54 m. ago DOGE Is Working on Software That Automates the Firing of Government Workers

Operatives working for Elon Musk’s DOGE appear to be editing the code of AutoRIF—software designed by the Defense Department that could assist in mass firings of federal workers, sources tell WIRED.

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1 hour ago White House pushes back on report claiming some canceled DOGE contracts won't save taxpayers money

The Associated Press assessed that nearly 40% of the contracts canceled by the Trump administration won't save the government money.

Economics

3 h. ago Nearly 40% of contracts canceled by Musk’s DOGE are expected to produce no savings

Data published on DOGE's “Wall of Receipts” shows that more than one-third of the contract cancellations, 417 in all, are expected to yield no savings. The post Nearly 40% of contracts canceled by Musk’s DOGE are expected to produce no savings appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

5 h. ago Trump, Musk get support from former NFL star amid criticism over DOGE cuts, other issues

Former NFL star running back Le'Veon Bell came to the defense of President Donald Trump and billionaire mogul Elon Musk in a post on X on Monday.

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16 h. ago Federal agency tells staff responses to Musk's DOGE productivity email may be read by 'malign foreign actors'

HHS warned employees that if they respond to Elon Musk's request to list five things they accomplished last week to assume it would be read by malign foreign actors.

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16 h. ago Government worker says she was 'absolutely infuriated' by DOGE email asking her to say what she did last week

A federal employee condemned the emails sent by Musk and DOGE to government workers, arguing they are an attempt to bully government workers.

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18 h. ago How Elon Musk's DOGE reshaped government in its first 30 days

ABC News reports on the first 30 days of billionaire Elon Musk advising President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency.

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19 h. ago 'If you don't answer ... you're fired': Trump stands behind Musk's DOGE productivity email

President Donald Trump voiced support for DOGE leader Elon Musk's instruction requiring federal employees to recap their weekly productivity.

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19 h. ago 'Overwhelmingly popular': Elon Musk touts Americans' DOGE support

Elon Musk touts a new poll that suggests massive support for DOGE.

Politics

22 h. ago Flashback: Musk used his 'what did you get done this week' directive before gutting Twitter

Tech billionaire and DOGE Chair Elon Musk previously used his "what did you get done this week" question with the former CEO of Twitter before Musk purchased and gutted the social media giant.

Technology

23 h. ago DOGE Is Inside the National Institutes of Health’s Finance System

At least three people linked to Elon Musk’s DOGE task force have access to NIH systems that control budgets, procurement, and more, according to records and internal documents viewed by WIRED.

Politics

24 h. ago DOGE cuts, Medicaid fears spark protests at GOP lawmaker offices across US

Some House Republicans contended with backlash in their home districts last week after progressive groups urged activists to protest Elon Musk and DOGE.

Society

29 h. ago Pushback to Latest DOGE Demand May Signal Limits for Elon Musk

Pushback against Elon Musk’s latest demand to government employees reveals potential limits to his harsh approach to management and cost-cutting.

Politics

66 h. ago Elon Musk Threatens FBI Agents and Air Traffic Controllers With Forced Resignation If They Don't Respond to an Email

Employees throughout the federal government have until 11:59pm ET Monday to detail five things they accomplished in the last week.

Events

67 h. ago Trump rattles off ‘flagrant scams’ uncovered by DOGE, takes aim at Fort Knox in CPAC speech

President Donald Trump lauded Elon Musk and DOGE for their work uncovering government overspending in his speech before the Conservative Political Action Conference.

Politics

67 h. ago Elon Musk says federal employees must fill out productivity reports or resign

Tech billionaire Elon Musk said Saturday that all federal employees are expected to fill out a mandatory productivity report form and will be considered resigned if they do not.

Politics

3 d. ago 'Not American': Dem governors lash out at Elon Musk's 'cruel' DOGE efforts

Democratic governors held a press conference on Tuesday, sounding the alarm on Trump’s threat to Medicaid and signaling a Democratic messaging priority.

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3 d. ago 'Saved the country': CPAC attendees see silver lining after Elon Musk's DOGE speech

Elon Musk’s remarks at the Conservative Political Action Conference on Thursday drew praise from those who were pleased with the cuts being made through the Department of Government Efficiency.

Politics

3 d. ago Elon Musk blurs the line between his government and business roles

The tech titan and President Trump say they will avoid any conflicts of interest, but it's difficult for the public to verify that.

Politics

3 d. ago Back in their districts, GOP lawmakers get an earful on DOGE and Musk

Back in their districts, GOP lawmakers get an earful on DOGE and Musk  The Washington Post

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