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The US privacy nightmare? What's changed after 30 days of President Trump's new administration

Executive orders, layoffs across some key agencies, and DOGE – how have the first 30 days of a new administration shaped up for US privacy advocates?

TechRadar

Trump directly contradicts White House over who really runs DOGE, saying he 'put a man named Elon Musk in charge'

In court, the administration says Musk isn’t in charge. Donald Trump just said the opposite.

Fortune

Trump floats idea to give Americans 20% of ‘savings’ from Doge cost-cutting

Elon Musk suggests $5,000 checks to US households if targets met, sparking concern over potential rise in inflation

The Guardian - US

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Federal Workers Fear Surveillance Amid Government Efficiency Team Access

Federal employees are on edge as rumors of surveillance by Elon Musk's team circulate, prompting altered behaviors and offline communication methods.

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Stephen Colbert on Elon Musk: ‘An unelected donor running an unauthorized employee kill squad’

The late-night host discusses the chaotic firing of federal workers by Musk’s ‘department of government efficiency’

The Guardian - US

Jasmine Crockett Calls Out Elon Musk for Not 'Showing Up' to DOGE Subcommittee Meetings: 'Come Through, Boo'

Rep. Jasmine Crockett called out President Donald Trump's ally Elon Musk for the actions of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

Latin Times

DOGE Department Of Government Efficiency Sees Legal Success

President Trump's DOGE, led by Elon Musk, faces legal challenges but progresses in implementing its agenda despite lawsuits and concerns over privacy and p...

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Trump Says He May Consider $5,000 'Refund' Checks For American Taxpayers From DOGE Savings

President Donald Trump says there is a proposal to use portions of the DOGE's savings to pay down national debt and provide tax refunds for American taxpayers.

International Business Times

Civil servants are leading the American resistance – with GameStop as a guide

As Elon Musk tries to drive them out, federal workers are initiating a short squeeze on the broligarchy

The Guardian - US

President Trump Signs Executive Order To Eliminate Federal Advisory Committees

President Trump signs executive order to eliminate federal advisory committees, aiming to reduce waste and streamline government. Collaboration with Elon M...

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‘Does everyone know what a condom is?’ Trump asks baffled audience as he repeats contraception aid lie

Even the originator of the fib, Elon Musk, has since denied the whopper. Trump called the issue ‘incenjuary,’ possibly intending to say ‘incendiary’

The Independent UK

Trump Signs Executive Order To Terminate Benefits For Undocumented Immigrants

President Trump signs executive order to end taxpayer-funded benefits for undocumented immigrants, directing agencies to align programs with federal law.

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Trump says he could give 20% of DOGE savings back to Americans

US president’s proposal comes amid scepticism of claimed savings from Elon Musk’s cost-cutting drive.

Al Jazeera

Trump boosts Elon Musk’s plan for ‘DOGE dividend’ checks to taxpayers, but experts are skeptical

An idea to send 20 percent of ‘savings’ back to taxpayers is ‘under consideration’

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International Business Times

American Taxpayers to Receive Massive Refund Checks from DOGE Savings Under New Proposal

Elon Musk is checking in with President Trump to see if it would be feasible to send the generous refund check to 79 million tax-paying American households.

The Independent UK

DOGE embarrasses Trump again with accidental bird flu expert firings

ANALYSIS: The firing of bird flu experts while Trump’s team boasted about the federal response to the crisis was a misleading self-own by the White House

Space

Over 1,000 NASA employees saved from dismissal as Trump downsizes federal workforce

After the space community braced for a brutal shake-up at NASA this week, a last-minute decision on Tuesday (Feb. 18) spared over 1,000 agency employees on probationary status from being dismissed.

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DOGE Department's Questionable Billion Savings Claim Raises Concerns

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency claims billion in savings, but scrutiny reveals inaccuracies in reported government contract terminations.

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The Independent UK

Despite DOGE budget cut crusade, Trump has already spent $10.7 million of taxpayer money on golf trips: report

Since being sworn in for the second time on January 20, the president has reportedly spent all four weekends on the green, and played golf at his own properties on nine of his first 30 days in office

The Independent UK

Even Republicans are calling for DOGE to ‘slow down’ after embarrassing mistake firings

‘Measure twice before cutting. They have had to backtrack multiple times,’ Nebraska Rep. Don Bacon said

Latin Times

Musk's DOGE Accused of 'Cooking the Books' After $8 Billion Savings Is Immediately Debunked

Elon Musk's DOGE initiative exaggerated an $8 billion contract cancellation, which turned out to be worth only $8 million.

Fortune

Elon Musk elevates the idea of a $5,000 DOGE rebate check for taxpayers

There are plenty of hurdles to clear before that happens, though.

Latin Times

Trump Tells Press to Call Elon Musk 'Whatever You Want' After Court Filings Reveal He's Not a DOGE Employee

President Donald Trump seemed to avoid questions he was asked by journalists regarding billionaire Elon Musk's official position within the Department of Government Efficiency, the federal department that the Tesla CEO supposedly heads.

The Independent UK

DOGE claimed they had saved $8 billion by slashing one contract. The actual number was $8 million

DOGE, upon further inspection, appears to have overstated the value of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency contract

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Elon Musk's Role In Government Efficiency Team Clarified

Elon Musk serves as a senior adviser to President Trump, not officially part of DOGE. Legal battle ensues over his involvement in government efficiency ini...

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