6 h. ago Judge Bars Social Security Officials From Giving DOGE Unredacted Data

A federal judge in Maryland found that Elon Musk’s scrutiny of the agency’s data systems appeared to violate federal privacy laws.

Events

30 h. ago Judge denies effort to reinstate US Institute of Peace board, but criticizes DOGE's 'abominable' treatment of staff

Judge denies effort to reinstate US Institute of Peace board, but criticizes DOGE's 'abominable' treatment of staff  ABC News

Events

30 h. ago The Drill Down: DOGE Going After Welfare Fraud — 'The Money's There'

As DOGE’s efforts shift to eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse in social welfare programs including SNAP, Social Security, and Medicaid, The Drill Down podcast welcomes a nationally recognized expert in spotting how those programs are rife with fraud. The post The Drill Down: DOGE Going After Welfare Fraud — ‘The Money’s There’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Economics

30 h. ago Republican Sen Murkowski prepared to 'take the criticism' over DOGE pushback

A Republican senator suggested that Trump ally and billionaire Elon Musk is going to spend money against her re-election campaign as she remains critical of cost-cutting efforts at DOGE.

Politics

35 h. ago ‘We Will Pay in Lives’: The Devastating Cost of Dismantling USAID

‘We Will Pay in Lives’: The Devastating Cost of Dismantling USAID  Rolling Stone

Economics

54 h. ago Elon Musk’s DOGE leadership likely violates constitution’s appointments clause, judge says

Elon Musk’s role overseeing the Department of Government Efficiency is likely a violation of the United States constitution’s appointments clause, a federal judge wrote Tuesday. Theodore Chuang, a judge in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, wrote in an opinion there is more than enough evidence — mostly from statements made by […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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55 h. ago Elon Musk’s Role in Dismantling USAID Likely Violated Constitution, Judge Finds

It appears to be the first time a federal judge has acted to constrain Elon Musk, a top adviser to President Trump. The judge also ordered agency functions be partially restored, though that relief could be temporary.

Politics

55 h. ago Judge orders reinstatement of USAID functions, says DOGE effort to shutter agency likely unconstitutional

A federal judge ruled that Elon Musk and the White House's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) likely violated the Constitution when they dismantled the U.S. Agency for International Development.

Politics

56 h. ago DOGE Marks 3.2 Million Social Security Accounts 120 Years and Older as 'Deceased'

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has marked approximately 3.2 million Social Security number-holders for people aged 120 and older as "deceased" as part of ongoing efforts to root out fraud. The post DOGE Marks 3.2 Million Social Security Accounts 120 Years and Older as ‘Deceased’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Economics

57 h. ago Maryland judge orders DOGE to stop efforts to dismantle USAID

Maryland judge orders DOGE to stop efforts to dismantle USAID  The Washington Post

Events

57 h. ago Judge says dismantling of USAID was unconstitutional, orders Musk to restore access for employees

Judge says dismantling of USAID was unconstitutional, orders Musk to restore access for employees  ABC News

Politics

7 d. ago A 2nd judge orders thousands of fired federal employees temporarily reinstated

A federal judge in Maryland found the Trump administration acted unlawfully in firing thousands of federal employees by not first notifying states.

Events

8 d. ago ‘In DOGE we trust’: House GOP embraces Trump and Musk’s efforts to cut government

‘In DOGE we trust’: House GOP embraces Trump and Musk’s efforts to cut government  PBS NewsHour

Politics

9 d. ago NASA Slashes DEI Jobs, Senior Climate Adviser as It Refocuses Mission on Space

NASA has started implementing job cuts and office closures as part of the DOGE's effort to reduce the federal workforce. Along with slashing its DEI workforce, the agency is also cutting the Office of the Chief Scientist, run by the agency's senior climate adviser. The cuts are not expected to impact operations related to space exploration such as the Johnson Space Center in Houston. The post NASA Slashes DEI Jobs, Senior Climate Adviser as It Refocuses Mission on Space appeared first on Breitbart.

Society

1 week ago DOGE's effort to slash government is now coming for buildings and people who run them

The federal government is preparing to shed up to a quarter of its 360 million square feet of real estate, an NPR analysis finds. The agency in charge of federal real estate is also slashing staff.

Politics

1 week ago Social Security payments scrutinized by DOGE amid search for fraud

DOGE is sifting through Social Security payments in an anti-fraud effort that has some worried the administration could deny payments to vulnerable older Americans.

Politics

1 week ago DOGE is searching through Social Security payments looking for fraud

DOGE is sifting through Social Security payments in an anti-fraud effort that has some worried the administration could deny payments to vulnerable older Americans.

Politics

1 week ago The national debt is about to hit a terrifying number no matter what we do

Elon Musk's DOGE efforts have saved roughly $100 billion. But that's nowhere near enough to bring fiscal sanity and stop the national debt from reaching $40 trillion.

Events

1 week ago Top Dem governor issues order aiming to help fill ‘critical’ state jobs as DOGE cuts federal bureaucracy

Pennsylvania Democrat Gov. Josh Shapiro announced an effort to fill hundreds of state job openings while DOGE is trimming federal bureaucracy, while also focusing on the private sector.

Politics

2 w. ago Republican senators question Musk on DOGE cuts, gently insisting on input

At a mostly friendly closed-door meeting, the billionaire carrying out President Trump’s bid to shrink the federal bureaucracy fielded queries about how senators could be more involved in the effort. The post Republican senators question Musk on DOGE cuts, gently insisting on input appeared first on Boston.com.

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