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Tesla faces 'code red' if Musk stays at DOGE, analyst warns

Musk faces pressure to choose between his roles at Tesla and DOGE due to backlash impacting the automaker ahead of earnings.

Musk's Doge gains access to federal payroll system despite staff warnings

Elon Musk's department gained risky access to federal payroll information despite concerns from senior officials.

Bill Gates calls DOGE 'geographically illiterate,' says Elon Musk is 'involved in the deaths of the world's poorest children'

Bill Gates criticized Elon Musk's funding cuts to foreign aid, linking them to suffering among impoverished children.

Non-profit organizations

Doge tried to embed staffers in criminal justice non-profit, says group

Doge's staff demanded a meeting with the Vera Institute to discuss embedding within their organization, threatening non-compliance repercussions regarding Trump's executive order.

fromwww.mediaite.com

Trump Reveals DOGE Found Something Horrible' as He Declares Elon Musk Sticking Around As Long As Possible'

Trump values Elon Musk's contributions and hopes he remains in the administration amid discussions of potential departure.

fromwww.mediaite.com

Whistleblower Accuses DOGE of Letting Russians Access Government Accounts in Shocking Security Breach

There are serious allegations of data breaches involving DOGE at the NLRB that may implicate connections to Russia and Elon Musk's Starlink.

Toronto startup

Tesla faces 'code red' if Musk stays at DOGE, analyst warns

Musk faces pressure to choose between his roles at Tesla and DOGE due to backlash impacting the automaker ahead of earnings.

Musk's Doge gains access to federal payroll system despite staff warnings

Elon Musk's department gained risky access to federal payroll information despite concerns from senior officials.

Bill Gates calls DOGE 'geographically illiterate,' says Elon Musk is 'involved in the deaths of the world's poorest children'

Bill Gates criticized Elon Musk's funding cuts to foreign aid, linking them to suffering among impoverished children.

Non-profit organizations

Doge tried to embed staffers in criminal justice non-profit, says group

Doge's staff demanded a meeting with the Vera Institute to discuss embedding within their organization, threatening non-compliance repercussions regarding Trump's executive order.

fromwww.mediaite.com

Trump Reveals DOGE Found Something Horrible' as He Declares Elon Musk Sticking Around As Long As Possible'

Trump values Elon Musk's contributions and hopes he remains in the administration amid discussions of potential departure.

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US politics

Lawsuit says DOGE put a 28-year-old in charge of USIP, an organization that promotes international peacebuilding and conflict resolution

Nate Cavanaugh, a 28-year-old tech entrepreneur, is now the acting president of the US Institute of Peace after significant staff layoffs.

US politics

The only Republican senator who voted to defund DOGE says she isn't scared of 'retribution'

Murkowski is unafraid of political backlash and prioritizes constituents' concerns over party pressures.

Non-profit organizations

Peace Corps to undergo significant' cuts after Doge review

The Peace Corps is offering a second buyout option for staff amid restructuring efforts prompted by the Department of Government Efficiency.

US politics

DOGE has failed to cut anywhere near what Musk promised

DOGE's promised federal savings fall significantly short of initial targets.

fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.

18 hours ago

Non-profit organizations

DOGE tried assigning a team to the Government Accountability Office. They refused

GAO's refusal emphasizes the importance of maintaining the separation of powers between legislative and executive branches.

Washington DC

"I'm Angry at Elon Musk": Former US Digital Service Workers on DOGE, the "Fork in the Road," and Trump's First 100 Days - Washingtonian

The transition from USDS to DOGE was met with shock and hostility among former employees.

Interview tactics aimed at creating division among employees raised concerns about administration tactics.

US politics

Lawsuit says DOGE put a 28-year-old in charge of USIP, an organization that promotes international peacebuilding and conflict resolution

Nate Cavanaugh, a 28-year-old tech entrepreneur, is now the acting president of the US Institute of Peace after significant staff layoffs.

US politics

The only Republican senator who voted to defund DOGE says she isn't scared of 'retribution'

Murkowski is unafraid of political backlash and prioritizes constituents' concerns over party pressures.

Non-profit organizations

Peace Corps to undergo significant' cuts after Doge review

The Peace Corps is offering a second buyout option for staff amid restructuring efforts prompted by the Department of Government Efficiency.

US politics

DOGE has failed to cut anywhere near what Musk promised

DOGE's promised federal savings fall significantly short of initial targets.

fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.

18 hours ago

Non-profit organizations

DOGE tried assigning a team to the Government Accountability Office. They refused

GAO's refusal emphasizes the importance of maintaining the separation of powers between legislative and executive branches.

more#government-efficiency

Washington DC

"I'm Angry at Elon Musk": Former US Digital Service Workers on DOGE, the "Fork in the Road," and Trump's First 100 Days - Washingtonian

The transition from USDS to DOGE was met with shock and hostility among former employees.

Interview tactics aimed at creating division among employees raised concerns about administration tactics.

18 hours ago

SF politics

Legislative watchdog rebuffs DOGE efforts to install on-site team

DOGE's attempt to oversee GAO has been rejected, reaffirming GAO's independence and separation of powers.

19 hours ago

Cryptocurrency

House Dems aren't sure DOGE's IT hackathon is a good idea

Congressional Democrats raise concerns about a potential data risk linked to DOGE's partnership with IRS.

DOJ Pressure Over Eric Adams Sparks Astonishing Chain of Resignations

DOGE has gained access to sensitive immigration data, raising privacy concerns for immigrants.

21 hours ago

Privacy professionals

Labor watchdog opens investigation into DOGE whistleblower claims after NPR reporting

The NLRB inspector general is investigating possible misconduct involving sensitive worker data linked to the Department of Government Efficiency.

fromThe Verge

Data science

DOGE staffer 'Big Balls' has access to immigration agency's data

USCIS granted DOGE staffers access to sensitive immigration data without clear justification.

US politics

Trump's Pentagon-personnel nominee wants to curb DOGE data access

Tata assures protection of military personnel's personal data against DOGE access during Senate confirmation.

EU data protection

fromThe New Republic

DOJ Pressure Over Eric Adams Sparks Astonishing Chain of Resignations

DOGE has gained access to sensitive immigration data, raising privacy concerns for immigrants.

21 hours ago

Privacy professionals

Labor watchdog opens investigation into DOGE whistleblower claims after NPR reporting

The NLRB inspector general is investigating possible misconduct involving sensitive worker data linked to the Department of Government Efficiency.

fromThe Verge

Data science

DOGE staffer 'Big Balls' has access to immigration agency's data

USCIS granted DOGE staffers access to sensitive immigration data without clear justification.

US politics

Trump's Pentagon-personnel nominee wants to curb DOGE data access

Tata assures protection of military personnel's personal data against DOGE access during Senate confirmation.

more#data-privacy

fromwww.housingwire.com

2 days ago

US politics

DOGE overestimated savings from real estate lease cuts

Repeated revisions in reported savings from the DOGE highlight transparency issues and overstated taxpayer benefits.

5 days ago

Cryptocurrency

DOGE worker's old creds found in malware data dumps

DOGE employee Kyle Schutt appears compromised by infostealer malware, raising concerns about cybersecurity practices.

#trump-administration

US politics

Judge orders White House to temporarily halt sweeping government layoffs

A federal judge ruled that Trump's administration must halt its government overhaul as it lacks Congressional authorization for staffing cuts.

SF politics

DOGE Is Trying to Gift Itself a $500 Million Building, Court Filings Show

DOGE is involved in a controversial takeover of the US Institute of Peace amid escalating tensions and a legal battle over governance.

fromemptywheel

US politics

100 Days, a Trillion Dollars: DOGE's Costs Keep Adding Up - emptywheel

Cuts to the IRS and personnel changes have cost Americans over a trillion dollars.

Judge orders White House to temporarily halt sweeping government layoffs

A federal judge ruled that Trump's administration must halt its government overhaul as it lacks Congressional authorization for staffing cuts.

SF politics

DOGE Is Trying to Gift Itself a $500 Million Building, Court Filings Show

DOGE is involved in a controversial takeover of the US Institute of Peace amid escalating tensions and a legal battle over governance.

fromemptywheel

more#trump-administration

US politics

100 Days, a Trillion Dollars: DOGE's Costs Keep Adding Up - emptywheel

Cuts to the IRS and personnel changes have cost Americans over a trillion dollars.

SF politics

Has DOGE missed its opportunity?

After 100 days, DOGE's strategy appears ineffective against the entrenched federal bureaucracy.

#government-contracts

Startup companies

Palantir praises DOGE cuts and compares the US government to 'fine-marbled wagyu'

Palantir Technologies executives endorsed DOGE during their earnings call, emphasizing its role in tackling inefficiencies in government projects.

Tech industry

IBM earnings beat dragged down by DOGE contract roulette

IBM's revenue exceeded expectations but stock price dropped due to contract issues influenced by government policies.

Startup companies

Palantir praises DOGE cuts and compares the US government to 'fine-marbled wagyu'

Palantir Technologies executives endorsed DOGE during their earnings call, emphasizing its role in tackling inefficiencies in government projects.

more#government-contracts

Tech industry

IBM earnings beat dragged down by DOGE contract roulette

IBM's revenue exceeded expectations but stock price dropped due to contract issues influenced by government policies.

Non-profit organizations

fromwww.housingwire.com

DOGE activities at NeighborWorks America sparks call to action

DOGE is scrutinizing NWA funding, raising alarms due to previous dismantling of federal organizations.

EU data protection

DOGE Has Access to Sensitive Labor Department Data on Immigrants and Farm Workers

DOGE's access to DOL data could be misused to negatively portray immigrants.

#data-security

US news

DOGE assigns staffers to work at agency where it allegedly removed sensitive data

DOGE is investigating a whistleblower's allegation while creating concern among NLRB employees regarding the handling of sensitive labor data.

Privacy professionals

Ranking House Oversight member says DOGE has created 'chaos' at the Social Security Administration

DOGE's actions pose significant risks to Americans' privacy, data security, and access to Social Security benefits.

US news

DOGE staffer who shared Treasury data now has more access to government systems

Elez's past violations raised concerns about data access, yet he has been rehired for sensitive jobs across multiple federal agencies.

fromFlowingData

Privacy professionals

DOGE possibly extracted data from National Labor Relations Board, whistleblower discloses

DOGE engineers accessed NLRB systems, raising concerns over data security and potential exposure of sensitive information.

Privacy professionals

Top House Democrat says DOGE data access at NLRB may be 'technological malfeasance'

Concerns raised over DOGE's access to sensitive data at the NLRB, prompting an investigation into potential malfeasance and illegal activities.

US news

DOGE assigns staffers to work at agency where it allegedly removed sensitive data

DOGE is investigating a whistleblower's allegation while creating concern among NLRB employees regarding the handling of sensitive labor data.

Ranking House Oversight member says DOGE has created 'chaos' at the Social Security Administration

DOGE's actions pose significant risks to Americans' privacy, data security, and access to Social Security benefits.

US news

DOGE staffer who shared Treasury data now has more access to government systems

Elez's past violations raised concerns about data access, yet he has been rehired for sensitive jobs across multiple federal agencies.

fromFlowingData

Privacy professionals

DOGE possibly extracted data from National Labor Relations Board, whistleblower discloses

DOGE engineers accessed NLRB systems, raising concerns over data security and potential exposure of sensitive information.

Privacy professionals

Top House Democrat says DOGE data access at NLRB may be 'technological malfeasance'

Concerns raised over DOGE's access to sensitive data at the NLRB, prompting an investigation into potential malfeasance and illegal activities.

more#data-security

#whistleblower

User with Russian IP address tried to log into NLRB systems following DOGE access, whistleblower says

A Russian IP attempted to access NLRB systems right after DOGE's alleged data extraction, raising security concerns.

LA Dodgers

Whistleblower describes how DOGE tore through NLRB IT system

Whistleblower claims serious security breaches at NLRB due to DOGE's unrestricted data access.

User with Russian IP address tried to log into NLRB systems following DOGE access, whistleblower says

A Russian IP attempted to access NLRB systems right after DOGE's alleged data extraction, raising security concerns.

LA Dodgers

Whistleblower describes how DOGE tore through NLRB IT system

Whistleblower claims serious security breaches at NLRB due to DOGE's unrestricted data access.

more#whistleblower

Remote teams

DOGE and economic uncertainty are coming for your work-life balance

Rising economic uncertainty and DOGE influence are eroding work-life balance, increasing job stress and pressure.

Workers are hesitant to leave jobs due to fear of economic instability and the new workplace expectations.

fromwww.nytimes.com

NYC politics

Watchdog Agency to Investigate Attempted Cuts to Fair Housing Groups

The federal inquiry into HUD and DOGE's funding cuts aims to protect fair housing laws and investigate potential legal violations.