It’s truly astonishing to hear that two staffers involved with DOGE, when questioned under oath, expressed no regrets for individuals losing their livelihoods and, furthermore, admitted that their actions did not in fact reduce the federal deficit. These depositions paint a rather stark picture of the mindset of some individuals in positions of influence. The assertion of no regrets, particularly when faced with the tangible consequence of people losing income, speaks volumes about a potential disconnect from the human impact of policy decisions.
The claim that the deficit was not reduced, despite the stated intentions or justifications for their actions, raises significant questions about the efficacy and purpose of the DOGE initiative.… Continue reading
A judge has ordered the immediate removal of deposition clips from members of DOGE that had previously been uploaded by the Modern Language Association. These depositions, including one where a member struggled to define DEI, gained significant viral attention. The Modern Language Association, along with the American Council of Learned Societies and the American Historical Association, are currently suing the National Endowment for the Humanities and others regarding substantial grant cuts made by DOGE.
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During a lengthy deposition, former investment banker Justin Fox, now associated with DOGE, struggled to define DEI. He admitted to using ChatGPT to scan government contracts for specific demographic terms, excluding others. Fox also made and then retracted a claim that a grant he helped cut was “not for the benefit of humankind.” These exchanges offer a glimpse into the operational methods of DOGE, an organization linked to significant damage and negative consequences despite failing to reduce the government deficit.
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Following a lawsuit filed against the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), revelations have emerged regarding the termination of over 1,400 National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grants. DOGE staffers, lacking academic expertise in the humanities, employed ChatGPT to identify grants that could be retroactively canceled based on perceived “DEI” initiatives, ultimately cutting over $100 million in funding and dismissing 65% of NEH staff. This process, which targeted terms such as “BIPOC” and “LGBTQ,” allegedly violated the Fifth Amendment’s equal protection clause. Grants for diverse projects, including a documentary on Jewish women’s slave labor and efforts to preserve Native American languages, were among those eliminated, with even routine maintenance grants being rescinded.
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A former software engineer from Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency has been accused of stealing personal data of hundreds of millions of Americans from the Social Security Administration, including Social Security numbers and birth dates, and storing it on a thumb drive. This alleged theft occurred after the engineer left the SSA for a government contractor, where he reportedly bragged about possessing two restricted databases, “Numident” and the “Master Death File.” The Social Security Administration spokesperson denied the allegations, calling the report “fake news,” while the SSA’s inspector general is reportedly investigating the whistleblower complaint, marking the latest in a series of concerns surrounding DOGE’s involvement with the agency’s sensitive data.
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The Trump administration has admitted in a court filing that the “department of government efficiency” (Doge) improperly shared Americans’ social security data. The filing reveals a secret data-sharing agreement between a Doge member and a political advocacy group, and unauthorized use of a third-party server, Cloudflare. The Social Security Administration (SSA) is investigating potential Hatch Act violations due to political activity. The court filing details Doge’s access to sensitive systems and data despite a temporary restraining order, and the agency was unable to determine what data was transmitted.
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A recent court filing reveals that two staff members within Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) team, operating within the Social Security Administration, were in contact with a right-wing advocacy group. The Justice Department indicates that one DOGE staffer signed a “voter data agreement” with the group, potentially involving access to Americans’ Social Security information to investigate voter registration data. The advocacy group’s goal was to find evidence of voter fraud and overturn election results in certain states. This revelation follows a case accusing DOGE of illegally accessing sensitive information for politically motivated claims, with the staffers now referred to the Justice Department for potential Hatch Act violations.
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Trump administration concedes DOGE team may have misused Social Security data. Well, this is a headline that’s bound to raise eyebrows, isn’t it? The sheer audacity of it all – the Trump administration, seemingly acknowledging that people connected to the DOGE team, were potentially misusing sensitive Social Security data. It’s the kind of news that makes you stop and take a breath, because honestly, where do you even begin unpacking something like this? The details are still emerging, but the core of the issue is this: individuals associated with Elon Musk’s DOGE team, operating within the Social Security Administration (SSA), might have been involved in activities that compromised the privacy and security of a vast number of Americans.… Continue reading
Fort Greely, an Alaskan Army base crucial for U.S. missile defense, faced critical disruptions in food service due to a workforce reduction attributed to staff retirements, hiring freezes, and a buyout program. The resulting shortage of essential civilian cooks threatened mission success, leading to an emergency contract to hire additional staff. Despite these efforts, the base, which houses the 49th Missile Defense Battalion, resorted to temporary measures like cash allowances and vendor-supplied meals. This situation reflects a broader issue of civilian workforce instability affecting soldier quality of life, further complicated by cuts to military cook positions.
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While the true impact of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is debatable, it appears to have had little effect on federal spending, its primary objective. Musk himself has downplayed the department’s success, even admitting it didn’t fully meet expectations. Recently, Musk revived claims of widespread government fraud, implying that DOGE failed to address the issue. After leaving DOGE, Musk expressed doubts about the endeavor, stating he likely wouldn’t repeat the experience.
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