DOGE
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), established by President Donald Trump and led by Elon Musk, aims to streamline federal operations by reducing waste and modernizing technology. Since January 2025, Musk's team has accessed various agencies' systems to identify inefficiencies, though concerns about transparency and legality have arisen.
Judge eases ban on DOGE accessing sensitive Treasury data
Judge Vargas partially lifted restrictions allowing a DOGE member access to Treasury data amid ongoing legal battles over privacy concerns.
Elon Musk's favorability sinks to new low, polling average shows
According to the latest data from newsletter Silver Bulletin, a project by polling expert Nate Silver, 53.5 percent of Americans now view Musk unfavorably.
Migrants with criminal records got Medicaid benefits: DOGE
The claim comes amid a broader Trump administration push to use unconventional methods to prompt self deportation.
Why "Bachelorette" Gabby Windey takes "personal offense" at DOGE
On her podcast, Windey spoke out on the Elon Musk-led initiative and President Donald Trump's executive orders.
Florida's DOGE demands universities hand over research
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is hoping to eliminate "unnecessary" spending and courses among the state's higher education system.
DOGE cuts update: Pete Hegseth announces $5.1 billion DOD contract cuts
The defense secretary said the cuts include contracts worth $1.8 billion for consulting services from private firms.
DOGE cuts watchdogs investigating self-driving Teslas: Report
Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) made cuts to transportation safety regulators in February.
Idea to put federal workers in factory jobs created by tariffs sparks fury
A union representing federal workers called Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's suggestion "insulting."
Democrats target 5 Republican-held swing districts in new town hall blitz
The Democrats have held dozens of town halls in 35 states over the past few weeks, intending on expanding that series in the weeks to come.
DOGE cuts update today: IRS changes revealed
The Department of Government Efficiency said it had made a change to the Internal Revenue Service website.
Elon Musk's DOGE role under increased pressure
As a special government employee, Musk is under a 130-day time limit in his current role as head of the unofficial agency.
DOGE Layoffs Will Cause Permanent Damage | Opinion
Every day brings new stories of DOGE and the Trump administration dealing damage to the federal government.
Elon Musk issues warning over unemployment claims
DOGE has said tens of thousands of people have incorrectly claimed millions in unemployment insurance benefits.
DOGE cuts update today: Over a dozen buildings sold off
The General Services Administration has sold 13 federal properties, according to the Department of Government Efficiency.
Social Security halts change days before scheduled start: what to know
The change, set to take place days from now, would have forced many beneficiaries to use online portals or travel in person.
Social Security rule change leaves man with $200K bill
Paul Aguilar, a 38-year-old HIV/AIDS survivor living in San Francisco, recently received a letter from the Social Security Administration.
Department of Education claims immunity from students' DOGE lawsuit
The Department cites a case about native American timber rights in claiming immunity from a student lawsuit
Seniors flood AARP hotline with concerns about Social Security
Since February, a growing wave of anxiety among older Americans over the future of Social Security has nearly doubled the number of calls to AARP.
Trump's Tariffs and DOGE Will Set Off a Crime Wave | Opinion
When schools, hospitals, shelters, libraries, and public safety agencies lose funding, it doesn't just make life harder. It makes communities less safe.
Some Social Security benefit recipients told they're not getting payments
The erroneous alerts, which affected recipients of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) came during a series of website outages.
DOGE faces being defunded under "Delete DOGE Act": What to know
Democratic Representative Sara Jacobs introduced the Delete DOGE Act on April 3, seeking to defund the Elon Musk-led initiative.
Republicans turn on Donald Trump over Social Security cuts
Two Republican Alaska Senators voted against the GOP last week in favor of an amendment to reverse DOGE cuts at the Social Security Administration.
To Beat DOGE, Democrats Must Learn From DOGE | Opinion
The Democratic Party is starting to rediscover the power of action. It might just be what saves our democracy from Donald Trump's dangerous momentum.
DOGE spying on federal workers for anti-Trump, Musk messages: report
The monitoring is reportedly happening at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
We Have a Moral Imperative To Reclaim America From Extremists | Opinion
New research shows how President Donald Trump and his allies are dividing Americans to exploit and impoverish them. The recent "Hands Off" rallies show that Americans realize it.
Social Security gives update on DOGE cuts
The Social Security Administration, which pays benefits to approximately 70 million Americans, has undergone numerous changes.
Improving the Global Health Workforce Is a Bipartisan Imperative | Opinion
The overhaul in U.S. international assistance is straining health workers and health systems worldwide.
Fired federal workers could work factory jobs created by tariffs: Bessent
The Treasury secretary said former government employees could create the labor pool necessary for America's manufacturing revival.
Hackers to target Elon Musk for a 'Full Month': What to know
The hacker group DonRoad Team said that they would be targeting Musk's websites for the next month.
Fired federal workers flood "brutally competitive" job market
Workers axed as part of DOGE's mass layoffs are facing shrinking job openings and a market "frozen" by uncertainty, experts said.