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Federal Judge Blocks Elon Musk's DOGE From Accessing Treasury Department Records
A federal judge early Saturday slammed the brakes on Elon Musk's government reform committee from accessing Treasury Department data that includes the Social Security information and bank account numbers of millions of Americans, according to reports.
Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump's Purge Of USAID Workers
U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols' order was issued shortly before the midnight deadline when thousands of the agency's staffers would have been placed on leave
Trump Says Poor Cybersecurity Aided in DOGE Obtaining Access to Americans' Personal Data: 'They Get It Very Easily'
Amid backlash against DOGE's access to closely-guarded data through government systems, Trump stated it was easy to access due to poor cybersecurity.
Trump Declares Elon Musk Will Tackle Pentagon's Spending in Next Task for DOGE: 'Some Things Are Pretty Bad'
Elon Musk will investigate Pentagon spending at Donald Trump's direction after the Defense Department failed its seventh audit.
Teen DOGE Staffer with Access to Sensitive Data Was Fired from Job for Leaking Sensitive Data: Report
A teenage employee of Elon Musk's DOGE was allegedly fired from a company for leaking data and later bragged about retaining system access.
Elon Musk Vows to Rehire Fired DOGE 'Kid' Staffer Who Bragged About Being a 'Racist'
Elon Musk has announced that Marko Elez, a 25-year-old former DOGE employee who resigned after racist social media posts resurfaced, will be rehired.
University Students File Lawsuit to Stop DOGE Access to Department of Education Data
University students sue the Education Department, alleging it unlawfully gave DOGE access to sensitive financial aid data in violation of federal privacy laws.
Trump Claims He Didn't Know TIME Magazine Is 'Still in Business' Despite Being Named 'Person of the Year' in 2024
President Donald Trump, who has appeared on TIME Magazine's cover 43 times, dismissed the publication when asked about its latest issue featuring Elon Musk sitting at his Oval Office desk.
Vance Calls on DOGE to Rehire 25-Year-Old Worker Who Bragged About Being a 'Racist' in Recent Tweets: 'Stupid Social Media Activity' Shouldn't 'Ruin a Kid's Life'
JD Vance urged DOGE to rehire Marko Elez, accused of advocating for eugenics, arguing his past racist posts shouldn't derail his career.
Time Magazine Mocks Trump by Putting Photo of 'President Elon Musk' on Cover of Latest Issue
The latest Time magazine cover features a depiction of billionaire Elon Musk sitting behind the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office, as if he were the President of the United States.
Trump Signs Order to Kill Federal Agency Investigating Tesla
Trump's executive order dismantled a federal agency tasked with investigating Tesla for workplace racial discrimination, ending audits and enforcement nationwide.
Elon Musk Publicly Declares Intense 'Love' for Donald Trump: 'As Much as a Straight Man Can Love Another Man'
Elon Musk has come out publicly declaring his intense "love" for President Donald Trump, sparking confusion and laughter among social media users.
Top DOGE Employee Resigns After Past Racist Tweets Resurface: Report
A key staffer in Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has resigned after he was linked to recent racist and eugenics-related tweets.
'Fire Elon Musk': Progressive Caucus Members Say Billionaire Has 'Seemingly Unlimited Powers Over Americans' Private Data'
Members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus held a press conference promising Elon Musk will be fired for his "unethical, illegal and unconstitutional" behavior
Trump Orders Termination of 'Every Single Media Contract' Expensed by Government Communication Agency: Report
Trump orders the General Services Administration to cancel all media contracts amid claims that the Biden administration funded anti-Trump outlets.
A Dozen Attorneys General to Sue Elon Musk to Prevent DOGE Access to Treasury Payment System: 'Unlawful, Unprecedented and Unacceptable'
A coalition of a dozen state attorneys general announced plans to file a lawsuit aimed at blocking Elon Musk and DOGE from accessing the U.S. Treasury payment systems.
Elon Musk's DOGE Blocked from Accessing Labor Department Data in Stunning Win for Unions
A federal judge temporarily blocked Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency from accessing Labor Department data, marking a major win for unions.
Head of Federal Agency Taken Over by Elon Musk's DOGE Rejects Trump 'Buyout,' Decides to Resign Outright
The administrator in charge of White House tech has announced his resignation, specifying it as separate from the DOGE-influenced deferred resignation offer.
Top Government Official Forced to Resign After Appearing to Fail Trump 'Loyalty' Test: Report
A top government financial official resigned after reportedly failing a Trump loyalty test, as his administration and DOGE accelerate federal staff purges.
DOGE Workers Accused of Dumping Sensitive Data into AI, Asking Software to Slash Education Department Budget
Members of DOGE reportedly fed sensitive data into AI tools, relying on AI to recommend drastic budget cuts—particularly targeting the Department of Education.
X Users Troll Lauren Boebert for Trashing Politico by Posting Proof that She Pays for Politico Pro Subscription
Social media users trolled Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert for trashing Politico by sharing proof that she pays for a subscription with the media company.
Missouri Residents Asked to Rat Out Government Waste in New DOGE-Like Initiative
Missouri's Senate launched a new online portal for residents to report government waste and inefficiencies, akin to Trump and Musk's DOGE initiative.
Tesla Sales Plummet as Experts Blame Musk's Government Overhaul
Tesla's electric vehicles have faced a drop in sales in various European markets following the increased political involvement of the company's billionaire founder, Elon Musk, earning him backlash from consumers.
Elon Musk's DOGE Employees' Access to Treasury Restricted as Trump Admin Concedes to Lawsuit
Staffers and employees working for the Department of Government Efficiency, headed by billionaire Elon Musk, have been temporarily barred from accessing data in the Treasury Department's payment system by the Department of Justice.
Former Twitter Employees Warn That Elon Musk Allegedly Thinks Laws Are 'Just Bulls–t'
Former Twitter employees are warning that they believe Elon Musk thinks laws are "just bulls--t" and that they can be bypassed by some people.
IRS Employees Who Took Trump 'Buyout' Ordered to Stay, Told Their Work Is Too 'Essential'
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) employees who accepted the Trump administration's buyout and opted for deferred resignation have been asked by their employers to continue working for a few months due to the "essential" nature of their jobs.
Over 40,000 Federal Workers Opt For Trump-Musk Retirement Offer Amid Fears Of Mass Firings As Deadline Nears
Office of Personnel Management has warned that employees who do not take the deal may face layoffs, restructurings, or reductions in force.
Trump White House Insists Elon Musk Will 'Excuse Himself' If Conflict of Interest Arises: 'He Has Abided by All Applicable Laws'
The White House defended Elon Musk's dual role as a government official and federal contractor, insisting he'll "excuse himself" from any conflicts of interest.
Reporter Calls Out Republicans for 'Railing Against Unelected Bureaucrats' While Handing Executive Powers to Elon Musk
A reporter called out Republicans for "railing against unelected bureaucrats" despite defending handing executive powers to Elon Musk.
DOGE Orders Employees to Stop Using Slack as Agency Aims for More Secrecy: Report
Elon Musk's DOGE ordered employees to stop using Slack as the agency shifts to the Executive Office of the President, a move that could shield its records from FOIA requests.