Elon Musk, DOGE and Federal workers

Federal agencies pushing back against Elon Musk job cuts could signal a new era for DOGE
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, has been dramatically cutting federal jobs over the past month, creating chaos and fear throughout the federal workforce, but meeting little official pushback.
DOGE's Elon Musk says federal employees must document their work or resign
Some federal agencies, including the State and Defense Departments, told their employees not to respond to an email asking for a list of tasks they completed.
Elon Musk and DOGE promised up to $2 trillion in government savings. How much have they actually saved so far?
DOGE claims $55 billion in savings over the first month — but its own ‘wall of receipts’ shows just $7.2 billion.
Trump says Elon Musk should be 'more aggressive' on DOGE cuts, Musk responds
President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social that Elon Musk is doing "a great job" with DOGE, but he thinks the billionaire could be "more aggressive."
Why Trump and Elon Musk’s DOGE is terrible for Americans
President Donald Trump keeps claiming that Elon Musk is doing a great job running DOGE. But it’s actually the opposite. DOGE is riddled with transparency issues, people aren’t even sure who’s running the show,
Does Elon Musk Get Paid for DOGE? What We Know
White House documents reviewed by Newsweek confirm that Musk "has no actual or formal authority to make government decisions himself" and is not the administrator of DOGE. His involvement is unpaid, meaning he does not receive federal compensation for his advisory work.
DOGE deadline: Elon Musk orders federal workers to detail their work
The Big Weekend Show' panelists discuss Elon Musk's email to government workers and conflicting guidance on whether they should respond.
Judge Blocks 2 Federal Agencies From Disclosing Personal Records to Trump Adviser Musk's DOGE
A judge has agreed to temporarily bar two federal agencies from disclosing records containing sensitive personal information to representatives of Trump adviser Elon Musk’s Department of Government Ef
Judge Blocks Elon Musk’s DOGE From Getting Its Hands on Everything
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency effort experienced a setback in court Monday when a federal judge blocked the Office of Personnel Management and Department of Education from sharing sensitive information with the pseudo-agency.
DOGE Updates: Mass Confusion at Fed Agencies as Elon Musk Deadline Approaches
Elon Musk's deadline for federal workers to justify their jobs is fast approaching. Follow Newsweek's live blog for updates.
Federal workers fear job cuts, service disruptions amid Elon Musk’s DOGE push
Federal employees are raising alarms over Elon Musk’s push to reshape the US government, an effort now compounded by a weekend directive for workers to justify their jobs in writing. The mounting pressure has left many in the federal workforce feeling vulnerable.
Elon Musk's DOGE is sending 'shockwaves' through the Pentagon, ex-DOD insider says
Allen Control Systems CEO Steve Simoni said DOGE's impending DoD audit will uncover "all kinds of wasteful spending" amid the ...
As Elon Musk takes a leading role with DOGE, some Tesla customers are rethinking their allegiance
Elon Musk's close ties to President Trump is alienating some motorists. Wall Street analysts say that could hurt Tesla.
Trump is selling 'official' DOGE membership in exchange for donations
For a minimum of $47, supporters can get their very own Trump DOGE card.
Trump and Elon Musk are floating ‘DOGE dividends.' Low-income Americans might not get the benefits
The president recently touted the idea, which came to a 30-year-old investor in a dream and caught the attention of Elon Musk ...
John Oliver Likens Elon Musk’s DOGE To Viral ‘Wonka’ Experience: “Stark Disconnect Between Marketing And Reality”
Tonight, John Oliver drew parallels between Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency to the ill-fated and shoddy Willy ...
How Musk Is Bringing His Twitter Takeover Playbook to DOGE
Elon Musk’s marathon of government cuts in his first month at DOGE echoes his Twitter takeover back in 2022. Here’s a ...
Here’s The Latest On A DOGE Dividend Stimulus Check: Who’s For And Against It
President Trump and Elon Musk remain supportive of a DOGE Dividend stimulus check; however, others like Speaker Johnson are ...
Trump, DOGE work to shutter CFPB, an agency created in response to the 2008 financial crisis
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a watchdog agency created to protect consumers, is under fire by President Trump ...