Elon Musk Is Not Actually In Charge Of DOGE, White House Says
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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 the president’s Executive Office but did not spell out who is its administrator. Fisher said Musk works for the White House Office, confirming press secretary Karoline Leavitt’s assessment of the billionaire’s role. “In that job, Mr. Musk is a Senior Advisor to the President.” The Justice Department defines a special government employee as “anyone who works, or is expected to work, for the government for 130 days or less in a 365-day period.” Fisher said it’s not unusual for special government employees to advise the president, citing the example of Anita Dunn, who served as a senior adviser to former President Joe Biden. “In his role as a Senior Advisor to the President, Mr. Musk has no greater authority than other senior White House advisors,” Fisher said.

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3 days, 14 hours ago

Elon Musk's 'special status' revealed in fascinating detail from Cabinet meeting

Daily Mail  

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The Hindu  

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Raw Story  

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Associated Press  

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Firstpost  

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Associated Press  

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Top House Democrats seek DOGE details, questioning if it operates ‘outside the bounds’ of U.S. law

LA Times  

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Democrats demand DOGE details under Freedom of Information Act
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Democrats demand DOGE details under Freedom of Information Act

India Today  

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"Violated the Constitution in multiple ways": Judge says DOGE's USAID dismantling was likely illegal
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Salon  

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Live Mint  

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1 week, 6 days ago

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Raw Story  

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Raw Story  

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Slate  

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Raw Story  

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

DOGE: Anti-government agency

The Hindu  

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Meet Amy Gleason, the DOGE administrator who may — or may not — be wielding extraordinary power
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Associated Press  

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Raw Story  

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India Today  

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NPR  

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Firstpost  

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

India Today  

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Donald Trump Puts DOGE On A Leash
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Donald Trump Puts DOGE On A Leash

Huff Post  

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Trump says Musk should use 'scalpel' not 'hatchet' in govt cuts
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Raw Story  

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

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Raw Story  

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Raw Story  

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Elon Musk Meets With Capitol Hill Republicans Who Discuss Turning DOGE Cuts Into Law
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

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Huff Post  

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Associated Press  

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NPR  

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

Live Mint  

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Salon  

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Elon Musk to leave ‘first buddy’ role due to 130-day cap? Here's what you need to know

Hindustan Times  

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Huff Post  

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Firstpost  

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The Independent  

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1 month ago

Elon Musk's Doge most unpopular US govt agency in Trump administration, finds survey

Firstpost  

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1 month ago

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Raw Story  

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1 month ago

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India Today  

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1 month ago

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Raw Story  

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55 years, 2 months ago

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Wired  

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1 month ago

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ABC  

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1 month ago

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Hindustan Times  

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Trump orders more layoffs as Musk pledges deeper cuts at first Cabinet meeting
1 month ago

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Firstpost  

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The People Carrying Out Musk’s Plans at DOGE
1 month ago

The People Carrying Out Musk’s Plans at DOGE

New York Times  

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1 month ago

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LA Times  

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1 month ago

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Salon  

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Who is Amy Gleason? DOGE administrator named by White House — but Elon Musk is still in charge
1 month ago

Who is Amy Gleason? DOGE administrator named by White House — but Elon Musk is still in charge

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. The billionaire is “not the U.S. DOGE Service Administrator,” nor is he even an …

Musk and his 'humble tech support' effort get star turn at Trump's Cabinet meeting
1 month ago

Musk and his 'humble tech support' effort get star turn at Trump's Cabinet meeting

Hindustan Times  

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