This Is What Happens When the DOGE Guys Take OverFear and uncertainty affect federal employees as Elon Musk's representatives disrupt agency operations.
Elon Musk's Reign of TerrorElon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency is characterized more by aggressive cuts than actual improvements, causing chaos in federal operations.
Courts Force a Window Into Musk's Secretive UnitMusk's operations under the Department of Government Efficiency are criticized for their secrecy despite claims of transparency.
Elon Musk's DOGE Team Seeks Access to I.R.S. System With Taxpayers' RecordsIRS is granting access to sensitive taxpayer data to a member of Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency.The move aims to identify and eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse in the tax system.
In case you missed it: Here's what happened with Trump this week, from Ukraine to DOGETrump is reshaping U.S. foreign policy toward Ukraine and internal structures, including efficiency initiatives led by Musk, amid controversies and allegations.
Trump's plan to slash the federal workforce isn't the first, it's just the worstPresident Trump's administration is using extreme measures to significantly reduce federal jobs, unprecedentedly leveraging a near-total hiring freeze and mass firings.
This Is What Happens When the DOGE Guys Take OverFear and uncertainty affect federal employees as Elon Musk's representatives disrupt agency operations.
Elon Musk's Reign of TerrorElon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency is characterized more by aggressive cuts than actual improvements, causing chaos in federal operations.
Courts Force a Window Into Musk's Secretive UnitMusk's operations under the Department of Government Efficiency are criticized for their secrecy despite claims of transparency.
Elon Musk's DOGE Team Seeks Access to I.R.S. System With Taxpayers' RecordsIRS is granting access to sensitive taxpayer data to a member of Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency.The move aims to identify and eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse in the tax system.
In case you missed it: Here's what happened with Trump this week, from Ukraine to DOGETrump is reshaping U.S. foreign policy toward Ukraine and internal structures, including efficiency initiatives led by Musk, amid controversies and allegations.
Trump's plan to slash the federal workforce isn't the first, it's just the worstPresident Trump's administration is using extreme measures to significantly reduce federal jobs, unprecedentedly leveraging a near-total hiring freeze and mass firings.
Judge clears way for Trump administration to pull thousands of USAID staffers off the jobFederal judge allows Trump administration to reduce USAID staff amid lawsuits from unions and concerns about agency shutdown's effects.
Trump is Unpopular - And So Are the Do-Nothing DemocratsTrump governs with a perceived mandate despite a narrow electoral victory, issuing executive orders that could dismantle significant legislative achievements.
Judge clears way for federal layoffs, including at the CFPB and VAA court ruling has halted mass layoffs by the Trump administration at eight federal agencies amid ongoing efforts to reduce government size.
The Private Sector Can't Fix What's Wrong With AmericaThe Trump administration's strategy encourages federal workers to transition to private sector roles, reflecting a disdain for public service.
Head of FDA food division resigns over 'indiscriminate firing' of personnelThe FDA food division leader resigned amid significant staff firings, reflecting tensions within the agency.
The Department of Education's History Shows It is EssentialTrump's administration is focused on significant restructuring, especially targeting the Department of Education, which faces proposed cuts and potential elimination.
Judge clears way for Trump administration to pull thousands of USAID staffers off the jobFederal judge allows Trump administration to reduce USAID staff amid lawsuits from unions and concerns about agency shutdown's effects.
Trump is Unpopular - And So Are the Do-Nothing DemocratsTrump governs with a perceived mandate despite a narrow electoral victory, issuing executive orders that could dismantle significant legislative achievements.
Judge clears way for federal layoffs, including at the CFPB and VAA court ruling has halted mass layoffs by the Trump administration at eight federal agencies amid ongoing efforts to reduce government size.
The Private Sector Can't Fix What's Wrong With AmericaThe Trump administration's strategy encourages federal workers to transition to private sector roles, reflecting a disdain for public service.
Head of FDA food division resigns over 'indiscriminate firing' of personnelThe FDA food division leader resigned amid significant staff firings, reflecting tensions within the agency.
The Department of Education's History Shows It is EssentialTrump's administration is focused on significant restructuring, especially targeting the Department of Education, which faces proposed cuts and potential elimination.
DOGE's USDS Purge Included the Guy Who Keeps Veterans' Data Safe OnlineFiring the USDS security lead jeopardizes the cybersecurity of the VA website, risking veterans' personal data.The termination could lead to serious privacy risks for millions of veterans relying on VA.gov.
What Could DOGE Do With Federal Data?The DOGE initiative aims to centralize government data and implement AI for efficiency, though it raises security concerns due to inexperience in leadership.
Experts: DOGE's AI-first strategy courts disasterImplementing AI in government operations could lead to significant inefficiencies and unforeseen disasters if not carefully executed.
What Could DOGE Do With Federal Data?The DOGE initiative aims to centralize government data and implement AI for efficiency, though it raises security concerns due to inexperience in leadership.
Experts: DOGE's AI-first strategy courts disasterImplementing AI in government operations could lead to significant inefficiencies and unforeseen disasters if not carefully executed.
Scottish Labour would set up Musk-style Doge' department, says SarwarScottish Labour aims to establish a department to eliminate government inefficiencies and waste if elected.
DOGE's IRS layoffs will trigger a 'feast for tax evaders', experts sayIRS layoffs of 7,000 probationary workers jeopardize high-wealth tax enforcement and threaten revenue collection, particularly during the upcoming tax season.
IRS cuts over 6,000 jobs in the middle of tax seasonIRS is reducing over 6,000 jobs during tax season, impacting taxpayer support and enforcement against wealthy tax evaders.
DOGE Requesting Integrated Data Retrieval System (IDRS) Is, Flatly, AppallingThe IRS is contemplating a deal allowing DOGE officials extensive access to sensitive tax data, raising serious privacy concerns.
DOGE is trying to access the IRS's data on millions of taxpayersDOGE's access to IRS taxpayer data raises privacy concerns regarding sensitive information.Senators request transparency on DOGE's potential IRS data access to ensure compliance with privacy laws.
DOGE's IRS layoffs will trigger a 'feast for tax evaders', experts sayIRS layoffs of 7,000 probationary workers jeopardize high-wealth tax enforcement and threaten revenue collection, particularly during the upcoming tax season.
IRS cuts over 6,000 jobs in the middle of tax seasonIRS is reducing over 6,000 jobs during tax season, impacting taxpayer support and enforcement against wealthy tax evaders.
DOGE Requesting Integrated Data Retrieval System (IDRS) Is, Flatly, AppallingThe IRS is contemplating a deal allowing DOGE officials extensive access to sensitive tax data, raising serious privacy concerns.
DOGE is trying to access the IRS's data on millions of taxpayersDOGE's access to IRS taxpayer data raises privacy concerns regarding sensitive information.Senators request transparency on DOGE's potential IRS data access to ensure compliance with privacy laws.
Wrong way to win back voters, ludicrous denials of gov't fraud and other commentaryDemocrats need to rethink their defense of governmental organizations to regain lost voter trust.Media narratives often downplay significant concerns about government fraud.
The week in whoppers: CBS's Margaret Brennan flips history, The NY Times' Mara Gay sees a DOGE conspiracy and moreMargaret Brennan's assertion that free speech enabled the Holocaust reflects historical ignorance; the real culprit was censorship and oppression.
Wrong way to win back voters, ludicrous denials of gov't fraud and other commentaryDemocrats need to rethink their defense of governmental organizations to regain lost voter trust.Media narratives often downplay significant concerns about government fraud.
The week in whoppers: CBS's Margaret Brennan flips history, The NY Times' Mara Gay sees a DOGE conspiracy and moreMargaret Brennan's assertion that free speech enabled the Holocaust reflects historical ignorance; the real culprit was censorship and oppression.
Federal tech workers in the US may be in 'a world of hurt'Federal layoffs impact IT workers, leaving them unprepared for the private sector job market.
The Death of Government ExpertiseTrump and Musk's DOGE initiative targets civil servants, undermining expertise without clear justification or authority.
DOGE released data about federal contract savings. It doesn't add upDOGE's estimated savings of $55 billion from federal spending cuts is highly questionable according to NPR's analysis.
The Death of Government ExpertiseTrump and Musk's DOGE initiative targets civil servants, undermining expertise without clear justification or authority.
DOGE released data about federal contract savings. It doesn't add upDOGE's estimated savings of $55 billion from federal spending cuts is highly questionable according to NPR's analysis.
Millions of Dead People on Social Security? The Agency's Own Data Says Otherwise.Claims of millions of dead people receiving Social Security payments are unfounded and misinterpret agency records.
Trump, Musk lavish each other with praise as they defend cost-cutting driveTrump and Musk collaborate to cut costs without harming healthcare or welfare benefits.
JFK Library in Boston Temporarily Closed After DOGE Cuts, Kennedy Family SaysThe Kennedy Presidential Library closed abruptly due to staff terminations related to efficiency measures, raising concerns about historical preservation.
Federal judge gives DOGE access to education dataFederal judge denies request to block access to student data, citing lack of immediate threat.
What the FAA Layoffs Mean for Air SafetyThe firing of FAA employees raises serious concerns about aviation safety during a critical time.Recent incidents amplify the urgency for adequate staffing within FAA to maintain safety standards.
Here are the top federal officials who have left their roles after clashing with DOGEThe Department of Government Efficiency is causing major disruptions in the federal workforce, leading to the departure of several top officials.
Some Republicans are pushing back on DOGE as firings hit their home statesSome Republicans are voicing opposition to rapid federal job cuts, stressing support for efficient government work while expressing concern for their states.
Here are the top federal officials who have left their roles after clashing with DOGEThe Department of Government Efficiency is causing major disruptions in the federal workforce, leading to the departure of several top officials.
Some Republicans are pushing back on DOGE as firings hit their home statesSome Republicans are voicing opposition to rapid federal job cuts, stressing support for efficient government work while expressing concern for their states.