Department Of Government Efficiency

Are Chatbots Evil? Emotional AI: A Health Crisis Nobody Sees Coming
Emotional AI's rise: Threat to mental health and trust?


DOGE is trying to outsource the US government — and Trump wants Big Law to make it happen
White House coerces law firms for $1B pro bono aid amid democracy concerns


"They want to rob it": Former Social Security head says Musk, Trump are "wrecking" agency to raid it
Trump, Musk's cuts risk Social Security collapse, warns ex-Administrator


Federal judge temporarily restricts DOGE access to personalized Social Security data
Judge limits DOGE's Social Security data access, raising privacy concerns


Newsom sues DOGE over AmeriCorps cuts, saying it ‘gives the middle finger to volunteers’
California sues Trump over cuts to AmeriCorps after challenging tariffs.

DOGE wanted to assign staff to the nonprofit Vera Institute of Justice because it got federal funds
Musk's DOGE targets nonprofits; raises civil society independence concerns.

Trump administration plans to end the IRS Direct File program for free tax filing, AP sources say
Trump admin axes IRS Direct File program, sparking backlash

Did DOGE take sensitive labor data?
Whistleblower alerts Congress: Trump's DOGE team accessing sensitive government data.


About 25% of IRS workers planning to take buyout offer
IRS faces massive workforce reduction as 25% accept buyouts.


DOGE uncovers massive VA contract for ‘salary survey data and analysis' — says it canceled it, saving millions
VA saves $11M by canceling overpriced contract, DOGE leads reform efforts


IRS phone service is more difficult this tax filing season, experts say
IRS faces workforce cuts, service delays amid Trump admin efficiency drive

DOGE abruptly cut a program for teens with disabilities. This student is 'devastated'
Musk's DOGE ends disability program, sparking backlash over impact on students


People are turning on Elon Musk
Elon Musk's popularity dips amid DOGE role, voter-pay tactics


Start your week smart: Tax deadline, Trump’s trade war, Blue Origin launch, ‘The Last of Us,’ the Masters
Trump's immigration crackdown hits beer sales; IRS turmoil amid layoffs


Columbus seniors tell Rep. Joyce Beatty about concerns over Social Security, trade war
Seniors protest SSA cuts amid Musk, Trump reforms in Columbus

Dem states to blame for most of the nearly $400 million in unemployment fraud over last 4 years, DOGE says
DOGE uncovers $382M fraud in Dem-led states, highlighting economic mismanagement


NHTSA staffers evaluating the risks of self-driving cars were reportedly fired by DOGE
Musk's DOGE cuts NHTSA staff, risking self-driving car safety oversight


Elon Musk Says DOGE Will Produce Savings Of $150 Billion In FY2026
Musk's DOGE savings target cut to $150B, down from $1T


Elon Musk’s DOGE discovers millions in taxpayer dollars wasted on unemployment claims for ‘fake people’
Musk's DOGE exposes $69M in fraudulent unemployment claims to unborn, elderly.


Trump Can Fire Probationary Workers, Appeals Court Says
Appeals court allows Trump to proceed with mass firings of probationary employees.
