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Efficiency − or empire? How Elon Musk’s hostile takeover could end government as we know it

Elon Musk’s role as the head of the Department of Government Efficiency, also known as DOGE, is on the surface a dramatic effort to overhaul the inefficiencies of federal bureaucracy. But beneath the rhetoric of cost-cutting and regulatory streamlining lies a troubling scenario.

The Conversation

Musk staffer lands top Treasury gig

Tom Krause, a former executive involved in Elon Musk's DOGE, is the new financial assistant secretary at the Treasury

Salon

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.

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Trump Praises Elon Musk For Uncovering Fraud And Corruption

President Trump commends Elon Musk for uncovering fraud in government agencies, leading to workforce reductions and reform initiatives.

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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.

Latin Times

Hey Kanye West, the nudity and Nazi nonsense is getting old

Another meltdown-as-music-marketing campaign can’t distract us from the need to fight fascism

Evening Standard

Elon Musk appears to consider reinstating the 25-year-old DOGE staffer who resigned after being linked to a racist social media account

The statements Musk is seemingly referring to include posts calling to normalize “Indian hate" and one suggesting Gaza and Israel be “wiped off the face of the Earth."

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Elon Musk is rehiring DOGE staffer who quit after racist social media posts exposed

JD Vance, with Trump’s support, urged billionaire to ‘bring back’ employee who proudly called himself a racist

The Independent UK

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.

Latin Times

Democrats barred from Education Dept.

Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Fla., shared videos of Homeland Security agents blocking members of Congress from entering

Salon

Will Elon Musk Cut as Much Government as Al Gore Did?

In the early 1990s, Bill Clinton's administration set out to "reinvent" government. What can the mercurial Tesla CEO learn from their efforts?

Reason

Trump gives DOGE new marching orders as Japan’s Ishiba tries a little flattery - Roll Call

President Trump was praised by his Japanese counterpart Friday as he handed out new marching orders to Elon Musk and his DOGE team.

Roll Call

Trump Demands US Aid Agency Closure Despite Tumult

President Donald Trump on Friday called for USAID to be shut down, in an escalation of his unprecedented campaign to dismantle the massive government aid agency that has prompted confusion and chaos among its global network.

International Business Times

A federal judge is to consider whether to block DOGE access to the US Labor Department

A federal judge will consider whether to block Trump adviser Elon Musk’s team from accessing systems at the Labor Department, which has investigated the billionaire’s companies

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Elon Musk's Controversial Leadership Style Raises Concerns In Government

Elon Musk's aggressive management style at Twitter and in government raises concerns and sparks controversy. Legal and financial implications remain uncertain.

The Guardian - US

Here’s how Democrats should fight back against Trump

Democrats in a new generation are punching back hard. And, in so doing, showing their colleagues how to overcome their reputation for dithering

The Independent UK

Critics say the Trump administration is on a ‘lawbreaking spree.’ Can the courts stop him?

An avalanche of lawsuits are trying to avert a brewing constitutional crisis, Alex Woodward reports

Evening Standard

Antisemitism group calls for Kanye West’s removal from X over string of tweets

It comes after the rapper prompted controversy at last weekend’s Grammy Awards with his wife Bianca Censori.

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The Guardian - US

Seth Meyers on Elon Musk’s US takeover: ‘A billionaire coup’

Late-night hosts expressed concern over Donald Trump giving Musk even more power within the government

The Guardian - US

Trump administration will reportedly keep just 611 essential USAid employees

Staff reductions set to take place at midnight on Friday as federal unions declare dismantling plan ‘unconstitutional’

International Business Times

Sales of Elon Musk's Tesla Vehicles Plunge 11.5% In China

The EV maker sold 63,238 of its cars in January, compared to 71,447 vehicles it sold in the same month in 2024.

Salon

Pam Bondi's DOJ is out for revenge

More than just Elon Musk: Donald Trump's Cabinet hits the ground running

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Elon Musk's DOGE Department Sparks Controversy In Federal Agencies

Elon Musk's DOGE department is shaking up government operations, sparking concerns about transparency and privacy risks.

Reason

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The Guardian - US

‘In a real sense, US democracy has died’: how Trump is emulating Hungary’s Orbán

Trump has moved to gut the federal government, fire critics and reward allies – a path similar to ‘would-be dictators’ like Orbán, experts say

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