Federal Employee Surveillance

DOGE Allegedly Spies on Federal Workers for Anti-Trump, Musk Sentiment

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.

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Federal Employees Ordered to Out DEI Colleagues

Federal employees received mandatory emails Wednesday demanding they report colleagues in diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) roles, or face unspecified consequences. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) issued this directive, citing efforts to conceal DEIA programs through coded language and setting a ten-day reporting deadline. This action follows President Trump’s executive order dismantling federal DEIA initiatives, which he deemed divisive and wasteful. The OPM provided a template email to agency heads, though any alterations are unknown.

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