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Who is helping Elon Musk gut the US government?

The billionaire’s cost-cutting ‘Doge’ staff includes wealthy executives, far-right ideologues and young engineers

The Guardian - US

Do Elon Musk and DOGE have power to close US government agencies?

Legal experts doubt that DOGE has power to cut spending already approved by Congress.

Al Jazeera

What does Elon Musk believe?

The man given free rein by Trump to crusade against the federal government supported Democrats until 2022. But some of Musk’s longstanding positions lead a straight line to his far-right sympathies

The Guardian - US

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Trump Downplays Concerns Over DOGE Access To Secure Systems

President Trump's remarks on DOGE's access to secure systems and legal concerns over affiliates' involvement in government IT infrastructure raise alarms a...

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Former Tech Executive Appointed Assistant Secretary At Treasury Department

Tom Krause, linked to Elon Musk, appointed as assistant secretary at Treasury, overseeing federal payments system, raising concerns over political influence.

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Trump Says Poor Cybersecurity Aided in DOGE Obtaining Access to Americans' Personal Data: 'They Get It Very Easily'

Amid backlash against DOGE's access to closely-guarded data through government systems, Trump stated it was easy to access due to poor cybersecurity.

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.

Latin Times

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DOGE team member fired from cybersecurity internship for leaking company information

Other DOGE staffers reposted racist and misogynist content, reports reveal

The Independent UK

US Treasury: DOGE is "insider threat"

An intelligence team within the department recommended stripping DOGE staffers of their access to data immediately

Salon

Elon Musk Vows to Rehire Fired DOGE 'Kid' Staffer Who Bragged About Being a 'Racist'

Elon Musk has announced that Marko Elez, a 25-year-old former DOGE employee who resigned after racist social media posts resurfaced, will be rehired.

Latin Times

Trump hints Musk ‘Doge’ team has free rein with Pentagon next in line for cuts

President says key ally and team of software engineers have gained access to Americans’ personal details ‘very easily’

The Guardian - US

University Students File Lawsuit to Stop DOGE Access to Department of Education Data

University students sue the Education Department, alleging it unlawfully gave DOGE access to sensitive financial aid data in violation of federal privacy laws.

Latin Times

Vance urges DOGE to rehire avowed racist

The vice president offered his support to Marko Elez, a self-described "racist" who objects to interracial marriage

Salon

Efficiency − or empire? How Elon Musk’s hostile takeover could end government as we know it

Elon Musk’s role as the head of the Department of Government Efficiency, also known as DOGE, is on the surface a dramatic effort to overhaul the inefficiencies of federal bureaucracy. But beneath the rhetoric of cost-cutting and regulatory streamlining lies a troubling scenario.

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Salon

Musk staffer lands top Treasury gig

Tom Krause, a former executive involved in Elon Musk's DOGE, is the new financial assistant secretary at the Treasury

Latin Times

Vance Calls on DOGE to Rehire 25-Year-Old Worker Who Bragged About Being a 'Racist' in Recent Tweets: 'Stupid Social Media Activity' Shouldn't 'Ruin a Kid's Life'

JD Vance urged DOGE to rehire Marko Elez, accused of advocating for eugenics, arguing his past racist posts shouldn't derail his career.

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Federal Agencies Evaluating Probationary Workers For Potential Layoffs

DOGE's new initiative evaluates probationary federal employees for potential termination, impacting workforce management.

Fortune

Elon Musk appears to consider reinstating the 25-year-old DOGE staffer who resigned after being linked to a racist social media account

The statements Musk is seemingly referring to include posts calling to normalize “Indian hate" and one suggesting Gaza and Israel be “wiped off the face of the Earth."

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The Independent UK

Elon Musk is rehiring DOGE staffer who quit after racist social media posts exposed

JD Vance, with Trump’s support, urged billionaire to ‘bring back’ employee who proudly called himself a racist

Latin Times

Elon Musk Publicly Declares Intense 'Love' for Donald Trump: 'As Much as a Straight Man Can Love Another Man'

Elon Musk has come out publicly declaring his intense "love" for President Donald Trump, sparking confusion and laughter among social media users.

Salon

Democrats barred from Education Dept.

Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Fla., shared videos of Homeland Security agents blocking members of Congress from entering

The Independent UK

A federal judge is to consider whether to block DOGE access to the US Labor Department

A federal judge will consider whether to block Trump adviser Elon Musk’s team from accessing systems at the Labor Department, which has investigated the billionaire’s companies

The Independent UK

Critics say the Trump administration is on a ‘lawbreaking spree.’ Can the courts stop him?

An avalanche of lawsuits are trying to avert a brewing constitutional crisis, Alex Woodward reports

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Democrats Blocked From Entering Department Of Education Amid Budget Concerns

Democrats' attempt to enter Department of Education building in D.C. reflects tensions over proposed budget cuts by DOGE.

Salon

Pam Bondi's DOJ is out for revenge

More than just Elon Musk: Donald Trump's Cabinet hits the ground running

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