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.
Who is Michelle King? Social Security head quits over reported DOGE dispute
King, has worked for the SSA since 1994, refused to provide DOGE staffers at the SSA with access to sensitive information.
Elon Musk not DOGE administrator, White House says: new court filing
Tech billionaire Elon Musk may not have as much control over the government as it seems, according to a White House filing.
Social Security chief, FDA head resign over Trump administration orders
The SSA acting commissioner stepped down over requests from DOGE to access data, while the FDA food division head left amid cuts.
Photos show Trump, Musk 50501 protests across the US
Thousands of Americans braved freezing temperatures on Presidents Day to protest against Donald Trump and Elon Musk.
Stephen Miller: DOGE staff will access IRS data on 'programmatic level'
Democratic lawmakers are fighting DOGE's plans to access IRS data over fears it could be used to politically target Americans.
John Fetterman calls out Elon Musk after recent support for Trump ally
Following Trump's win, Fetterman and Musk shared pleasantries when the two were on Capitol Hill back in December.
Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia joins growing DOGE team under Elon Musk
Joe Gebbia is the latest tech guru to join Elon Musk's growing team of staffers within DOGE.
Is Elon Musk auditing Fort Knox's gold reserve? What we know
Amid speculation about U.S. gold reserves, Musk says he wants to tour Fort Knox and uncover the truth behind the secure facility.
What DOGE could target this week
Elon Musk has said he could cut "at least $2 trillion" from U.S. government spending by eliminating "waste."
Polymarket launches "DOGE tracker" of government cuts
Online prediction platform Polymarket launched a "DOGE tracker," providing updates on spending cuts and forecasts for the future.
Elon Musk raises alarm over Social Security
The Social Security Administration has come under the scrutiny of Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency.
DC house prices slashed as DOGE targets federal workers
New listings in Washington, D.C., have risen over the past few weeks, as mass layoffs leave federal workers uncertain about their future.
Does Elon Musk have access to IRS taxpayer data? What we know
A request from DOGE has sparked legal and ethical questions regarding the limits of executive power and taxpayer privacy.
Marjorie Taylor Greene uses Democrats' own words to defend DOGE
The GOP congresswoman shared former Democratic leaders' words on cutting federal spending to argue that DOGE is nonpartisan.
Ashley St. Clair gives update on Elon Musk's response to alleged 13th child
While the billionaire has not responded to reports he has a new baby, St. Clair has urged him to "publicly acknowledge his parental role."
Fired Medicaid worker sends scathing message to Elon Musk
The Department of Health and Human Services reportedly began dismissing 3,600 probationary employees on Friday.
Elon Musk's daughter says she found out about new "half-sibling" on Reddit
The tech billionairre is estranged from Vivian Jenna Wilson, his transgender daughter.
'This is life and death': Trump's USAID shakeup threatens millions in Sudan
The president's decision to cancel or suspend billions of dollars in foreign aid is deepening humanitarian crises across Africa.
"Islamic State will capitalize" after Musk's DOGE shutters USAID
"The decision to cut the operations of USAID … is myopic and will ultimately fuel the grievances that terrorists leverage."
DOGE targeting non-DEI staff, starting with probationary workers—Reports
DOGE plans widespread firings that extend beyond DEI staff, according to reports.
Elon Musk handed win by judge he wanted impeached
DOGE will maintain access to sensitive records from at least three federal agencies, federal judge John Bates ruled on Friday.
Marjorie Taylor Greene ripped over Tesla stock
Critics argue Greene's purchase of Tesla stock creates a conflict of interest.
Donald Trump's "drastic" funding cuts face Republican opposition
Some Republican lawmakers have pushed back on budget cuts that directly impact their constituents.
Donald Trump's purge of federal workers spark mass confusion, anger
One federal worker who has just lost his job said the process has been "chaos."
Elon Musk's DOGE website being "hacked" sparks mockery
The homepage on Friday featured text stating: "This is a joke of a .gov site."
Americans want cuts, but not to Social Security, education, Medicare: Poll
For years, lawmakers have struggled to balance reducing government spending while maintaining funding for essential services.
Judge extends ban on Musk's DOGE from accessing sensitive Treasury systems
Nineteen AGs sued after DOGE gained access to the Treasury's payments system, which controls trillions of dollars in disbursements.
Federal agencies that have begun mass layoffs of probationary employees
Trump's administration, with Elon Musk's DOGE, begins mass layoffs of probationary federal employees to streamline operations.
Thousands of probationary staff fired at 9 agencies including VA, Education
President Donald Trump's administration has fired around 200,000 federal employees across at least seven agencies. Newsweek's live blog is closed.
Will IRS tax refunds be Impacted by Trump's audit? What to know
At least one member of Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) team visited the IRS offices in Washington D.C., on Thursday.
