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Inside Staggering Property Portfolios of President Donald Trump's Tech Billionaire Backers as They Make Major Waves at His Inauguration

Trump's second inauguration highlighted the significant presence and influence of the tech billionaires.
The tech elite's attendance overshadowed other political figures, signaling a shift in power dynamics.
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How Will DOGE Work? What to Know About Trump's Government Efficiency Department

Elon Musk leads Trump's new initiative to enhance federal efficiency with a focus on technology modernization.

Elon Musk Is Expected to Use Office Space in the White House Complex

Elon Musk will work in the White House to lead a project focused on government efficiency, impacting spending decisions.
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is not an officially sanctioned government department, raising concerns about its legitimacy.

Trump's B.S. 'Efficiency' Efforts Take Jobs From Real J.D.s

Musk's government efficiency efforts appear to mask ulterior motives and do not represent genuine attempts to improve the system.

Elon Musk pledges "meaningful" weekly progress for DOGE

Trump establishes the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to enhance government productivity and modernize technology.

Exclusive: Elizabeth Warren's Plan for How Musk Can Cut $2 Trillion in U.S. Spending

Elizabeth Warren offers to work with Elon Musk to cut government waste and spending while proposing extensive recommendations for reforms.

Musk Is Likely to Get Office Space in the West Wing

Elon Musk will have office space in the West Wing to work closely with President Trump on a project aimed at significant government spending cuts.

How Will DOGE Work? What to Know About Trump's Government Efficiency Department

Elon Musk leads Trump's new initiative to enhance federal efficiency with a focus on technology modernization.

Elon Musk Is Expected to Use Office Space in the White House Complex

Elon Musk will work in the White House to lead a project focused on government efficiency, impacting spending decisions.
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is not an officially sanctioned government department, raising concerns about its legitimacy.

Trump's B.S. 'Efficiency' Efforts Take Jobs From Real J.D.s

Musk's government efficiency efforts appear to mask ulterior motives and do not represent genuine attempts to improve the system.

Elon Musk pledges "meaningful" weekly progress for DOGE

Trump establishes the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to enhance government productivity and modernize technology.

Exclusive: Elizabeth Warren's Plan for How Musk Can Cut $2 Trillion in U.S. Spending

Elizabeth Warren offers to work with Elon Musk to cut government waste and spending while proposing extensive recommendations for reforms.

Musk Is Likely to Get Office Space in the West Wing

Elon Musk will have office space in the West Wing to work closely with President Trump on a project aimed at significant government spending cuts.
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GSA announces new FAS, TTS leadership

Thomas Shedd appointed as the new leader of Technology Transformation Services at GSA, focusing on cross-government technology efficiency.
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Spending Fight Shows Limits of Trump Power to Change Fiscal Path

Musk and Ramaswamy's plans for federal spending cuts face significant challenges due to Congress's fractious nature and limited authority.

Trump makes defense, Doge and Latin America envoy picks for administration

Trump's administration focuses on defense with key appointments in the Pentagon, aiming for a strong national security strategy.

Two Watchdogs Were Rebuffed From Joining Trump's Cost-Cutting Effort

Trump's Department of Government Efficiency seeks tech executives and activists but explicitly excludes Democrats from participating.

Trump seeks to end telework for federal workers

President Trump has mandated federal agencies to return employees to full-time in-person work, emphasizing accountability and efficiency.

Trump says he will create an External Revenue Service' agency to collect tariff income

Trump aims to create the External Revenue Service to collect tariffs, reflecting a significant shift in U.S. trade policy as he enters a second term.

Nonprofit Groups Sue Trump's DOGE Moments After Oath

Nonprofits are challenging Trump's new advisory group for lacking diversity and transparency, claiming violations of the Federal Advisory Committee Act.

Spending Fight Shows Limits of Trump Power to Change Fiscal Path

Musk and Ramaswamy's plans for federal spending cuts face significant challenges due to Congress's fractious nature and limited authority.

Trump makes defense, Doge and Latin America envoy picks for administration

Trump's administration focuses on defense with key appointments in the Pentagon, aiming for a strong national security strategy.

Two Watchdogs Were Rebuffed From Joining Trump's Cost-Cutting Effort

Trump's Department of Government Efficiency seeks tech executives and activists but explicitly excludes Democrats from participating.

Trump seeks to end telework for federal workers

President Trump has mandated federal agencies to return employees to full-time in-person work, emphasizing accountability and efficiency.

Trump says he will create an External Revenue Service' agency to collect tariff income

Trump aims to create the External Revenue Service to collect tariffs, reflecting a significant shift in U.S. trade policy as he enters a second term.

Nonprofit Groups Sue Trump's DOGE Moments After Oath

Nonprofits are challenging Trump's new advisory group for lacking diversity and transparency, claiming violations of the Federal Advisory Committee Act.
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Trump Hiring Freeze Leaves USPTO Backlog Attack Plan in Limbo

The USPTO is striving to address its significant patent backlog and enhance examination capacity.

Why the DOGE Should Take Aim at the USPTO

Patent efficiency and cost barriers significantly impact American inventors, limiting their ability to protect inventions and receive fair compensation.

Trump Hiring Freeze Leaves USPTO Backlog Attack Plan in Limbo

The USPTO is striving to address its significant patent backlog and enhance examination capacity.

Why the DOGE Should Take Aim at the USPTO

Patent efficiency and cost barriers significantly impact American inventors, limiting their ability to protect inventions and receive fair compensation.
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#doge

Trump's administration has already been sued over these executive orders

Trump's Day One executive orders are immediately challenged by multiple lawsuits that target his new initiatives.

Vivek Ramaswamy steps down from DOGE

Vivek Ramaswamy is stepping down from DOGE to run for Ohio governor.

DOGE takes aim at the penny

The penny is costly to produce, prompting calls for its elimination amid growing debates over government inefficiency.

Trump brings DOGE inside the White House

Trump's DOGE initiative has been restructured as part of the federal government, contrary to initial promises of independence.
Experts suggest the new structure may streamline its operations and enhance focus.

Gov. Wes Moore says DOGE could learn something from his own efficiency push in nearby Maryland

Maryland's Gov. Wes Moore aims to save $50 million by addressing waste to help resolve a $3 billion budget gap.

Trump's administration has already been sued over these executive orders

Trump's Day One executive orders are immediately challenged by multiple lawsuits that target his new initiatives.

Vivek Ramaswamy steps down from DOGE

Vivek Ramaswamy is stepping down from DOGE to run for Ohio governor.

DOGE takes aim at the penny

The penny is costly to produce, prompting calls for its elimination amid growing debates over government inefficiency.

Trump brings DOGE inside the White House

Trump's DOGE initiative has been restructured as part of the federal government, contrary to initial promises of independence.
Experts suggest the new structure may streamline its operations and enhance focus.

Gov. Wes Moore says DOGE could learn something from his own efficiency push in nearby Maryland

Maryland's Gov. Wes Moore aims to save $50 million by addressing waste to help resolve a $3 billion budget gap.
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UK Pledges Public Sector AI Overhaul

The U.K. government aims to save £45 billion annually through digitisation and AI tools in the public sector.

Trump's Military Is a Disaster Waiting to Happen

Focus on military effectiveness rather than mere efficiency, especially considering past failures in U.S. military endeavors.
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Requiring federal workers to return to office will be hard: Comer

Trump aims to enforce a return to office for federal employees, threatening termination for non-compliance amid low office occupancy.

What to Know About Trump's Proposed External Revenue Service'

Trump plans to establish an External Revenue Service to collect tariffs, necessitating congressional approval, while facing criticism for potential inefficiency.

Trump issues flurry of orders on TikTok, DOGE, social media, AI, and energy

Trump's executive orders post-inauguration include a 75-day reprieve for TikTok enforcement and establishing a Department of Government Efficiency.

In Milei's Argentina, Trump sees a road map. What does it show?

Milei's policies focus on drastic spending cuts and reducing government size, mirroring Trump’s economic approach.

Trump plans to create an 'External Revenue Service' agency to collect tariff income

Trump will establish the External Revenue Service to handle tariffs and foreign revenue, aiming to reduce American taxation.

Trump's RTO Plans Could Slash Federal Employee Headcount

Trump plans to significantly reduce federal workforce and enforce in-person work requirements to encourage voluntary resignations.

Requiring federal workers to return to office will be hard: Comer

Trump aims to enforce a return to office for federal employees, threatening termination for non-compliance amid low office occupancy.

What to Know About Trump's Proposed External Revenue Service'

Trump plans to establish an External Revenue Service to collect tariffs, necessitating congressional approval, while facing criticism for potential inefficiency.

Trump issues flurry of orders on TikTok, DOGE, social media, AI, and energy

Trump's executive orders post-inauguration include a 75-day reprieve for TikTok enforcement and establishing a Department of Government Efficiency.

In Milei's Argentina, Trump sees a road map. What does it show?

Milei's policies focus on drastic spending cuts and reducing government size, mirroring Trump’s economic approach.

Trump plans to create an 'External Revenue Service' agency to collect tariff income

Trump will establish the External Revenue Service to handle tariffs and foreign revenue, aiming to reduce American taxation.

Trump's RTO Plans Could Slash Federal Employee Headcount

Trump plans to significantly reduce federal workforce and enforce in-person work requirements to encourage voluntary resignations.
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Trump seeks to end telework for federal workers

Trump's executive order mandates full-time in-person work for federal employees, reflecting Republican concerns about service efficiency and telework policies.

GOP Slams Biden for Protecting Federal Workers' Telework Roles

Republicans plan to mandate federal employees return to the office, criticizing the Biden Administration's extended telework policies as wasteful of taxpayer funds.

House GOP members slam Martin O'Malley over telework contract

House Republicans critique Martin O'Malley's telework agreement as an attempt to undermine Trump, highlighting tensions over federal workforce policies.
O'Malley defends his actions as efforts to better serve the public and save costs.

GSA administrator: This agency's workforce delivers effective, efficient government - now and into the future

A skilled, agile, and empowered federal workforce is essential for effective government service delivery.

Trump seeks to end telework for federal workers

Trump's executive order mandates full-time in-person work for federal employees, reflecting Republican concerns about service efficiency and telework policies.

GOP Slams Biden for Protecting Federal Workers' Telework Roles

Republicans plan to mandate federal employees return to the office, criticizing the Biden Administration's extended telework policies as wasteful of taxpayer funds.

House GOP members slam Martin O'Malley over telework contract

House Republicans critique Martin O'Malley's telework agreement as an attempt to undermine Trump, highlighting tensions over federal workforce policies.
O'Malley defends his actions as efforts to better serve the public and save costs.

GSA administrator: This agency's workforce delivers effective, efficient government - now and into the future

A skilled, agile, and empowered federal workforce is essential for effective government service delivery.
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Trump faces federal employee unions in government efficiency battle

Trump aims to cut government inefficiencies but faces opposition from federal employee unions.

Vivek Ramaswamy Plans to Run for Ohio Governor

Vivek Ramaswamy plans to run for Ohio governor but will not leave his current government efficiency role immediately.

Trump announces external revenue service' to collect foreign tariffs

Trump plans to create the External Revenue Service to improve tariff collection from foreign sources starting January 20.

Opinion: Please don't privatize the U.S. Postal Service

Trump's focus on privatizing the U.S. Postal Service highlights Republican tendencies to distrust government and favor privatization.

Trump faces federal employee unions in government efficiency battle

Trump aims to cut government inefficiencies but faces opposition from federal employee unions.

Vivek Ramaswamy Plans to Run for Ohio Governor

Vivek Ramaswamy plans to run for Ohio governor but will not leave his current government efficiency role immediately.

Trump announces external revenue service' to collect foreign tariffs

Trump plans to create the External Revenue Service to improve tariff collection from foreign sources starting January 20.

Opinion: Please don't privatize the U.S. Postal Service

Trump's focus on privatizing the U.S. Postal Service highlights Republican tendencies to distrust government and favor privatization.
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Blocking Planned Parenthood From Medicaid Will Only Worsen the US Maternal Health Crisis

The defunding of organizations like Planned Parenthood risks deepening healthcare disparities and undermines access for low-income Americans.

Democrats urge Trump nominees to keep the IRS's free direct tax-filing tool, touting it as a DOGE-friendly program

Debate over the IRS's free direct tax-filing tool, with Democrats advocating for its preservation due to its efficiency and user-friendliness.

What Went Wrong and How to Fix the Patent System

The patent system needs urgent reform to address inefficiencies that hinder innovation.

Trump vs. the Bureaucrats

Bannon envisions Trump's second presidency as an offensive against the administrative deep state, prioritizing the dismantling of bureaucracy.

High-quality government software starts with efficacy, not efficiency

Efficacy, not just efficiency, is crucial for government software development to deliver impactful outcomes.

DOGE vs. the Republic of Security Clearance-Holders

DOGE must reform the intricate domain of nearly three million security clearance-holders to enhance governmental efficiency.

Musk & Milei: How an international bromance could shape Trump-era spending cuts

Musk's admiration for Argentina's spending cuts may influence U.S. government reforms.

Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy call remote work a 'Covid-era privilege.' Economists say it's here to stay

The push for full-time office return is challenged by the enduring benefits of remote work.

Kids' low reading scores are 'a 5-alarm fire,' says DOGE's Ramaswamy. His solution: Eliminate the Education Department.

Eliminating the Education Department may not lead to improved literacy scores for 8th graders in the US.

Opinion | Elon Musk Needs to Teach Our Government How to Lose More Money

Elon Musk's approach could reshape federal investment strategies, especially in light of pressing challenges like climate change and technological advancement.
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