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The Latest Breaking News from Department of Government Efficiency

DOGE—tasked with trimming federal spending—has more than doubled its budget already, disclosures show

The group’s funding grew from $750,000 to $6.75 million and then $14.4 million in less than two weeks.

Fortune

Trump's small business department fired staff and said it was an accident—then emailed the next day re-firing them

Probationary staffers reportedly received a series of emails relating to terminations amid widespread headcount cuts in department agencies.

Fortune

Elon Musk To Lead Department Of Government Efficiency Subcommittee

Congress gears up for a DOGE subcommittee meeting led by Elon Musk, sparking debate on government efficiency and spending.

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Musk's DOGE Terminates $881M In Education Funding, Impacting Key Research

DOGE, headed by Elon Musk, announced the termination of 89 contracts, totaling $881 million, and 29 "DEI training grants," which amounted to $101 million.

International Business Times

The DOGE Bait and Switch

The pretend department’s downgraded mission reflects the gap between Trump’s promise of "smaller government" and the reality of what can be achieved without new legislation.

Reason

Watchdog Group Files Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's Department Of Government Efficiency

Watchdog group sues Trump administration's DOGE for lack of transparency in record-keeping. Legal battle ensues.

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DOGE cuts $900 million from agency that tracks American students' academic progress

A federal research office that tracks the progress of America’s students is being hit with almost $900 million in cuts after Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency found no need for much of its work

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Union Sues Over US Consumer Protection Agency Work Pause

The National Treasury Employees Union brought two court cases against acting CFPB director Russell Vought, accusing him of trying to shut down the agency -- which was created by Congress -- and of giving the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to employees' personal information.

International Business Times

Judge set to rule on Justice Department's demands that Musk resume access to Treasury records

A federal judge is likely to quickly decide whether to let Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency resume accessing Treasury Department records containing sensitive personal data for millions of Americans after lawyers in the dispute could not resolve their differences

The Independent UK

DOGE's access to Treasury data risks US financial standing and raises security worries, experts warn

The Department of Government Efficiency’s embed into the federal government has raised a host of concerns, transforming a debate over how to cut government waste into a confrontation over privacy rights and the nation’s financial standing in the world

The Independent UK

Democratic Lawmakers Warn Of Potential Government Shutdown

Democratic lawmakers express concerns over a possible government shutdown due to disagreements with President Trump's policies.

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What is Doge? The US government department headed up by Elon Musk

Just what is Elon Musk's DOGE initiative and what are the implications for US government agencies?

Evening Standard

Who is Janet Petro, Trump's pick for acting NASA administrator?

Janet Petro became the first woman to lead NASA on Jan. 20. Here's what we know about U.S. President Donald Trump's pick for head of the space agency.

Space

DOGE looks to shrink the federal workforce by making buildings and commutes 'so crappy' that employees will quit, report says

“I think that’s the larger goal here, which is bring everybody back, the buildings are going to suck, their commutes are going to suck.”

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Federal Judge Blocks Elon Musk's Department Of Government Efficiency

Federal judge blocks Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency from accessing Treasury's payment system, sparking controversy and legal action.

Latin Times

Teen DOGE Staffer with Access to Sensitive Data Was Fired from Job for Leaking Sensitive Data: Report

A teenage employee of Elon Musk's DOGE was allegedly fired from a company for leaking data and later bragged about retaining system access.

The Independent UK

The Latest: The Pentagon will deploy roughly 1,500 more troops to the southern border

The Pentagon will deploy roughly 1,500 more active duty soldiers to the southern border to support President Trump’s expanding crackdown on immigration, a U.S. official said Friday

Reason

Has DOGE Already Lost Its Way?

Much cutting. Very waste. But the Department of Government Efficiency might not have the legal and budgetary chops to actually reduce spending.

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Democratic Attorneys General To Sue Elon Musk's Department Of Government Efficiency

Democratic attorneys general plan to sue Elon Musk's DOGE to protect Americans' privacy and funding.

The Conversation

Is DOGE a cybersecurity threat? A security expert explains the dangers of violating protocols and regulations that protect government computer systems

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), President Donald Trump’s special commission tasked with slashing federal spending, continues to disrupt Washington and the federal bureaucracy. According to published reports, its teams are dropping into federal agencies with a practically unlimited mandate to reform the federal government in accordance with recent executive…

Latin Times

Top DOGE Employee Resigns After Past Racist Tweets Resurface: Report

A key staffer in Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has resigned after he was linked to recent racist and eugenics-related tweets.

Latin Times

Trump Orders Termination of 'Every Single Media Contract' Expensed by Government Communication Agency: Report

Trump orders the General Services Administration to cancel all media contracts amid claims that the Biden administration funded anti-Trump outlets.

Latin Times

Elon Musk's DOGE Blocked from Accessing Labor Department Data in Stunning Win for Unions

A federal judge temporarily blocked Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency from accessing Labor Department data, marking a major win for unions.

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Trump Administration Disrupts Federal Government Operations

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency and Trump administration's disruptive actions face legal challenges and public outcry, raising concerns abo...

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Administration agrees to restrict DOGE access to Treasury payment system - Roll Call

The Trump administration, in a court filing, said it would not expand access to Treasury Department payment system for Elon Musk's DOGE group.

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