Vivek Ramaswamy on DOGE plan: Elon Musk and I will take chainsaw to bureaucracy
1 month, 1 week ago

Vivek Ramaswamy on DOGE plan: Elon Musk and I will take chainsaw to bureaucracy

India Today  

Indian-origin entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy vowed to overhaul American bureaucracy alongside Tesla CEO Elon Musk under their newly formed Department of Government Efficiency, declaring their intent to “take a chainsaw” to inefficiency in Washington. "Elon Musk and I are in a position to start the mass deportations of millions of unelected federal bureaucrats out of the D.C. bureaucracy," he told attendees at a gala hosted at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida on Thursday. "And I don't know if you've got to know Elon yet, but he doesn't bring a chisel, he brings a chainsaw, and we're going to be taking it to that bureaucracy,” the biotech CEO added. Meanwhile, Musk and Ramaswamy committed to being transparent with the American public about their department’s operations and functioning through weekly “Dogecasts” livestreamed on X, the social media platform owned by Musk.

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Elon Musk's DOGE bombarded with insider tips on government waste. Here's what they revealed
1 week, 3 days ago

Elon Musk's DOGE bombarded with insider tips on government waste. Here's what they revealed

Hindustan Times  

Senator Joni Ernst, a Republican working with Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy-driven Department of Government Efficiency, has taken on a new case of alleged government waste. Insiders flood Elon Musk's DOGE with government waste tips, including beach-living worker on DC salary. “Florida man moonlighting as a 'real estate professional' while allegedly slacking at his day job is just one of …

Elon Musk reportedly spent over $250 Million supporting Donald Trump’s presidential campaign
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Elon Musk reportedly spent over $250 Million supporting Donald Trump’s presidential campaign

Hindustan Times  

Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, funnelled over $250 million during the final months of this year’s election to help Donald Trump secure the presidency, according to federal filings released Thursday. Among Musk’s more unconventional efforts was a $20 million contribution to a super PAC named after Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the late liberal Supreme Court justice. How Musk funding Trump's …

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy bring Trump's DOGE to Capitol Hill
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy bring Trump's DOGE to Capitol Hill

Deccan Chronicle  

Billionaire Elon Musk and fellow entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy spent several hours Thursday swapping ideas with lawmakers about President-elect Donald Trump's DOGE initiative to dismantle parts of the federal government.Meeting behind closed doors at the Capitol, Musk told the mostly Republican lawmakers they would be keeping a “naughty and nice” list of those who join in the budget slashing proposals and …

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's DOGE mission: Revolutionising governance on Capitol Hill
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's DOGE mission: Revolutionising governance on Capitol Hill

India Today  

WASHINGTON: It's DOGE time at the US Capitol. Billionaire Elon Musk arrived at Capitol Hill on Thursday, expected to be joined by fellow entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, for meetings with legislators behind closed doors about President-elect Donald Trump's plans to “dismantle” the federal government. “I think that’ll be a great start to the whole process,” said Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., …

Elon Musk Meets With Lawmakers About ‘DOGE’ Crusade Against Government Spending
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Elon Musk Meets With Lawmakers About ‘DOGE’ Crusade Against Government Spending

Huff Post  

Elon Musk, from left, carries his son X Æ A-Xii, joined by Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., and Vivek Ramaswamy, as they convene a meeting of President-elect Donald Trump's planned Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, at the Capitol on Thursday. WASHINGTON — Tech entrepreneurs Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy came to Capitol Hill Thursday to join Republicans …

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy bring Trump’s DOGE to Capitol Hill
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy bring Trump’s DOGE to Capitol Hill

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Billionaire Elon Musk and fellow entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy spent several hours Thursday swapping ideas with lawmakers about President-elect Donald Trump’sDOGE initiative to dismantle parts of the federal government. “We’re going to see a lot of change around here in Washington,” said House Speaker Mike Johnson, as Musk, with his young son on his shoulders, breezed by and into …

'Disaster': Senior Republican aide predicts what will get Elon Musk 'bounced by Trump'
2 weeks, 4 days ago

'Disaster': Senior Republican aide predicts what will get Elon Musk 'bounced by Trump'

Raw Story  

X CEO Elon Musk is scheduled to meet with congressional Republicans to pitch his drastic budget-cutting plans, and it's already causing concern for some on Capitol Hill. An unnamed Republican Senate aide who spoke with Punchbowl News' Jake Sherman on Thursday predicted that Musk and fellow Department of Government Efficiency leader Vivek Ramaswamy would create massive political headaches for Republicans …

Ramaswamy hopes firing federal workers will be 'good' for them: report
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Ramaswamy hopes firing federal workers will be 'good' for them: report

Raw Story  

Billionaire tech entrepreneur turned Donald Trump loyalist Vivek Ramaswamy is already making it known what he thinks needs to be done to improve the federal workforce even before the proposed “Department of Government Efficiency” has formed. Ramaswamy – who along with fellow billionaire Elon Musk was tapped to lead the new agency known as “DOGE” – hopes to significantly slash …

Vivek Ramaswamy ridiculed Elon Musk as 'circus monkey' before they joined forces: report
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Vivek Ramaswamy ridiculed Elon Musk as 'circus monkey' before they joined forces: report

Raw Story  

The partnership between tech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy and billionaire Elon Musk as they begin working for Donald Trump's proposed Department of Government Efficiency may be off to an awkward start after CNN dug up some attacks Ramaswamy made about his partner in rooting out what they believe to be government inefficiency. According to a report from CNN's KFiles, Musk came …

Before DOGE, Ramaswamy spent years attacking Musk for ties to China
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Before DOGE, Ramaswamy spent years attacking Musk for ties to China

CNN  

CNN — Vivek Ramaswamy, the co-chair of the proposed Department of Government Efficiency alongside billionaire Elon Musk, has a lengthy history of attacking his partner’s ties to China, frequently referring to Musk as a “circus monkey” and a puppet for the Chinese Communist Party. Trump’s statement last month announcing the creation of DOGE quoted Musk as saying that “this will …

Before DOGE, Ramaswamy spent years attacking Musk for ties to China
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Before DOGE, Ramaswamy spent years attacking Musk for ties to China

CNN  

CNN — Vivek Ramaswamy, the co-chair of the proposed Department of Government Efficiency alongside billionaire Elon Musk, has a lengthy history of attacking his partner’s ties to China, frequently referring to Musk as a “circus monkey” and a puppet for the Chinese Communist Party. Trump’s statement last month announcing the creation of DOGE quoted Musk as saying that “this will …

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy take their DOGE government efficiency pitch to the Hill
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy take their DOGE government efficiency pitch to the Hill

NPR  

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy take their DOGE government efficiency pitch to the Hill toggle caption Brandon Bell/Pool via AP Tech billionaire Elon Musk and former Republican presidential primary candidate Vivek Ramaswamy head to Capitol Hill on Thursday to present their ideas for President-elect Donald Trump's "Department of Government Efficiency," or DOGE. House Speaker Mike Johnson posted on X, Musk's …

Elon Musk says DOGE will delete itself. Here's when it will happen
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Elon Musk says DOGE will delete itself. Here's when it will happen

India Today  

The Department of Government Efficiency, created by US President-elect Donald Trump to dismantle federal bureaucracy, has an expiration date, and co-leaders Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are committed to meeting the deadline. Since taking charge of DOGE, Musk has targeted key government agencies by proposing to “delete” them. Last week, Musk tweeted, “Delete CFPB,” referring to the Consumer Financial Protection …

Bernie Sanders turns heads with support for Donald Trump's DOGE, ‘Elon Musk is right’
3 weeks ago

Bernie Sanders turns heads with support for Donald Trump's DOGE, ‘Elon Musk is right’

Hindustan Times  

Bernie Sanders recently expressed his support for Donald Trump’s planned new Department of Government Efficiency. The lefty senator even admitted that “Elon Musk is right.” Bernie Sanders turns heads with support for Donald Trump's DOGE “The Pentagon, with a budget of $886 billion, just failed its 7th audit in a row. The general public supports @DOGE holding government accountable to …

Musk’s DOGE plans rely on White House budget office. Conflicts await.
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Musk’s DOGE plans rely on White House budget office. Conflicts await.

Live Mint  

Elon Musk’s influence over federal spending will flow through a White House budget office that helps develop regulations that affect his business empire. Musk and Ramaswamy have said the organization will work closely with the White House Office of Management and Budget, which analyzes federal spending and guides implementation of regulations. Musk and Ramaswamy encouraged Trump to reappoint as OMB …

'Pure lunacy': Dem says Musk's DOGE is in 'kids playground' — and Senate will ignore them
3 weeks, 4 days ago

'Pure lunacy': Dem says Musk's DOGE is in 'kids playground' — and Senate will ignore them

Raw Story  

A former Democratic lawmaker took tech billionaire Elon Musk to task on Wednesday while calling into question how much authority he will actually wield in Washington once he assumes his new quasi-government role. CNN contributor Bakari Sellers, a former South Carolina state representative, made the comments during an appearance on CNN, where he also gave props to Donald Trump’s incoming …

DOGE: How far could Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy go to cut federal regulations?
3 weeks, 4 days ago

DOGE: How far could Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy go to cut federal regulations?

CNN  

CNN — Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy intend to lean on two recent Supreme Court rulings that they argue will make it easier to tear up a multitude of federal regulations. “These recent Supreme Court rulings won’t make their life easier in reducing the stock of existing regulations,” said James Broughel, senior fellow at the Competitive Enterprise Institute, a free-market …

Maye Musk describes Elon-Trump friendship as 'toddlers on a playdate', reveals how their bromance could end
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Maye Musk describes Elon-Trump friendship as 'toddlers on a playdate', reveals how their bromance could end

Hindustan Times  

As Elon Musk and Donald Trump's friendship has become ‘the Talk of the town’ following the latter’s massive victory in the 2024 US election, the billionaire's mother, Maye Musk, has weighed in on the duo's bonhomie. Elon Musk and his mother Maye Musk, who assisted Trump in regaining the White House, now seeks to reform the federal system as he …

Elon Musk has a warning for Donald Trump administration: ‘America is speeding towards...’
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Elon Musk has a warning for Donald Trump administration: ‘America is speeding towards...’

Live Mint  

Billionaire Elon Musk has issued a stark warning about the US economy, claiming the country is heading towards “bankruptcy” due to widening deficits between government spending and revenue. According to the post, the US government's revenue comes from sources like individual income tax, payroll tax, corporate income tax, customs duties, sales and excise tax, and others. In another post on …

Even one-time Trump critics are lining up to work with DOGE
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Even one-time Trump critics are lining up to work with DOGE

Politico  

Many of those Republicans have previously pushed to cut spending, making DOGE an opportunity to bear hug one of Trump’s first big initiatives and also advance their own long-held goals. Greene said in a statement that her subcommittee will “work hand in hand with President Trump, Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy, and the entire DOGE team.” House Oversight Chair James Comer …

Elon, Inc: The DOGE Team of MAGA Billionaires Takes Shape
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Elon, Inc: The DOGE Team of MAGA Billionaires Takes Shape

Bloomberg  

Elon, Inc: The DOGE Team of MAGA Billionaires Takes Shape Elon, Inc The DOGE Team of MAGA Billionaires Takes Shape Arrow Right 36:02 There have been a lot of raised eyebrows over Elon Musk’s “DOGE”, short for Trump 2.0’s “Department of Government Efficiency.” It’s Donald Trump’s project for Musk: he’s assigned his wealthiest donor the task of cutting government spending …

Elon Musk mocks own government efficiency department with ‘I can’t believe DOGE is real’ post with laughing emojis
4 weeks ago

Elon Musk mocks own government efficiency department with ‘I can’t believe DOGE is real’ post with laughing emojis

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 has shared his own disbelief that the government …

What do Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy plan to do with DOGE?
4 weeks ago

What do Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy plan to do with DOGE?

Al Jazeera  

Musk wants to slash US government spending by a third, and Ramaswamy wants to cut 75% of the federal workforce. For months, Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, has been pushing for a department to slash United States government spending. On November 12, President-elect Donald Trump made his wish come true and announced that Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, an entrepreneur …

'Hey, you can’t do this': Expert blows hole in Musk and Ramaswamy's big plans
4 weeks ago

'Hey, you can’t do this': Expert blows hole in Musk and Ramaswamy's big plans

Raw Story  

In a column expressing skepticism what Donald Trump's proposed "Department of Government Efficiency" will be able to accomplish, an expert at the Brookings Institution, who played a key part in former Vice President Al Gore's "Re-inventing Government" initiative, told the Washington Post's Dan Balz that the incoming administration is in for a dose of political reality. With the president-elect selecting …

Elon Musk’s budget crusade could cause a constitutional clash in Trump’s second term
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Elon Musk’s budget crusade could cause a constitutional clash in Trump’s second term

LA Times  

President-elect Donald Trump walks with Elon Musk before the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket last week in Boca Chica, Texas. Now is the moment for decisive action.” Trump has already suggested taking such a big step, saying last year that he would “use the president’s long-recognized impoundment power to squeeze the bloated federal bureaucracy …

Experts: DOGE scheme doomed because of Musk and Ramaswamy's "meme-level understanding" of spending
1 month ago

Experts: DOGE scheme doomed because of Musk and Ramaswamy's "meme-level understanding" of spending

Salon  

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, the billionaires President-elect Donald Trump picked to lead the new Department of Government Efficiency, have made their aspirations of slashing government spending clear, promising to bring a "chainsaw" to federal bureaucracy and costs. "For anything the federal government is spending, there's going to be an appropriation," Reich told Salon in a phone interview. In their …

Dogecast podcasts: Vivek Ramaswamy promises to expose government waste, corruption and deliver real solutions
1 month ago

Dogecast podcasts: Vivek Ramaswamy promises to expose government waste, corruption and deliver real solutions

Live Mint  

Vivek Ramaswamy, the co-head of President-elect Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency, has announced that he and Elon Musk will launch a new podcast series called "Dogecasts," aimed at providing transparency into their efforts to overhaul government operations. Vivek Ramaswamy shared the news in a video uploaded to his YouTube channel on November 21, where he explained the goal of …

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy’s ‘budget cuts’ could spark constitutional clash in Trump presidency: Report
1 month ago

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy’s ‘budget cuts’ could spark constitutional clash in Trump presidency: Report

Live Mint  

When Elon Musk first proposed a new initiative to reduce the size of government, Donald Trump didn’t seem to take it seriously. His eventual name for the idea But now that Trump has won the election, Musk's fantasy is becoming reality, with the potential to spark a constitutional clash over the balance of power in Washington, reported AP, citing Elon …

Skeptical lawmaker thinks Elon Musk will become ‘frustrated fairly quickly’ with DOGE role
1 month ago

Skeptical lawmaker thinks Elon Musk will become ‘frustrated fairly quickly’ with DOGE role

Raw Story  

It won’t be long before tech billionaire and Donald Trump pal Elon Musk becomes irked by Washington with his new advisory role in the incoming president’s next administration. That was the message from Rep. Ro Khanna, who aired his thoughts on POLITICO’s Tech podcast Thursday about Musk and his proposals to slash spending and eliminate large portions of the federal …

Elon Musk’s budget crusade could cause a constitutional clash in Trump’s second term
1 month ago

Elon Musk’s budget crusade could cause a constitutional clash in Trump’s second term

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — When Elon Musk first suggested a new effort to cut the size of government, Donald Trump didn’t seem to take it seriously. Now is the moment for decisive action.” Trump has already suggested taking such a big step, saying last year that he would “use the president’s long-recognized impoundment power to squeeze the bloated federal bureaucracy for massive …

Musk outlines plans for mass cuts as Trump 'efficiency' czar
1 month ago

Musk outlines plans for mass cuts as Trump 'efficiency' czar

Raw Story  

Elon Musk outlined plans Wednesday for his new role as "efficiency" czar -- signaling an assault on federal spending and staffing that would be backed by President-elect Donald Trump's executive powers and a conservative Supreme Court. We will serve as outside volunteers, not federal officials or employees," Musk and Ramaswamy wrote in their most detailed remarks since Trump named them …

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy aim to follow Supreme Court decisions to limit US agencies
1 month ago

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy aim to follow Supreme Court decisions to limit US agencies

Hindustan Times  

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy said the government efficiency panel that President-elect Donald Trump has named them to lead will follow recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings that they say can be used to take power away from federal agencies and reduce regulations the two call unnecessary, costly and inefficient. US entrepreneur and former Republican presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy and SpaceX, …

Musk and Ramaswamy are banking on the Supreme Court letting Trump unilaterally slash spending
1 month ago

Musk and Ramaswamy are banking on the Supreme Court letting Trump unilaterally slash spending

Salon  

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, two billionaires appointed by President-elect Donald Trump to oversee the so-called Department of Government Efficiency, say they will rely on recent Supreme Court rulings to justify unilaterally cut down federal agencies and wipe away existing regulations. In 2022, the court found that federal agencies cannot address "major questions" with broad economic or social impact without …

Trump 'efficiency' co-leader suggests Dept. of Education will be 'deleted outright'
1 month ago

Trump 'efficiency' co-leader suggests Dept. of Education will be 'deleted outright'

Raw Story  

Vivek Ramaswamy, co-leading President-elect Donald Trump's so-called Department of Government Efficiency with billionaire Elon Musk, suggested over the weekend that the federal Dept. "Elon and I aren't in this for the credit," Ramaswamy explained to Fox News host Maria Bartiromo on Sunday. "But I think we're gonna build the consensus to make the kind of deep cuts that haven't been …

This Week in Explainers: What changes will Musk and Ramaswamy-led DOGE bring to the US
1 month ago

This Week in Explainers: What changes will Musk and Ramaswamy-led DOGE bring to the US

Firstpost  

US President-elect Donald Trump is fast filling the positions in his new administration. This and more in our weekly roundup US President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk to lead the new Department of Government Efficiency. 2) This week also saw Trump putting the biggest question to bed — would he find a place for his ‘buddy’ …

Vivek Ramaswamy indicates massive government job cuts in US
1 month, 1 week ago

Vivek Ramaswamy indicates massive government job cuts in US

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: Entrepreneur-turned politician Vivek Ramaswamy, who along with Tesla owner Elon Musk has been nominated in-charge of the Department of Government Efficiency, has indicated a massive cut in federal government jobs in the United States. That, too, is how we're going to save this country,” Ramaswamy, an Indian American, said at an event in Mar-a-Lago in Florida on Thursday. “It …

Shobhaa De | Tu Cheez Badi Hai Musk Musk… Trump on a roll
1 month, 1 week ago

Shobhaa De | Tu Cheez Badi Hai Musk Musk… Trump on a roll

Deccan Chronicle  

Civility has staged an unexpected comeback on the sullied stage of American politics as the bombastic bluff-master, President-elect Donald Trump, shook hands with President Joe Biden at a cordial White House one-on-one meeting at the Oval Office, adhering to a tradition he himself had crudely shunned when he lost the race to Mr Biden four years ago. Given the slanging …

DOGE’s zero-pay recruitment call for super high-IQ leaders to slash Government waste
1 month, 1 week ago

DOGE’s zero-pay recruitment call for super high-IQ leaders to slash Government waste

Live Mint  

The Department of Government Efficiency has issued a call for individuals to join its initiative to streamline federal operations. In a post on X, DOGE emphasized its need for "super high-IQ small-government revolutionaries" committed to cutting costs through unglamorous yet impactful work. In a tweet, he contrasted DOGE's mission with the current state of government, where many officials "do little …

New ‘Department Of Government Efficiency’ Is Actually A Familiar Swamp Creature
1 month, 1 week ago

New ‘Department Of Government Efficiency’ Is Actually A Familiar Swamp Creature

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump has named entrepreneurs Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to head a new initiative aimed at cutting federal spending. Everybody wants to be on a blue-ribbon committee.” In his Monday announcement about DOGE, Trump indicated it would not be a formal part of his administration, saying it would instead “provide advice and guidance …

What Trump’s Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy pick means to the U.S. government?
1 month, 1 week ago

What Trump’s Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy pick means to the U.S. government?

The Hindu  

Story so far: The U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday handpicked tech billionaire Elon Musk and biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy to lead his incoming regime’s effort to cut down bureaucracy in the U.S. Federal government. Mr. Trump said in a statement that the duo will lead the Department of Government Efficiency and pave the way “to dismantle Government Bureaucracy, slash …

Elon Musk's DOGE begins mass hiring spree - but there's a huge catch
1 month, 1 week ago

Elon Musk's DOGE begins mass hiring spree - but there's a huge catch

Daily Mail  

Billionaires Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have started hiring for their newly formed Department of Government Efficiency, but applicants must be subscribed to X to submit their resumes - and the work will be unpaid. President-elect Donald Trump tapped the Tesla CEO and former Republican presidential candidate duo to run the newly-created department dubbed DOGE on Tuesday. Trump said DOGE …

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy won’t get paid to lead DOGE? World’s richest man claims
1 month, 1 week ago

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy won’t get paid to lead DOGE? World’s richest man claims

Hindustan Times  

Donald Trump recently announced that billionaire Elon Musk and former Republican Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy would jointly head the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency. Donald Trump announced that Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will jointly manage the Department of Government Efficiency or DOGE. In a statement on the social networking platform Truth Social, Donald Trump announced that this department …

DOGE: How Elon Musk could use his new meme "department" to target government employees and programs
1 month, 1 week ago

DOGE: How Elon Musk could use his new meme "department" to target government employees and programs

Salon  

President-elect Donald Trump is gifting two of his most ardent billionaire supporters, Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, with control over a so-called Department of Government Efficiency and with it a supposed mandate to "dismantle Government Bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure federal agencies.” According to the announcement, DOGE will be an advisory department that operates "outside of …

Elon Musk's DOGE is hiring on X: Need super-high IQ, willing to work 80+ hours
1 month, 1 week ago

Elon Musk's DOGE is hiring on X: Need super-high IQ, willing to work 80+ hours

India Today  

In an unusual hiring drive, Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, tapped by US President-elect Donald Trump to lead the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency, are seeking applicants through the social media platform X. The department, however, made it clear that it is not looking for "more part-time idea generators" but instead seeks "super high-IQ small-government revolutionaries willing to work …

Opinion: Elon Musk's role in DOGE - Will he need to step away from his companies?
1 month, 1 week ago

Opinion: Elon Musk's role in DOGE - Will he need to step away from his companies?

India Today  

With Elon Musk ready to shake things up with his newly formed Department of Government Efficiency, conflict-of-interest laws and ethical considerations will come into play. While the specific details of how Musk would structure his involvement in DOGE would depend on his role—whether the role does become a formal government position or can he serve as an informal advisor. If …

What is DOGE? Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency led by Musk and Ramaswamy
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Elon Musk to 'gameify' DOGE, create leaderboard for ‘insanely dumb’ spending of US tax dollars
1 month, 1 week ago

Elon Musk to 'gameify' DOGE, create leaderboard for ‘insanely dumb’ spending of US tax dollars

Firstpost  

Despite the playful acronym and meme-ready name, the mission is ambitious: combat government waste, fraud, and abuse, and make it an engaging public spectacle. Musk seems determined to ensure that this effort isn’t just impactful but also entertaining While DOGE sounds like a new department, it technically won’t be an official federal agency, as only Congress can establish those. Image …

Never-Trump Pundit Laughs At Idea Of Musk And Ramaswamy's 'Department of Government Efficiency'
1 month, 1 week ago

Never-Trump Pundit Laughs At Idea Of Musk And Ramaswamy's 'Department of Government Efficiency'

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Commentator George Conway doesn’t seem worried about the damage social media platform owner Elon Musk and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy could do as the leaders of the proposed “Department of Government Efficiency.” In an appearance on MSNBC’s “Alex Wagner Tonight” to talk about Donald Trump’s slate of potential political appointees on Tuesday, the longtime Trump critic was dismissive …

'Laughable': Trump 'efficiency' effort shredded by nervous experts
1 month, 1 week ago

'Laughable': Trump 'efficiency' effort shredded by nervous experts

Raw Story  

President-elect Donald Trump's plans to make the federal government more efficient with help from his billionaire buddies is spurring chuckles from experts who find the plan absurd — and dangerous. Trump this week claimed Elon Musk will lead a so-called "Department of Government Efficiency" to cut down on unnecessary government spending by decimating federal agencies — but experts predict he'll …

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