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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Elon Musk’s government efficiency department, DOGE, claimed to have made over 29,000 cuts to the federal government, but failed to reduce spending as promised. A New York Times analysis revealed that many of the claimed savings were inaccurate, with incorrect figures accounting for a large portion of the cuts. Although DOGE made numerous smaller cuts, the larger claims were found to be riddled with errors, exaggerations, and even double-counting of savings. Ultimately, the investigation suggests DOGE’s focus was not solely on budget cutting, but also potentially on deception.
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DOGE Produced the Largest Peacetime Workforce Cut on Record, but Spending Kept Rising
DOGE, let’s just say, was not about saving money. It was, rather, a calculated reshuffling, a targeted extraction, and a dismantling of services. The claim of saving money was, to put it mildly, a deception. The cuts weren’t about fiscal responsibility; they were a means to an end. The end was a massive data grab and the removal of oversight, a move that would have lasting consequences.
The irony is stark: DOGE allegedly fired a significant portion of the federal workforce, the largest peacetime cut ever, yet spending continued to climb.… Continue reading
In a recent revelation, Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a government agency spearheaded by Elon Musk, was confirmed to have been terminated. OPM Director Scott Kupor stated that DOGE’s functions were absorbed by the OPM after Musk’s departure last May. Despite Musk’s initial projections of saving the government a trillion dollars, DOGE ultimately reported savings of $214 billion, an amount that may be overstated. The agency faced criticism and legal challenges, ultimately leading to debates on its efficacy and the potential loss of valuable talent due to its practices.
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The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), formerly led by Elon Musk, has been disbanded after only ten months, despite initially claiming it would save trillions. DOGE’s work, which included deregulation and workforce reshaping, is now carried out through the Office of Personnel Management. The agency’s actions, including firing roughly 300,000 federal workers, significantly impacted the LGBTQ+ community and other vulnerable populations. The elimination of USAID, for example, is estimated to have resulted in the loss of hundreds of thousands of lives and cut off access to vital medication and legal support.
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The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has been abruptly dissolved, falling far short of its initial savings goals. Despite a stated mission to maximize productivity and cut wasteful spending, DOGE’s reported savings of $214 billion were found to be significantly inflated due to accounting errors. The department’s drastic cuts, including job terminations and contract cancellations, potentially cost the government money through lost productivity and litigation. Ultimately, DOGE’s dismantling leaves its initial promises unfulfilled, though its core agenda will persist within other government branches.
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