Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is seizing control of various federal agencies, with young, inexperienced staffers—many connected to Musk or Peter Thiel—involved in accessing sensitive information and disrupting agency operations. Following the publication of these staffers’ names, Musk and a Trump-appointed U.S. Attorney, Ed Martin, are threatening legal action against those who publicly identify them, despite the lack of any law prohibiting such disclosure. Martin, a known Trump supporter, has pledged to use the Justice Department’s resources to protect DOGE employees from what he claims are unlawful actions. This response has occurred despite the widespread dissemination of the staffers’ identities, including through memes, even on Musk’s own platform.
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Elon Musk’s claim that his “DOGE” team is halting Treasury payments to US contractors is deeply unsettling and raises serious concerns about the integrity and stability of the US government’s financial system. The sheer audacity of a private citizen, no matter how wealthy or influential, assuming such authority is unprecedented and demands immediate action.
This action, if true, represents a blatant disregard for established governmental procedures and checks and balances. The power of the purse is fundamentally a legislative function, and the arbitrary halting of payments to contractors undermines the entire system of fiscal responsibility. This isn’t simply a matter of cost-cutting; it’s a seizure of power with potentially catastrophic consequences.… Continue reading
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has been granted access to a sensitive Treasury Department payment system containing the personal data of all Americans receiving federal payments. This access, granted by newly confirmed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, followed the resignation of a career Treasury official who opposed it. The move has sparked widespread concern from lawmakers, who fear it could be used to illegally withhold payments or to benefit Musk’s business interests. Critics argue this action represents an alarming attempt to undermine established government processes and potentially harm vulnerable populations. The situation is further complicated by reports of Musk allies locking out career civil servants from other government systems.
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David Lebryk, Treasury Department deputy secretary, is resigning following pressure from Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). DOGE sought access to critical federal payment systems handling trillions of dollars annually, a request Lebryk resisted. This access attempt, authorized by a Trump executive order, raises concerns about potential misuse of power and control over essential government functions. The legality of DOGE’s actions remains unclear, but the incident highlights escalating efforts by Musk to influence federal operations.
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Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is reportedly exerting significant influence over multiple federal agencies, including the Treasury Department and the Office of Personnel Management. DOGE officials have clashed with career civil servants over access to sensitive systems controlling trillions of dollars in federal funds and have reportedly restricted employee access to sensitive data. This actions contradict DOGE’s initial purpose as an external advisory body and represent an unprecedented level of private sector control over government operations. The situation mirrors the chaos that followed Musk’s Twitter acquisition, raising serious concerns about potential conflicts of interest and misuse of power.
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Recent polling data reveals widespread voter concern that Elon Musk’s new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) will primarily benefit Musk himself, rather than improve government efficiency. A majority of voters believe DOGE will target crucial social programs like Social Security, Medicare, and food assistance for cuts. This concern is particularly strong regarding potential cuts to healthcare and veterans’ benefits. Framing DOGE’s proposed cuts as benefiting corporations and billionaires significantly decreases its public favorability, especially among independent voters.
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Despite reports of his removal, Elon Musk will head Trump’s new “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE), located in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building adjacent to the White House. Chief of Staff Susie Wiles denied Musk a West Wing office, citing a need for collaborative staff focused on shared goals. This decision follows recent controversy surrounding Musk, including allegations of a Nazi salute and subsequent backlash. The denial of West Wing access, however, has not stopped DOGE from facing immediate legal challenges.
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In 80 hours, Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) cancelled $420 million in government contracts and leases. This pace, if maintained, would result in approximately $67 billion in annual cancellations, representing roughly 3% of Musk’s initial $2 trillion budget-cutting goal. While details remain scarce and verification is pending, the cancellations reportedly focused on DEI contracts and unoccupied buildings. The group’s actions align with its stated mission of cost reduction, despite recent shifts in its official objectives.
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President Trump’s executive order established the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), effectively renaming and reorganizing the US Digital Services. This move, spearheaded by Elon Musk and initially involving Vivek Ramaswamy, grants them significant access to federal data and systems. By circumventing the Federal Advisory Committee Act, DOGE avoids transparency requirements and oversight, unlike a traditional advisory committee. This action repurposes the existing USDS, granting DOGE broad authority to access and reform government technology across numerous agencies.
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