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Palantir and the Age of Authoritarian Entrepreneurs

The Trump administration prioritized data control, increasing reliance on private firms like Palantir for managing citizen information.

US news

fromBoston.com

Elon Musk criticizes Trump's 'big beautiful bill,' a fracture in a key relationship

Musk criticizes Trump's spending bill, arguing it increases the federal deficit and undermines government efficiency.

Trump Puts Gaining Power Ahead of Enacting His Policies

The Trump administration could pursue its agenda legally and orderly, avoiding chaos and litigation.

Many policy initiatives are possible without the need for continuous court battles.

US Elections

US updates: Trump farewells DOGE chief Musk in Oval Office DW 05/30/2025

Trump bids farewell to Musk, marking his last day leading federal workforce cuts amidst controversy.

fromenglish.elpais.com

Musk on Trump's tax bill: I can't stand it anymore; it's a disgusting abomination'

Elon Musk openly criticized Trump's spending bill, calling it a 'disgusting abomination', reflecting his disappointment in the administration's tax policy.

US Elections

US updates: Trump to bid farewell to 'terrific' Elon Musk DW 05/30/2025

Elon Musk's role as a special government employee ends amid controversy over claimed savings and authority of budget cuts.

Tech industry

Palantir and the Age of Authoritarian Entrepreneurs

The Trump administration prioritized data control, increasing reliance on private firms like Palantir for managing citizen information.

US news

fromBoston.com

Elon Musk criticizes Trump's 'big beautiful bill,' a fracture in a key relationship

Musk criticizes Trump's spending bill, arguing it increases the federal deficit and undermines government efficiency.

Trump Puts Gaining Power Ahead of Enacting His Policies

The Trump administration could pursue its agenda legally and orderly, avoiding chaos and litigation.

Many policy initiatives are possible without the need for continuous court battles.

US Elections

US updates: Trump farewells DOGE chief Musk in Oval Office DW 05/30/2025

Trump bids farewell to Musk, marking his last day leading federal workforce cuts amidst controversy.

fromenglish.elpais.com

more#trump-administration

Musk on Trump's tax bill: I can't stand it anymore; it's a disgusting abomination'

Elon Musk openly criticized Trump's spending bill, calling it a 'disgusting abomination', reflecting his disappointment in the administration's tax policy.

#public-policy

Online Community Development

Civic tech leaders worry DOGE is 'tarnishing' its tools to improve government

fromBig Think

NYC politics

Policy and process is paralyzing the US government

Online Community Development

Civic tech leaders worry DOGE is 'tarnishing' its tools to improve government

fromBig Think

NYC politics

Policy and process is paralyzing the US government

more#public-policy

#data-security

Privacy professionals

DOGE's plan for sensitive U.S. data is freaking out security experts

Consolidating federal data into a centralized database poses significant cybersecurity risks and privacy concerns.

fromWIRED

SF politics

Senators Warn DOGE's Social Security Administration Work Could Break Benefits

Privacy professionals

DOGE's plan for sensitive U.S. data is freaking out security experts

Consolidating federal data into a centralized database poses significant cybersecurity risks and privacy concerns.

fromWIRED

SF politics

Senators Warn DOGE's Social Security Administration Work Could Break Benefits

Ex-CISA employee describes 'culture of fear' at the agency

The U.S. Cybersecurity agency is experiencing a pervasive culture of fear due to budget cuts and controversial leadership strategies.

fromwww.esquire.com

US politics

Russell Vought Is Picking up Where Elon Musk Left Off

Retirement

Elon Musk leaves Trump administration role DW 05/29/2025

3 days ago

Artificial intelligence

Democrats raise alarm over AI-driven contract cuts at VA

Information security

fromTheregister

Ex-CISA employee describes 'culture of fear' at the agency

The U.S. Cybersecurity agency is experiencing a pervasive culture of fear due to budget cuts and controversial leadership strategies.

fromwww.esquire.com

US politics

Russell Vought Is Picking up Where Elon Musk Left Off

Retirement

Elon Musk leaves Trump administration role DW 05/29/2025

fromThe American Conservative

3 days ago

Artificial intelligence

Democrats raise alarm over AI-driven contract cuts at VA

Retirement

Your government pension is going digital as DOGE targets paper documents stored in an old salt mine

Right-wing politics

Musk Disappointed With 'Big, Beautiful Bill'

fromFast Company

US politics

Trump got what he needed out of Elon Musk

fromwww.nytimes.com

EU data protection

Justices Grant DOGE Access to Social Security Data and Let the Team Shield Records

Republicans Admit They Have Zero Respect for Musk, Were Just Using Him for Money and Clout

Republican lawmakers are relieved that Elon Musk has distanced himself from Donald Trump.

fromABC7 Los Angeles

Elon Musk is leaving the Trump administration after criticizing president's 'big beautiful bill'

Elon Musk resigns from his advisory role to President Trump after expressing disappointment with his legislative agenda.

Retirement

fromThe American Conservative

Your government pension is going digital as DOGE targets paper documents stored in an old salt mine

The US government will fully digitize federal retirement applications, ending decades of paper processing.

The transition reflects a move toward modernization and efficiency in federal bureaucratic processes.

Right-wing politics

Musk Disappointed With 'Big, Beautiful Bill'

Elon Musk criticizes the Republican reconciliation bill, challenging its integrity and signaling a potential split within the party.

fromFast Company

Trump got what he needed out of Elon Musk

Elon Musk's controversial government efficiency efforts significantly impacted public services and his personal reputation, though they benefited his financial interests.

EU data protection

fromwww.nytimes.com

Justices Grant DOGE Access to Social Security Data and Let the Team Shield Records

The Supreme Court permits the Department of Government Efficiency to access sensitive Social Security Administration records.

Republicans Admit They Have Zero Respect for Musk, Were Just Using Him for Money and Clout

Republican lawmakers are relieved that Elon Musk has distanced himself from Donald Trump.

fromABC7 Los Angeles

Elon Musk is leaving the Trump administration after criticizing president's 'big beautiful bill'

Elon Musk resigns from his advisory role to President Trump after expressing disappointment with his legislative agenda.

US politics

Management experts say 'Uncle Elon' needs to cry 'Uncle!'

US politics

It's Elon Musk's last official day in DC. Here are some of the most notable reactions to his DOGE exit.

3 days ago

Management experts say 'Uncle Elon' needs to cry 'Uncle!'

The split between Trump and Musk illustrates poor management strategies and personal conflict at high levels.

US politics

It's Elon Musk's last official day in DC. Here are some of the most notable reactions to his DOGE exit.

UK politics

Reform council cost-cutting drive in doubt

UK politics

Reform UK to pilot Doge-style scheme to examine council spending

UK politics

Zia Yusuf announces return to Reform UK two days after quitting as chair

fromwww.bbc.com

UK politics

Reform council cost-cutting drive in doubt

UK politics

Reform UK to pilot Doge-style scheme to examine council spending

UK politics

Zia Yusuf announces return to Reform UK two days after quitting as chair

more#reform-uk

fromFast Company

DOGE cut federal IT contracts. Don't count on the government to pick up the slack

"I'm fully in alignment with the need to in-house government capacity and government services," says Merici Vinton, a former U.S. Digital Service official.

Digital life

Helping DOGE break down data silos

The Department of Government Efficiency is promoting improved access and utilization of data across federal agencies to enhance collaboration and decision-making.

Data science

Growth hacking

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Defense Department employees received an email asking for ideas on how to 'root out waste'

The Defense Department's request for efficiency ideas signals a shift from a previous weekly reporting exercise.

Nature: DOGE Screening NIH Awards, Ordering Projects Killed

The U.S. Department of Government Efficiency has begun screening all National Institutes of Health grants, leading to significant funding cuts in gender-affirming care research.

Non-profit organizations

New SSA chief praises DOGE for 'making things better'

"One of my main jobs is not having newspaper articles saying we're a problem," said Bisignano.

Digital life

fromwww.mediaite.com

Maggie Haberman Calls Out Trump's Military Parade Amid DOGE Cuts: A Messaging' And Reality Problem'

Trump's military parade signifies a messaging challenge amidst cost-cutting discussions due to its high estimated expense.

The event's timing aligns with significant dates, though it's termed a coincidence by analysts.

#gao

4 weeks ago

Non-profit organizations

DOGE tried assigning a team to the Government Accountability Office. They refused

US news

How DOGE has tried to embed beyond the executive branch

4 weeks ago

Non-profit organizations

DOGE tried assigning a team to the Government Accountability Office. They refused

US news

How DOGE has tried to embed beyond the executive branch

more#gao

So many are devastated': Trump's federal layoffs and their ripple effect

Anderson shares the uncertainty of her financial future, stating that many in her apartment complex are selling belongings and moving away due to job losses and high living costs.

Startup companies

Germany politics

Is Karsten Wildberger Germany's Elon Musk? DW 05/14/2025

Karsten Wildberger's appointment as Minister for Digitalization represents a significant governmental shift towards efficiency and digitalization in Germany.

Digital life

Consolidating IT systems can lead to over $100M in cost savings, GAO finds

The GAO report highlights potential savings of over $100 billion by improving federal agency operations.

Identifying and implementing over 148 new recommendations can lead to enhanced efficiency in government.

A total of $725 billion in savings reflects the impact of previous GAO recommendations.

fromwww.housingwire.com

FHA cites AI emergence as it archives' inactive policy documents

FHA's archiving of nearly 600 outdated policy documents is a significant step toward increasing government efficiency and clarifying information for lenders and stakeholders.

SF real estate

Los Angeles

fromNew York Post