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The Latest Breaking News from the Department of Government Efficiency

Elon Musk's DOGE: Alleged IRS 'Hackathon' Plans Unveiled, Reports Claim It Is Coming Next Week

The Department of Government Efficiency is reportedly planning a hackathon against the IRS come next week.

International Business Times · Apr 7, 2025

Trump and Musk: A Fading Friendship? Insiders Spill the Beans on Billionaire's Alleged DOGE Exit

White House denies reports of Elon Musk's departure from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), calling claims "fake news."

International Business Times · Apr 5, 2025

Despite tough words, these Democrats continue to invest in Tesla

Vandalism and arson attacks against Tesla vehicles are on the rise, in the U.S. and across the globe.

The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2025

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DOGE Director 'Nowhere to Be Seen' as Musk's Team Delivers Fox Interview, CNN Anchors Point Out

The purported head of the Department of Government Efficiency was noticeably missing from Fox News' interview with Elon Musk and the team, CNN anchors noted.

Latin Times · Mar 28, 2025

NASA terminating $420 million in contracts not aligned with its new priorities

Space agency reportedly being pushed to focus on Mars, a priority of commercial partner SpaceX founder Elon Musk

The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2025

‘Leakers are patriots’: Federal workers defend sharing information about Musk despite his threats

Federal workers said they are speaking out because of the billionaire’s ‘move fast and break things’ approach via the Department of Government Efficiency

The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2025

‘Dogequest’ website doxes Tesla owners nationwide revealing their names and address - but raising privacy concerns

‘At DOGEQUEST, we believe in empowering creative expressions of protest that you can execute from the comfort of your own home,’ site says

The Independent UK · Mar 19, 2025

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‘Where’s Elon Musk?’ Democratic Rep angrily calls out missing ‘genius’ at DOGE hearing

A House committee hearing turned explosive when Connecticut Congressman John Larson blasted “genius” Elon Musk for not showing up to a hearing concerning the cuts he was overseeing through the Department of Government Efficiency.

The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2025

Trump’s DOGE campaign accelerates 50-year trend of government privatization

Since returning to office, President Donald Trump has aggressively moved to shrink the federal government. His administration has frozen federal grants, issued executive orders aligned with the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025, and, most prominently, created what he calls the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE.

The Conversation · Mar 11, 2025

George Washington, a real estate investor and successful entrepreneur, knew the difference between running a business and running the government

During his three presidential campaigns, Donald Trump promised to run the federal government as though it were a business. True to his word, upon retaking office, Trump put tech billionaire Elon Musk at the head of a new group in the executive branch called the Department of Government Efficiency.

The Conversation · Mar 10, 2025

‘I hope it lights a fire under people’: The federal worker standing up to Donald Trump and his ‘illegal mandates’

In an email, she called on colleagues to ‘resist.’ Then it was ‘mysteriously’ deleted

The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2025

Rep. Greg Casar and Elon Musk bring Texas clash to D.C. stage

From Austin city council to the halls of Congress, this lawmaker has been increasingly critical of Musk, saying the billionaire receives special treatment and has conflicts of interest.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 5, 2025

Department Of Government Efficiency Finds Million In Wasteful Spending

Discover how the Department of Government Efficiency uncovered million in wasteful spending within the Defense Department.

Senators Encourage More Transparency And Coordination With DOGE

Senators meet with Elon Musk to discuss improving coordination and transparency of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) operations.

Elon Musk, Who Supposedly Is Running DOGE, Is Not Officially in Charge of Anything

The presidential adviser's lack of formal authority complicates his cost-cutting mission.

The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2025

Musk - who is not a secretary - will attend the first Trump cabinet meeting, White House says

The billionaire is leading the Department of Government Efficiency in dismantling federal agencies

Fortune · Feb 25, 2025

One-third of the contracts DOGE killed saved no money: 'Like confiscating used ammunition'

Of 1,125 federal government contracts that the cost-cutting body recently terminated, 417 will result in zero savings, per a report.

Trump Administration Cancels Contracts Without Expected Savings

Analysis of terminated federal contracts raises concerns about cost savings and operational impact in government procurement.

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GOP Rep. Pete Sessions Faces Tough Questions At Town Hall

GOP Rep. Pete Sessions addresses concerns at a town hall meeting regarding the Department of Government Efficiency and defends the agency's initiatives and...

The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2025

Another member of Trump’s inner circle rebels against Musk’s productivity email

Tulsi Gabbard joins Kash Patel and the Department of Defense in instructing employees not to respond to the email

Kiplinger · Feb 21, 2025

Social Security Administration: DOGE Cannot Make Changes to Benefit Payments

DOGE has limited "read only" access to data and will not disrupt or delay the disbursement of payments to beneficiaries, SSA Acting Commissioner Dudek said.

Fortune · Feb 20, 2025

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.

Elon Musk Appointed To Lead Department Of Government Efficiency

President Trump appoints Elon Musk to lead Department of Government Efficiency as a special government employee, emphasizing commitment to enhancing govern...

The Independent UK · Feb 19, 2025

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 · Feb 19, 2025

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.

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