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DOGE’s $1 card freeze hits research on lifesaving military gear, while genealogy to help identify soldiers’ remains gets exception

“The reality is that the Army has some tough decisions ahead—we must prioritize resources towards those functions which are most critical to enhancing war-fighter capability and lethality.”

Fortune

Unions Ask Federal Court to Stop Musk's DOGE From Accessing Sensitive Social Security Data of Millions

A group of labor unions are asking a federal court for an emergency order to stop Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing Social Security data for millions of Americans.

Latin Times

The dark parallels between 1920s America and today’s political climate

As promised, the second Trump administration has quickly rolled out a slew of policies and executive orders that the president says are all aimed at “Making America Great Again.” This takes on different forms, including Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency quickly laying off thousands of workers at various federal…

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Billionaire investor Mark Cuban warns 'this is how recessions start' as federal cuts ripple through economy

“This is a bigger issue than people realize. Not just jobs lost. But their families losing benefits. Landlords losing tenants. Cities and towns losing revenue.”

Fortune

Former Social Security Commissioner Predicts Social Security Could Collapse Within 90 Days as DOGE Slashes Staff

Former Social Security Commissioner Martin O'Malley is slamming the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)'s cuts to Social Security staff and warning that the administration is heading for meltdown within 90 days if it continues on its current trajectory, according to a report.

Latin Times

Unions ask court to stop DOGE from accessing Social Security data of millions of Americans

A group of labor unions are asking a federal court for an emergency order to stop Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency from accessing the sensitive Social Security data of millions of Americans

The Independent UK

DOGE Drags IKEA Beds to Federal Office Buildings as Young Team Sets Up Camp

Elon Musk's DOGE has reportedly dragged IKEA beds and other bedroom necessities to federal office buildings as the task force's young team sets up camp.

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Musk’s DOGE ‘whiz kids’ flew to California to try and release water themselves during LA fires

The pair traveled to California after reportedly trying to pressure a top government official to open the water pump

The Independent UK

Trump Tells Cabinet Members They're in Charge of Departments, Not Elon Musk, as He Restricts DOGE's Power

Donald Trump met with Cabinet members to assert them that they are in charge of their departments, not Musk. The billionaire was present in the meeting.

Latin Times

DOGE threat: How government data would give an AI company extraordinary power

The Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, has secured unprecedented access to at least seven sensitive federal databases, including those of the Internal Revenue Service and Social Security Administration. This access has sparked fears about cybersecurity vulnerabilities and privacy violations. Another concern has received far less attention: the potential use…

The Conversation

How Elon Musk’s DOGE cost cuts don’t make sense: Report

If Elon Musk fired every single federal worker his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) would only save a quarter of the money he promised to save and would amount to a piddling 4 percent of annual federal spending, according to a new report.

The Independent UK

Trump administration looks to fire 80,000 from Veterans Affairs health care

The administration wants to erase any hires made during the Biden administration and roll back VA staffing to 2019 levels

The Independent UK

DOGE Reduced The Employees Of This Government Agency To Just One; Cost-Cutting Hits These Global Projects

DOGE significantly downsized the IAF, reducing staff from 48 to 1 and canceling numerous grants for Latin American and Caribbean community development.

International Business Times UK

Tesla sites hit by arson amid DOGE cuts, Elon Musk backlash

The attacks come as Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency continues to slash jobs of thousands of federal workers

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DOGE Staffers' Massive Salaries Exposed, Contradicting Musk's Claim Their 'Compensation Is Zero'

Despite claims that DOGE staffers work for "zero" compensation, an investigation has revealed several employees make six-figure, taxpayer-funded salaries.

International Business Times UK

Former US Social Security Chief Warns of Benefits Disruption and a System Collapse Within the Next 30 to 90 Days

Former Social Security commissioner Martin O'Malley cautioned that the Department of Government Efficiency-led (DOGE) reductions in funding and staffing for the SSA could lead to a system collapse within the next 30 to 90 days.

Euronews

As his employment limit nears, Elon Musk could be leaving DOGE soon

US President Donald Trump told reporters this week that “at some point, he’s going to be going back” to running his companies. As far as the Department of Government Efficiency, Trump said “it will end.”

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President Trump Freezes Agency Credit Cards In Efficiency Initiative

President Trump's executive action freezes agency employees' credit cards for 30 days to increase transparency and accountability in government spending.

The Independent UK

‘We’ve been getting a lot of death threats’: Musk outlines DOGE progress at Trump’s first cabinet meeting

Musk says his Department of Government Efficiency is serving ‘a support role’ in Trump’s administration

International Business Times

Who is Amy Gleason? DOGE Administrator Identified After Musk Says He Just Oversees Project

Elon Musk's controversial Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) finally received an official administrator Tuesday, the White House announced.

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