White House Says Elon Musk Trusted To Claim His Own Conflicts Of Interest As ‘Special Government Employee’—Here’s What That Means
Elon Musk will work under President Donald Trump as a “special government employee,” designating Musk as an unpaid employee of the federal government with fewer restrictions than full-time employees, according to the White House, as Musk’s so-called Department Of Government Efficiency has involved itself in multiple federal agencies in recent days.
Explainer - Is Elon Musk's government efficiency drive legal?
Elon Musk is testing the limits of legal and ethical restrictions on the role of special advisers in U.S. presidential administrations, according to some legal experts and lawmakers who oppose the billionaire's mission against what he deems wasteful government spending.
Lincoln man reportedly working on Elon Musk, DOGE government efficiency project
Farritor was identified by Wired magazine on Sunday as one of six young computer whizzes working with the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE.
Elon Musk's ‘Department of Government Efficiency’ has a rough first week
As the first week of Trump’s second term gets underway, the not-quite-real Department of Government Efficiency is both struggling and expanding its remit.
Trump makes DOGE head Elon Musk a 'special government employee' amid accusations of a takeover
President Trump made Elon Musk, head of the Department of Government Efficiency, a 'special government employee' at the White House. Here's what that means.
Elon Musk and his DOGE: Fixing government or dismantling the Constitution?
Trump efficiency czar Elon Musk is taking drastic steps to tame bloated government. Critics say the Constitution is being shredded in the process.
Trump Makes Musk, the World's Richest Man, a 'Special Government Employee'
Musk, who has promised "mass head-count reductions" across the federal bureaucracy, has drawn wide scrutiny in recent days as his team has been given access to or has taken contro
America Is Going Broke. Will the Department of Government Efficiency Help?
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has started making moves. The D.C. media are furious about his attempts to cut ...
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What is the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE?
President Trump said the entity would focus on cutting government waste and slashing federal regulations, and he put tech ...
Unions troll Elon Musk's DOGE with 'Department of People Who Work for a Living'
A federation of unions has launched a campaign against Elon Musk's DOGE called the "Department of People Who Work for a ...
Gov. Kim Reynolds testifies at U.S. House government efficiency hearing
House Republicans praised Gov. Kim Reynolds’ state government realignment efforts in Iowa as she testified at the U.S. House ...
Trump and Musk's dismantling of government is shaking the foundations of US democracy
Congress is proving little match for the Department of Government Efficiency as wary lawmakers watch it march through the ...
Trump administration agrees to restrict DOGE access to Treasury Department payment systems
The agreement came in response to a lawsuit accusing Treasury of committing an "unlawful action" by giving private info to Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency.
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Executive Order: Establishing and Implementing the President's Department of Government Efficiency
The order establishes DOGE to implement the president's agenda by modernizing federal technology and software to maximize governmental efficiency. Formerly known as the U.S. Digital Service, the newly ...
Nebraska state senators call on federal delegation to investigate Elon Musk’s government influence
A coalition of nine Nebraska state senators is urging the state’s federal delegation to oppose what they call “unprecedented ...
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Why States Must Lead the Government Efficiency Revolution
As we move into 2025, the push for government efficiency is gaining momentum in Washington. Leaders are focused on ...