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Elon Musk's DOGE Department Sparks Controversy In Federal Agencies

Elon Musk's DOGE department is shaking up government operations, sparking concerns about transparency and privacy risks.

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Reason

‘In a real sense, US democracy has died’: how Trump is emulating Hungary’s Orbán

Trump has moved to gut the federal government, fire critics and reward allies – a path similar to ‘would-be dictators’ like Orbán, experts say

The Guardian - US

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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.

Reason

What On Earth Is Going On At Tesla?

I'm not sure you can talk about electric cars or the global transition to electrification without talking about Tesla. And you can't talk about Tesla without talking about Elon Musk.

InsideEVs

Why does Trump want to abolish the Education Department? An anthropologist who studies MAGA explains 4 reasons

“And one other thing I’ll be doing very early in the administration is closing up the Department of Education.”

The Conversation

Rep. Val Hoyle Leaves DOGE Caucus Due To Elon Musk

Rep. Val Hoyle resigns from DOGE Caucus due to concerns over Elon Musk's influence on government efficiency initiatives and disruptive actions.

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Trump Administration To Cut USAID Staff To Fewer Than 300 Staffers: Reports

More than 10,000 jobs will be slashed from the global humanitarian agency; Foreign Service officers will have 30 days to return to the U.S.

International Business Times

25-year-old employed by Elon Musk’s DOGE who posted he was ‘racist before it was cool’ resigns after being linked to deleted social media account

Marco Elez was part of a team of young, tech-savvy DOGE workers who have been tearing through government agencies.

Fortune

First Thing: Trump green-lights sanctions against the ICC

Amnesty International says the move ‘sends the message that Israel is above the law’. Plus: meet the man whose job it is to create ‘scary smells’

The Guardian - UK

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.

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Trump Administration Targets Government Payments To News Outlets

Trump administration's concerns over government payments to news outlets spark debate and criticism.

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News outlet Politico got dragged into the USAID chaos. Turns out, government workers have a $16 million habit of reading premium political news

Right-winged socials were wrong after they speculated Politico funding came from USAID. The government just spends millions on the platform's premium memberships.

Fortune

DOGE Reportedly Building Custom Chatbot GSAi – Will Elon Musk Replace GSA Staffers With AI?

Elon Musk's DOGE is reportedly working fast on developing a custom AI assistant for the U.S. GSA called GSAi,with the main goal of boosting productivity for some 12,000 GSA staffers.

International Business Times

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Iowa Residents Express Concerns Over Government Spending Cuts

Residents in an Iowa suburb discuss the implications of Elon Musk's involvement in government spending cuts and reforms.

The Guardian - US

‘Constitutional emergency’: senior US Democrat demands inquiry into Musk’s government blitz

Exclusive: Bobby Scott sounds alarm over ‘void of oversight’ as Doge accesses sensitive data within US agencies

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Legal Battle Over Access To Government Data By Elon Musk

Legal disputes over Elon Musk's affiliates accessing government data spark privacy concerns and potential law breaches.

The Guardian - US

Bukele-mania: El Salvador strongman’s crime clampdown excites regional right

Marco Rubio heaped praise on a president who has jailed thousands with few legal niceties – but can work his model work elsewhere in Latin America beset by gang violence?

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The Guardian - US

Elon Musk’s journey from climate champion to backing EV-bashing Trump

Musk believes Tesla’s rivals are more vulnerable to Trump’s moves against electric vehicles

The Guardian - US

Trump’s blitz to expand his power is direct threat to democracy, experts say

Executive actions aims to test limits of president’s authority and perhaps win backing from conservative supreme court

Salon

Why Trump's ego isn't hurt by King Elon

Trump's fragile ego meets Elon Musk's hostile takeover

Evening Standard

LIV Golf agrees deal to screen live golf on ITV as President Trump intervenes over sport's merger

End to the sport’s civil war is closer under the influence of the US President

International Business Times

USAID Unions Sue Trump Administration, Citing 'Unconstitutional Actions'

The lawsuit names President Donald Trump, along with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and their departments as defendants.

Roll Call

Photos of the week ending February 7, 2025 - Roll Call

Confirmations of administration officials continued this week as Democrats pushed back on Elon Musk's efforts to make controversial cuts.

The Guardian - UK

Boris Johnson one of most damaging PMs in history, says Reform UK chair

Zia Yusuf calls rise in net migration under Johnson a ‘total betrayal of everybody who voted for Brexit’

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