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NYC startup
fromFuturism
1 month ago

DOGE Fires Operative After He Admits the Government Was Already Pretty Efficient

Admittance of government efficiency leads to dismissal in Musk's austerity initiative.
US Elections
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

US updates: Trump to double steel tariffs to 50% DW 05/31/2025

Trump bids farewell to Elon Musk, highlighting ongoing support even as Musk steps back from his government role.
Growth hacking
fromWIRED
1 month ago

DOGE Is on a Recruiting Spree

Elon Musk's DOGE is recruiting tech talent from government for efficiency projects despite tensions with Trump.
fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago

Trump suggests DOGE should 'take a good, hard look' at government contracts with Musk's companies

"No more Rocket launches, Satellites, or Electric Car Production, and our Country would save a FORTUNE. Perhaps we should have DOGE take a good, hard, look at this? BIG MONEY TO BE SAVED!!!"
US politics
fromFortune
1 month ago

Job openings among the largest U.S. federal contractors have plummeted at 25x the rate of all other jobs amid DOGE cuts, report finds

Job openings for major government contractors have dropped 15%, contrasting with the overall job listings stability.
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Schneier to House: AI fawning obscures security concerns

Bruce Schneier highlights risks of AI in government, warning against negligence in data handling by DOGE and public enthusiasm for AI technology.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Supreme Court allows DOGE team to access Social Security systems with data on millions of Americans

The Supreme Court upheld Trump administration's access to sensitive Social Security data, raising privacy concerns among dissenting justices.
DevOps
fromWIRED
2 months ago

WIRED Talked to a Fired DOGE Staffer About Who Was Really in Charge

Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) faces uncertainty as key leaders depart, with concerns over disorganization and communication methods.
#trump-administration
fromWIRED
2 months ago
US politics

Elon Musk Says He'll Step Back From the Government. DOGE Isn't Going Anywhere

fromWIRED
2 months ago
US politics

Elon Musk Says He'll Step Back From the Government. DOGE Isn't Going Anywhere

fromTheregister
2 months ago

Palantir loves the smell of DOGE budget cuts in the morning

Palantir supports scrutiny of government spending by the Department of Government Efficiency, calling it beneficial for the public.
NYC startup
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Peninsula-raised athlete now lawyer for Elon Musk's DOGE: Who is Justin Aimonetti?

Justin Aimonetti plays a significant role in the controversial Department of Government Efficiency, aiming to slash federal spending on diversity and climate initiatives.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
3 months ago

The ACLU Is Suing the Government to Get Access to DOGE Records

The ACLU is suing the SSA and VA for ignoring FOIA requests regarding access to sensitive data by the Department of Government Efficiency.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Federal judge in Baltimore temporarily limits DOGE access to Social Security data

A federal judge has limited Elon Musk's DOGE's access to Social Security data due to privacy concerns.
#us-institute-of-peace
fromWIRED
3 months ago
SF politics

Federal Judge Allows DOGE to Takeover $500 Million Office Building For Free

Washington DC
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Law experts raise alarms over police action in DOGE Institute of Peace dispute

The U.S. Institute of Peace faced a controversial takeover by the Trump administration and DOGE, raising legal questions about their independence.
The swift police action became a focal point of concern regarding political engagements and law enforcement conduct.
fromWIRED
3 months ago
SF politics

Federal Judge Allows DOGE to Takeover $500 Million Office Building For Free

Washington DC
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Law experts raise alarms over police action in DOGE Institute of Peace dispute

The U.S. Institute of Peace faced a controversial takeover by the Trump administration and DOGE, raising legal questions about their independence.
The swift police action became a focal point of concern regarding political engagements and law enforcement conduct.
fromFuturism
4 months ago

Veterans Furious at Elon Musk

"I hope that whoever is doing it - the president, DOGE, Elon Musk or whoever - I hope they really sit down and [are] like, 'Hey, we are really affecting these veterans here'."
US politics
EU data protection
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

DOGE staffer violated Treasury rules by emailing unencrypted personal data | TechCrunch

A staffer broke Treasury policy by sending unencrypted personal data via email, prompting a federal lawsuit.
fromNextgov.com
4 months ago

DOGE to work with USPS to find efficiencies, DeJoy says

USPS partners with DOGE to implement reforms aimed at financial stability and operational efficiency.
SF real estate
fromWIRED
4 months ago

A Sensitive Complex Housing a CIA Facility Was on GSA's List of US Properties for Sale

GSA's property sales include sensitive locations, specifically a federal complex containing a CIA facility.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

House Republican Heckled at Local Town Hall Urges Elon Musk's DOGE to Take a Half-Step Back': He's Admitted to Things'

The House Republicans seek involvement in oversight of the Department of Government Efficiency as Elon Musk prepares for discussions on it.
Digital life
fromFast Company
5 months ago

Elon Musk's DOGE is draining the life from the once-vaunted U.S. Digital Service

USDS faces significant challenges and restructuring under Elon Musk's DOGE, threatening its future and operational integrity.
Privacy professionals
fromThe Verge
5 months ago

Federal workers launch a new site to share inside information about DOGE

The 'We the Builders' website provides a platform for federal workers to share stories about the impacts of the Department of Government Efficiency.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 months ago

Trump puts NASA on pause as Musk's DOGE prepares to slash costs

NASA faces significant changes due to audits and efficiency review led by Elon Musk, raising concerns about its major programs and workforce.
fromFast Company
5 months ago

The DOGE savings tracker wants you to think it's transparent-but its visualizations are misleading

The updated DOGE website emphasizes government transparency but presents questionable savings figures, undermining trust in its data.
US news
fromBoston.com
5 months ago

JFK Library closed until further notice amid federal layoffs

The JFK Presidential Library is closed due to government layoffs, drawing public criticism about the motivations behind the decision.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Musk Team Seeks Access to I.R.S. System With Taxpayers' Records

"Waste, fraud and abuse have been deeply entrenched in our broken system for far too long," Harrison Fields said. "It takes direct access to the system to identify and fix it."
Digital life
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