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Elon Musk says DOGE has no power to cut costs: ‘We are merely advisors’

“We’re not the dictators of the government, we are the advisors,” Musk says after backing way off his initial goal to save $2 trillion

Fortune

‘I have to worry each month’: social security cuts incite fears of payment disruptions

Agency has been significant target of Doge while nearly 69 million Americans receive benefits

The Guardian - US

Judge bars Trump administration from shutting peace institute that sought to end violent conflicts

A federal judge is blocking the Trump administration from moving forward with its dismantling of the U.S. Institute of Peace

The Independent UK

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DOGE’s ‘brute force’ takeover of Institute of Peace was illegal and should be ‘null and void,’ judge says

Judge Beryl Howell blasts ‘gross usurpation of power’ in Trump efforts to dismantle congressionally funded agency

The Independent UK

Judge blocks Trump officials’ efforts to dismantle US Institute of Peace

Doge illegally took over the congressionally created and funded thinktank through ‘blunt force’, rules federal judge

The Guardian - US

‘Lives lost for profit’: With Trump’s nod, Elon Musk single-handedly cursed Kentucky

Trump's "victories" come at a great cost.

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Tesla's Cybertruck Dethroned as Top Selling Electric Truck After Months of Protests Against Musk

A sharp decline in Tesla Cybertruck sales was reported in Q1 2025 amid Elon Musk's prominent role in the Trump administration and "Tesla Takedown" protests.

International Business Times

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DOGE attempt at GAO is ‘intrusion’ into legislative branch, Dems say - Roll Call

Democrats defended the independence of the Government Accountability Office after DOGE sought to assign a team there.

Roll Call

DOGE said 40% of the Social Security Agency’s calls were 'fraudulent.' Data suggests it was actually less than 1%

Elon Musk and his engineers claim 'insane' amounts of fraud in Social Security, but the real figures don’t back it up.

Fortune

Humanities groups sue Trump administration to reverse local funding cuts

A humanities federation and a state council have filed a federal lawsuit seeking to reverse local funding cuts made by Trump adviser Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency and the National Endowment for the Humanities

The Independent UK

DOGE Cuts ‘Hurting’ Residents in Elon Musk’s Backyard in Rural Texas

While the tech billionaire slashes jobs and services, local food banks, veterans' health care and college students all suffer.

Capital & Main

Foreign groups are stealing $1 trillion a year through identity theft – and DOGE is just letting it happen

Report by identity verification services company says scammers are bilking billions from US government agencies and citizens

The Independent UK

Where In The World is Elon Musk? Internet Debates Whereabouts As DOGE Role Fades

The world's richest man is making billion-dollar deals on the heels of President Trump in the Middle East this week.

Latin Times

USAID looking for lawyers to target employees who spoke to media

The majority of the staff at USAID will be fired by beginning of September, according to Trump administration

The Independent UK

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The Conversation

Who is Project 2025 co-author Russ Vought and what is his influence on Trump?

While Elon Musk has clearly been a major influence on the Trump administration, the less well known, but arguably more influential, power behind the presidency is Russell (usually Russ) Vought. Vought is the director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) – the nerve centre of the administration’s sweeping…

The Guardian - UK

‘So many are devastated’: Trump’s federal firings and their ripple effect

From Beltway Virginia to Pittsburgh, it is not just sacked workers feeling the impact but whole local economies

Reason

What Did We Learn From DOGE?

Plus: A listener asks which domestic policy changes could realistically boost U.S. manufacturing without raising costs for consumers.

Latin Times

Duffy Called Out After Repeatedly Claiming 'It's Clear' Biden's to Blame for Air Traffic Control Issues: 'This Admin is a Joke'

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is facing intense backlash online after repeatedly blaming the Biden administration for recent air traffic control issues.

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Reason

Why DOGE Failed

Elon Musk promised $2 trillion in cuts but delivered only a tiny portion of that total. We asked seven policy experts to explain what he got wrong.

Barchart

Tesla’s Europe Sales Are in a ‘Death Spiral.’ Can Musk’s Comeback Save TSLA Stock?

Tesla’s European sales are plummeting, raising doubts among analysts about whether Elon Musk’s comeback can reverse the brand’s deepening crisis.

The Guardian - US

Trump reportedly fires head of US copyright office after release of AI report

Dismissal of Shira Perlmutter follows firing of librarian of Congress, which oversees copyright office

TechRadar

This DOGE workers' credentials have allegedly been exposed by infostealing malware

A researcher claims a DOGE employee was compromised four times but some security pros disagree.

Fortune

Tesla manager claims he was fired for warning Elon Musk is at fault for tanking EV sales

After nearly six years at the EV manufacturer, Matthew LaBrot said he lost his "dream job" after demanding Musk cede the reins—a price the manager said he was willing to pay.

Latin Times

DOGE Software Engineer's Computer Infected by Malware, Stolen Data Leaked Online

A DOGE software engineer's data was leaked online, and it was revealed that his data was stolen by an info-stealing malware.

The Guardian - US

Trump’s dangerous projects follow a predictable pattern

The administration’s big goals, from the Gaza riviera to tariffs, have deflated recently. But damage has already been done

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