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A photograph from a Trump administration cabinet meeting shows Elon Musk with a notepad reading “Top Secret!!” Social media users mocked the billionaire for the childishly written note, highlighting the underlined words and multiple exclamation points. The meeting, the first since the announcement of new tariffs, focused on the achievements of Musk’s department, DOGE, which projects $150 billion in savings. Musk announced these savings during the meeting, while President Trump praised the cabinet’s strong relationships. The image of Musk’s note quickly went viral, generating considerable online commentary.
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) is conducting an audit of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), examining its handling of data across multiple federal agencies. The audit, initiated in March, focuses on DOGE’s compliance with privacy and data protection laws, including a detailed review of system access and activity. The investigation encompasses numerous agencies, with a specific focus on “potential or actual misuse of agency systems or data.” The GAO’s findings are expected to be released publicly in a report by the end of spring.
The EPA vehemently denies allegations from anonymous sources claiming that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is using AI to monitor federal worker communications for anti-Trump or anti-Musk sentiment. While Reuters reported these claims, citing unnamed sources within the EPA, the EPA spokesperson stated that the report is categorically false. These allegations, however, underscore concerns about DOGE’s expanding power, its potential overreach into employee privacy, and its controversial role in reshaping the federal bureaucracy. Ongoing legal challenges against DOGE highlight the intense scrutiny surrounding its actions and authority.
Musk’s DOGE using AI to snoop on U.S. federal workers, sources say – that’s a pretty alarming headline, isn’t it? It paints a picture of widespread surveillance, utilizing advanced AI technology to monitor the communications of government employees. The alleged target isn’t just any communication; it’s specifically focused on identifying sentiments considered hostile towards a particular political figure and their agenda.
This isn’t your typical workplace monitoring aimed at ensuring productivity. The scale and intent here are vastly different. We’re talking about a potential chilling effect on free speech within a federal agency, a situation where employees might self-censor their thoughts and opinions for fear of repercussions.… Continue reading
Following a forceful takeover by DOGE, the acting president, a former GSA staffer, seeks to transfer USIP’s $500 million headquarters building to the GSA at no cost. This action, supported by high-ranking administration officials, is part of a broader effort to dismantle the agency, according to former USIP officials who have filed a lawsuit to prevent the asset transfer. A court hearing will determine the fate of the building, with a broader ruling on the lawsuit expected soon. The legality of this action and the Trump administration’s involvement are central to the ongoing legal dispute.
DOGE has decimated the Institute of Museum and Library Services, effectively crippling a vital part of our national heritage. The sheer scale of the damage is staggering; the entire IMLS staff is on administrative leave, and a breathtaking $180 million in federal funds earmarked for museum projects, matched by an equal amount in non-federal contributions, has been cancelled. This isn’t a minor budget cut; this is a systematic dismantling of institutions that safeguard our cultural and historical legacy.
DOGE’s actions are not just financially devastating, they represent a dangerous ideological assault. The claim that this is about efficiency or fiscal responsibility rings hollow.… Continue reading
Elon Musk, head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), and DOGE staffers falsely claimed widespread Social Security fraud, despite the actual fraud rate being extremely low (0.00625%). This rhetoric, echoing similar statements by Commerce Secretary Lutnick, is part of a broader Republican effort to dismantle the program through service cuts and staff reductions. Critics argue this orchestrated chaos, including website crashes and long wait times, is a precursor to privatizing Social Security, despite assurances from President Trump to the contrary. These actions, including new verification rules causing significant delays for beneficiaries, are seen as a backdoor method to effectively reduce benefits.
Late Friday, approximately 300 employees of the US Institute of Peace were terminated via email, following President Trump’s executive order to close the organization. The firings, overseen by Elon Musk’s “department of government efficiency,” were executed after a legal battle resulting in a judge’s rebuke of Doge representatives’ actions but not the reinstatement of the institute’s leadership. Employees were given until April 7th to vacate their offices, and are now exploring individual legal recourse. The White House cited the institute’s alleged failure to deliver on its mission as justification for its closure.
Indiana Republican Congresswoman Victoria Spartz’s town hall meeting was disrupted by angry constituents loudly booing and yelling during her discussion of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk. Spartz’s attempts to discuss economic policies, including tax cuts and anti-fraud measures, were met with similar resistance, as was her mention of President Trump. This incident is one of many protests occurring at Republican town halls nationwide following DOGE’s controversial budget cuts and resulting job losses. The widespread backlash suggests significant public discontent with the current administration’s policies.
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