Member of Elon Musk's DOGE team resigns after racist posts resurface
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Member of Elon Musk's DOGE team resigns after racist posts resurface

NPR  

Member of Elon Musk's DOGE team resigns after racist posts resurface toggle caption Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images A staffer connected to Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency resigned on Thursday after now-deleted racist social media posts were resurfaced. Sponsor Message The Wall Street Journal reported on a number of 2024 posts from an account connected to Elez on Musk's X platform and noted that White House officials confirmed his resignation after the paper pointed out Elez's activity on the social media site. Sponsor Message Elez's access to the Treasury payment system had raised alarms over whether sensitive data, including banking information of millions of Americans, is being shared with Musk and his allies. A Justice Department lawyer said that Elez and another special employee at the Treasury connected to DOGE, Tom Krause, had "read-only" access to the payments system and that no data was being shared outside the agency, including with Musk's White House-based DOGE team.

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DOGE staffer broke treasury rules transmitting personal data
1 week, 1 day ago

DOGE staffer broke treasury rules transmitting personal data

Hindustan Times  

A staffer for the Department of Government Efficiency violated Treasury Department policies when he sent a spreadsheet containing personal information to two other people in the Trump administration, a federal official revealed in a court filing Friday. The details about the data exchange come out of a forensic analysis Treasury conducted as part of a lawsuit brought by New York …

These Are the 10 DOGE Operatives Inside the Social Security Administration
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55 years, 2 months ago

These Are the 10 DOGE Operatives Inside the Social Security Administration

Wired  

At least 10 people associated with Elon Musk’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency are now working at the Social Security Administration, according to government records reviewed by WIRED; this includes a number of young engineers whose presence at the SSA has not been reported. The ballooning of DOGE’s presence at the federal agency—which Bloomberg, citing sworn statements filed in federal …

Musk pushing Social Security to end phone service — forcing seniors to go online for help
1 week, 5 days ago

Musk pushing Social Security to end phone service — forcing seniors to go online for help

Raw Story  

The Social Security Administration may drastically cut back the phone service relied on by 73 million retired and disabled Americans under pressure from Elon Musk's team in the U.S. DOGE Service. The agency's leadership is considering a proposal to end telephone service for processing claims and direct-deposit bank transactions and instead direct elderly and disabled people to go online or …

Elon Musk's 'hostile takeover' of Social Security Administration detailed by insider
2 weeks ago

Elon Musk's 'hostile takeover' of Social Security Administration detailed by insider

Raw Story  

A former insider at the Social Security Administration has gone on the record to describe a "hostile takeover" by Elon Musk and his minions at the Department of Government Efficiency. As reported by the Washington Post, former SSA acting chief of staff Tiffany Flick is claiming as part of a lawsuit that Musk and his henchmen barged into the SSA …

Trump admits that Elon Musk is the head of DOGE, contradicting DOJ denials in federal court
2 weeks, 6 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, 3 days 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 …

That $5,000 check from Elon Musk? Don’t spend it quite yet.
3 weeks, 5 days ago

That $5,000 check from Elon Musk? Don’t spend it quite yet.

Raw Story  

by Ashley Murray, Kansas Reflector February 26, 2025 WASHINGTON — Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, claims American taxpayers could receive a $5,000 refund from the federal government — despite no apparent support in Congress, which controls the nation’s purse strings. Soon after Musk began floating the idea, President Donald Trump told investors at a conference in Miami on Feb. …

More than 20 federal employees quit rather than aid Musk's agenda
3 weeks, 6 days ago

More than 20 federal employees quit rather than aid Musk's agenda

Firstpost  

The workers also cautioned that many of the people Musk recruited to assist him in reducing the size of the federal government during President Donald Trump’s administration were political ideologues who lacked the expertise and experience needed for the job Elon Musk, the head of the Department of Government Efficiency, holds a chainsaw as he speaks at the annual Conservative …

Who quit DOGE? 21 federal employees resign over Elon Musk's controversial role
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Who quit DOGE? 21 federal employees resign over Elon Musk's controversial role

India Today  

More than 20 civil service employees resigned on Tuesday from Donald Trump adviser Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency. They refused to use their technical expertise to “dismantle critical public services.” In their resignation letter the employees — many of them engineers, data scientists, and product managers — stated that they could no longer serve under the current administration’s direction. …

21 workers at Elon Musk's DOGE quit, say will not use expertise to dismantle critical public services
3 weeks, 6 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. …

21 DOGE staffers quit over Elon Musk's plans to ‘dismantle critical public services': Read their resignation letter
3 weeks, 6 days ago

21 DOGE staffers quit over Elon Musk's plans to ‘dismantle critical public services': Read their resignation letter

Hindustan Times  

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.” A demonstrator holds a sign during a rally to protest President Donald Trump and Elon Musk policies Feb. 17, 2025, in Los Angeles. “However, it has …

Huge setback for Elon Musk! 21 tech experts quit DOGE, accuse agency of ‘dismantling public services’
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Huge setback for Elon Musk! 21 tech experts quit DOGE, accuse agency of ‘dismantling public services’

Live Mint  

More than 20 civil service employees reportedly resigned on Tuesday from the Department of Government Efficiency, an agency overseen by billionaire Elon Musk, in protest against what they described as an effort to "dismantle critical public services." "The sudden loss of their technological expertise makes critical systems and Americans’ data less safe." "We will not use our skills as technologists …

Trump live updates: 21 federal tech workers resign from Elon Musk’s DOGE as feud erupts over his Canadian citizenship
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Trump live updates: 21 federal tech workers resign from Elon Musk’s DOGE as feud erupts over his Canadian citizenship

The Independent  

✕ Close Donald Trump says DOGE has nothing to do with the Constitution 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 …

Elon Musk claims Democrats want to 'kill him' over DOGE reforms
1 month ago

Elon Musk claims Democrats want to 'kill him' over DOGE reforms

India Today  

Billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk, the mastermind behind the Department of Government Efficiency, is facing backlash for policy changes. — Elon Musk February 25, 2025 Musk's comment comes at the backdrop over his ultimatum to federal workers, which tells them 'justify their work' in email. Federal employees to get a second chance to justify their work Following discussions with President …

DOGE staffers resign en masse in order to not ‘legitimise’ Musk
1 month ago

DOGE staffers resign en masse in order to not ‘legitimise’ Musk

Al Jazeera  

A group of civil service employees in the United States have announced their resignation from the Department of Government Efficiency, in the latest sign of discord within the administration of President Donald Trump. “These highly skilled civil servants were working to modernize Social Security, veterans’ services, tax filing, health care, disaster relief, student aid, and other critical services,” the resignation …

Federal Employees Sue Elon Musk Over 'What Did You Do Last Week?' Email, President Trump Backs Him
1 month ago

Federal Employees Sue Elon Musk Over 'What Did You Do Last Week?' Email, President Trump Backs Him

ABP News  

Trump Mass Firing News: A coalition of unions and advocacy organisations has filed an updated lawsuit against Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who heads the Department of Government Efficiency, following an email sent to federal employees, requiring them to justify their work contributions or risk termination, media reports said. Consistent with President @realDonaldTrump’s instructions, all federal employees will shortly receive an …

DOGE staffer with history of racist posts is now working at Social Security
1 month ago

DOGE staffer with history of racist posts is now working at Social Security

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 Department of Government Efficiency staffer who preached eugenics …

Elon Musk-led DOGE vs US Social Security Administration—Why this top official quit
1 month ago

Elon Musk-led DOGE vs US Social Security Administration—Why this top official quit

Live Mint  

The acting commissioner of the US Social Security Administration, Michelle King, has left her position after a reported conflict with Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency. The Associated Press reported citing two people with knowledge of the official’s departure, that King opposed DOGE’s efforts to access sensitive SSA records. DOGE’s push for SSA records DOGE, which has been embedded in …

Elon Musk's DOGE seeks access to taxpayer data at IRS
Top News
1 month, 1 week ago

Elon Musk's DOGE seeks access to taxpayer data at IRS

Deccan Chronicle  

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency is seeking access to troves of sensitive taxpayer data at the IRS, two people familiar with the inner workings of the plan who were not authorized to discuss the matter publicly told The Associated Press on Monday.If successful, Musk and his group would have access to millions of tightly controlled files that include taxpayer …

Elon Musk's DOGE fires FDA officials regulating his brain implant company: report
1 month, 1 week 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 Seeking Access To Heavily Guarded Taxpayer Information: Report
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1 month, 1 week ago

Elon Musk's DOGE Seeking Access To Heavily Guarded Taxpayer Information: Report

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Elon Musk’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency is seeking access to IRS systems that hold heavily guarded personal taxpayer data, people familiar with the plans told multiple media outlets. The department, referred to as DOGE, is reportedly pressuring the IRS to give it access to several programs, including the Integrated Data Retrieval System, or IDRS, which allows …

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

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 …

Treasury Watchdog Begins Audit Of DOGE’s Access To Government's Payment System
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1 month, 1 week ago

Treasury Watchdog Begins Audit Of DOGE’s Access To Government's Payment System

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — The Treasury Department’s Office of Inspector General on Friday said it was launching an audit of the security controls for the federal government’s payment system, after Democratic senators raised red flags about the access provided to Trump aide Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency team. The audit marks part of the broader effort led by …

Treasury watchdog begins audit of Musk DOGE team’s access to the US government’s payment system
1 month, 1 week ago

Treasury watchdog begins audit of Musk DOGE team’s access to the US government’s payment system

Associated Press  

▶ Follow live updates on President Donald Trump and his new administration. WASHINGTON — The Treasury Department’s Office of Inspector General on Friday said it was launching an audit of the security controls for the federal government’s payment system, as Democratic lawmakers raised red flags about the access provided to Trump aide Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency team. The …

Donald Trump gives Elon Musk, DOGE ‘unchecked legal authority’ to access Treasury systems, US states say in lawsuit
1 month, 1 week ago

Donald Trump gives Elon Musk, DOGE ‘unchecked legal authority’ to access Treasury systems, US states say in lawsuit

Live Mint  

Billionaire Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, have been hit with several privacy lawsuits over their access to government computer systems. A group of state attorneys general on Thursday moved courts to halt Musk's efforts to cut federal spending as head of President Donald Trump's new government efficiency agency. Attorneys general of New Mexico and 13 …

Musk's DOGE team raises major cyber security concerns
1 month, 1 week ago

Musk's DOGE team raises major cyber security concerns

Raw Story  

by Alex PIGMAN Young engineers deployed across the U.S. government as part of Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency have triggered alarm throughout Washington's security establishment. The campaign, led by Musk's DOGE team, began at the Treasury Department when they took control of the US government's payment system -- a move justified as monitoring public spending. "In the span of …

I’m a federal worker. You have no idea how much harm Musk and DOGE are doing.
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55 years, 2 months ago

I’m a federal worker. You have no idea how much harm Musk and DOGE are doing.

Slate  

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. Still another pressed the pause button on the administration’s dubious “buyout” of federal employees. But even with the courts stepping up, and even with the reality of the administration’s ineptitude sinking in, this early Musk–Miller–Trump blitz remains very—maybe irreparably—damaging. …

'Not any proof': Expert calls into question firing of controversial Elon Musk employee
1 month, 1 week ago

'Not any proof': Expert calls into question firing of controversial Elon Musk employee

Raw Story  

National security expert Marcy Wheeler pointed out that reports of the "resignation" of Elon Musk aide Marko Elez after social media posts were revealed showing he considered himself a white nationalist doesn't mean that's why he actually resigned. In fact, Elez's resignation came the same day that a U.S. District Court judge mandated that Elez only be given "read-only" access …

Elon Musk's DOGE reveals how it's going to shake up the Treasury... as judge blocks access to system
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk's DOGE reveals how it's going to shake up the Treasury... as judge blocks access to system

Daily Mail  

Elon Musk says the Treasury Department has agreed to comply with his Department of Government Efficiency recommended changes despite a federal judge's attempts to block his efforts. Trump's new Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent gave Musk and DOGE access to the department's payment system on January 31 – just three days after he was sworn-in to the new position. Elon Musk …

"A corrupt judge protecting corruption”: Musk calls for judge who blocked DOGE to be impeached
1 month, 2 weeks ago

"A corrupt judge protecting corruption”: Musk calls for judge who blocked DOGE to be impeached

Salon  

Elon Musk is not taking the setbacks doled out to the Department of Government Efficiency in stride. The Donald Trump appointee took to the social media platform he owns to bash U.S. District Court Judge Paul Engelmayer, calling for the judge who restricted DOGE's access to Treasury Department files to be impeached. Musk shared a post by formerly famous blackboard …

Elon Musk’s DOGE expected to focus on another Treasury database next week
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk’s DOGE expected to focus on another Treasury database next week

Raw Story  

ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. After creating an uproar last week for demanding access to a sensitive system at the Treasury Department, officials affiliated with Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency are expected to turn their attention to another restricted database next week, according to two people with knowledge of their plans. Musk’s affiliates are expected to arrive …

Elon Musk’s DOGE blocked by federal judge from accessing Treasury records over privacy, security concerns
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk’s DOGE blocked by federal judge from accessing Treasury records over privacy, security concerns

Live Mint  

A US federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction preventing Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency from accessing sensitive Treasury Department records containing personal data of millions of Americans. The ruling came early Saturday after 19 Democratic attorneys general sued President Donald Trump, alleging that his administration violated federal law by granting Musk’s team access to the Treasury’s central payment …

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 …

US judge declines to block Elon Musk's DOGE from Labor Department systems
1 month, 2 weeks ago

US judge declines to block Elon Musk's DOGE from Labor Department systems

Hindustan Times  

A federal judge on Friday declined to block Elon Musk's government cost-cutting department from accessing the U.S. Department of Labor's systems, an initial setback for the government employee unions resisting his efforts to shrink the federal bureaucracy. Elon Musk fires back after Reddit users call for public execution of DOGE staff in violent posts The temporary ruling by U.S. District …

Musk says he will bring back DOGE staffer who resigned following reports of racist social media postings
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Musk says he will bring back DOGE staffer who resigned following reports of racist social media postings

The Hindu  

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. Mr. 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 to …

19 U.S. States sue to stop DOGE from accessing Americans’ personal data
1 month, 2 weeks ago

19 U.S. States sue to stop DOGE from accessing Americans’ personal data

The Hindu  

Nineteen Democratic attorneys general sued President Donald Trump on Friday to stop Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency from accessing Treasury Department records that contain sensitive personal data such as Social Security and bank account numbers for millions of Americans. The case, filed in federal court in New York City, alleges the Trump administration allowed Musk's team access to the …

Federal judge blocks Elon Musk's DOGE from accessing sensitive US Treasury Department material
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Federal judge blocks Elon Musk's DOGE from accessing sensitive US Treasury Department material

New Indian Express  

The White House previously did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the lawsuit being filed. Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, also known as DOGE, was created to discover and eliminate what the Trump administration has deemed to be wasteful government spending. DOGE’s access to Treasury records, as well as its inspection of various government agencies, has ignited …

DOGE team member fired from cybersecurity internship for leaking company information
1 month, 2 weeks ago

DOGE team member fired from cybersecurity internship for leaking company information

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. Edward Coristine was “terminated for leaking internal information,” a message from June 2022 from …

Elon Musk is rehiring DOGE staffer who quit after racist social media posts exposed
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk is rehiring DOGE staffer who quit after racist social media posts exposed

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 says he plans to rehire a staffer in …

'To forgive is divine': Musk vows to rehire DOGE staffer fired amid racism outrage
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'To forgive is divine': Musk vows to rehire DOGE staffer fired amid racism outrage

Raw Story  

Tech billionaire Elon Musk said Friday he'll rehire a 25-year-old Department of Government Efficiency engineer who accessed sensitive U.S. Treasury payment systems and then stepped down over scrutiny about racist internet posts. Another post from the user in December appeared to show a particular dislike for Indian software engineers: “99% of Indian H1Bs will be replaced by slightly smarter LLMs, …

Teen DOGE staffer was previously fired after being accused of leaking employer's secrets
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Teen DOGE staffer was previously fired after being accused of leaking employer's secrets

Raw Story  

A 19-year-old staffer on Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency who has been given access to sensitive government data was fired by a previous employer for allegedly leaking company secrets to competitors, according to Bloomberg. Bloomberg reports that Edward Coristine, who has emerged as a key member of Musk's team that has been wreaking havoc on government operations, was fired …

'Single greatest insider threat': Internal govt watchdog sounds alarm over DOGE staffers
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

'Single greatest insider threat': Internal govt watchdog sounds alarm over DOGE staffers

Raw Story  

Wired is reporting that an internal government threat assessment team has determined that staffers working for Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency should be considered an "insider threat" to sensitive government data. An internal email obtained by Wired that was sent to the Bureau of the Fiscal Service’s IT division and others outlined the dangers of giving Musk's minions access …

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 …

A US Treasury Threat Intelligence Analysis Designates DOGE Staff as ‘Insider Threat’
55 years, 2 months ago

A US Treasury Threat Intelligence Analysis Designates DOGE Staff as ‘Insider Threat’

Wired  

Members of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency team have had access to the US Treasury Department’s payment systems for over a week. On Thursday, the threat intelligence team at one of the department's agencies recommended that DOGE members be monitored as an “insider threat.” Sources say members of the Bureau of the Fiscal Service’s IT division and others received …

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 …

DOGE Builds ‘Firewall’ Between Musk’s Team and Legacy USDS Workers
55 years, 2 months ago

DOGE Builds ‘Firewall’ Between Musk’s Team and Legacy USDS Workers

Wired  

The Department of Government Efficiency has built a “firewall” separating Elon Musk’s team from the 200 or so legacy workers employed by what was previously called the United States Digital Service, sources tell WIRED. “It’s the biggest ‘fuck you’ because we wait for them to come and they don’t.” Without new directives, USDS sources tell WIRED they’ve been operating as …

Musk's ally given power to halt tax refunds and Social Security checks: report
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Musk's ally given power to halt tax refunds and Social Security checks: report

Raw Story  

One of billionaire Elon Musk's allies has been installed as the head of the Treasury Department bureau that manages the nation's most powerful payment system after the tech mogul pushed out a career civil servant who previously held the role, according to sources. Silicon Valley executive Tom Krause will become the financial assistant secretary of the Treasury Department, two sources …

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 …

Elon Musk floats re-hiring self-proclaimed 'racist' DOGE aide fired for bigoted comments
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk floats re-hiring self-proclaimed 'racist' DOGE aide fired for bigoted comments

Raw Story  

X owner Elon Musk on Friday floated the possibility of bringing back Marko Elez, the racist former Department of Government Efficiency staff member who was fired after the Wall Street Journal exposed his past racist social media posts. Writing on X Friday morning, Musk asked his followers if he should "Bring back DOGE staffer who made inappropriate statements via a …

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