of Musk's companies, Reuters reported Monday evening. Layoffs at the FDA, according to Rachael Levy and Marisa Taylor, include "about 20 people in the FDA’s office of neurological and …

Elon Musk's DOGE requests access to sensitive US tax system, sparks privacy concerns
1 month ago

Elon Musk's DOGE requests access to sensitive US tax system, sparks privacy concerns

Hindustan Times  

Billionaire Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency has raised alarms after requesting access to the US tax office's system, which contains sensitive financial data about millions of Americans, according to reports from US media outlets. Elon Musk speaks next to US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC Led by Elon Musk, who …

‘Stop Musk’s Coup’: What are the ‘TeslaTakeover’ protests against Elon Musk in the US?
1 month ago

‘Stop Musk’s Coup’: What are the ‘TeslaTakeover’ protests against Elon Musk in the US?

Firstpost  

Elon Musk’s latest efforts, such as dismantling agencies and firing federal employees, have triggered protests outside Tesla showrooms across cities in the US. The ‘TeslaTakeover’ hashtag has also been trending on social media A demonstrator holds a sign during a protest at electric carmaker Tesla's showroom in Seattle, Washington, US. A demonstrator holds signs referencing democracy and Elon Musk during …

Elon Musk's DOGE agency is at the centre of controversy in the US. So what is it?
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1 month, 1 week ago

Elon Musk's DOGE agency is at the centre of controversy in the US. So what is it?

ABC  

It's not a cryptocurrency or the renowned internet meme. It's escalated the legal fight over Mr Musk's influence in the White House, with a group of state attorneys-general alleging the president gave Mr Musk "unchecked legal authority" without Congress's approval. Since Mr Trump established the task force, Mr Musk has dispatched members of DOGE to scrutinise sensitive personnel and payment …

The DOGE Squad Is Squandering a Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity
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1 month, 1 week 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 …

Elon Musk appears at White House defending DOGE’s work
1 month, 1 week ago

Elon Musk appears at White House defending DOGE’s work

Al Jazeera  

The billionaire Trump ally has pushed back at criticism over transparency, saying his department’s work is ‘common sense’. President Donald Trump’s adviser Elon Musk made a rare public appearance at the White House on Tuesday to defend the swift and extensive cuts he’s pushing across the federal government, amid concerns that he’s amassing power with little transparency or accountability. Wearing …

Meet Steve Davis, Elon Musk’s cost-cutting crusader at Doge
1 month, 1 week ago

Meet Steve Davis, Elon Musk’s cost-cutting crusader at Doge

Firstpost  

Steve Davis, Elon Musk’s longtime lieutenant, is now leading cost-cutting efforts at the Department of Government Efficiency. File Image/AFP For over two decades, Steve Davis has been one of Elon Musk’s most trusted executives, known for his relentless cost-cutting measures at multiple Musk-led companies, including SpaceX, The Boring Company, and Twitter. His go-to advice for staff negotiating deals: “Go back …

‘Swindler, Scam Altman’: Elon Musk after Sam Altman mocks his $97.4 billion bid for OpenAI
1 month, 1 week ago

‘Swindler, Scam Altman’: Elon Musk after Sam Altman mocks his $97.4 billion bid for OpenAI

Hindustan Times  

A group of investors led by Elon Musk has offered to buy the nonprofit that controls OpenAI for nearly $100 billion, marking an escalation in the old clash between the Tesla chief and the artificial intelligence company he co-founded. With the unsolicited bid of $97.4 billion, Musk said he hopes to return OpenAI to being “the open-source, safety-focused force for …

Who is Nikhil Rajpal, the Indian-origin engineer who is part of Elon Musk’s controversial Doge?
1 month, 1 week ago

Who is Nikhil Rajpal, the Indian-origin engineer who is part of Elon Musk’s controversial Doge?

Firstpost  

Nikhil Rajpal, a 30-year-old engineer with ties to Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, has sparked controversy over his appointment at NOAA. Despite no prior experience in climate science, he was granted high-level access, raising concerns about Doge’s expanding influence across US government agencies Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk arrives to the inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump in …

Donald Trump defends work of Elon Musk's DOGE amid criticism
1 month, 1 week ago

Donald Trump defends work of Elon Musk's DOGE amid criticism

ABC  

US President Donald Trump has defended tech billionaire Elon Musk amid alarm at some of the steps taken by his Department of Government Efficiency. In an interview aired before the Super Bowl, Mr Trump told Fox News Mr Musk was "not gaining anything" from his work within the US government. Mr Trump said Mr Musk, the world's richest man, had …

Trump Super Bowl interview: US President taps Elon Musk to find ‘billions’ in fraud at Pentagon, says ‘in 24 hours …’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump Super Bowl interview: US President taps Elon Musk to find ‘billions’ in fraud at Pentagon, says ‘in 24 hours …’

Live Mint  

US President Donald Trump has outlined his plans to overhaul federal agencies, enlisting billionaire Elon Musk to spearhead efforts to eliminate what he calls “wasteful spending.” Trump on Musk’s role in Government Efficiency Trump praised Musk’s involvement, emphasising that the Tesla and SpaceX CEO was not seeking personal gain from his role. The President claimed that these efforts would uncover …

Elon Musk dodges DOGE scrutiny while expanding his power in Washington
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk dodges DOGE scrutiny while expanding his power in Washington

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Elon Musk made a clear promise after Donald Trump decided to put him in charge of making the government more efficient. Donald K. Sherman, executive director of Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, said Trump has allowed Musk to “exert unprecedented power and authority over government systems” with “maximal secrecy and little-to-no accountability.” The White House insisted …

'Replacing human workforce': Federal insider spills about Elon Musk's 'end goal'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'Replacing human workforce': Federal insider spills about Elon Musk's 'end goal'

Raw Story  

Elon Musk hopes to eventually replace the entire human workforce within the federal government, instead implementing machines and AI, a federal insider said, according to a new report. A new weekend report suggests Musk's "end goal" ties these issues together. "In less than three weeks, Musk’s U.S. DOGE Service has followed the same playbook at one federal agency after another: …

DOGE employee who made racial remarks against Indians likely to be reinstated by Elon Musk
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

DOGE employee who made racial remarks against Indians likely to be reinstated by Elon Musk

Op India  

A staff member of the Department of Government Efficiency, a newly formed department in the Trump administration headed by Elon Musk, resigned after his racial social media posts from the past surfaced online. — Elon Musk February 7, 2025 While disagreeing with Elez’s racist posts, US Vice-President J D Vance, who is married to someone of Indian origin, came out …

Musk says he will bring back DOGE staffer who resigned after a report of racist postings
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Musk says he will bring back DOGE staffer who resigned after a report of racist postings

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Elon Musk said on Friday he is re-hiring a staff member at the Department of Government Efficiency who resigned a day earlier after he was linked to social media posts that espoused racism. Musk, in a post on his social media network X, said he would bring back Marko Elez after Vice President JD Vance called for him …

Elon Musk: Bad news about some of those DOGE staffers.
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk: Bad news about some of those DOGE staffers.

Slate  

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. Related From Slate Trump’s Habit of Breaking Everything Sure Is Teaching Me a Lot That I Wish I Didn’t Have to Learn The Kliger account, Brown found, recently retweeted a Twitter/X post by Nick Fuentes, a far-right streamer who …

Elon Musk asks his X army to weigh in on bringing back DOGE staffer, 25, who resigned over racist posts
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk asks his X army to weigh in on bringing back DOGE staffer, 25, who resigned over racist posts

Daily Mail  

DOGE head Elon Musk is conducting an online poll about whether to give another chance to his 25-year-old aide who resigned after his posts in favor of eugenics were revealed. Musk's online poll came hours after Marko Elez, the aide who was fighting to gain access to a database with Treasury payments totaling trillions, stepped down. DOGE head Elon Musk …

Who is part of Elon Musk's DOGE, and what are they doing?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Who is part of Elon Musk's DOGE, and what are they doing?

NPR  

Who is part of Elon Musk's DOGE, and what are they doing? Staffers connected to DOGE and often to Musk's companies, including SpaceX and Tesla, are fanning out across federal agencies, where they are gaining access to sensitive systems and information on government payments and employees. Trump added that his administration's cost-cutting focus would also soon turn to the Education …

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