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DOGE Access to US Payment System Sparks Concerns

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) gained access to a US federal payment system handling $6 trillion, raising concerns from Democrats about potential disruptions to Social Security, Medicare, and other benefits, although the Treasury Department denies any current issues.

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DOGE Accesses Sensitive Federal Data, Sparking Democratic Outrage

Following Democratic outrage over its access to Treasury systems, Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) gained access to sensitive data on millions of federal workers and CMS data; DOGE, established via executive order to improve efficiency, lacks a clear authority outline, sparking...

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USAID Funding Scandal Sparks Protests, Prioritizing Corporate Welfare Concerns

Protests against USAID funding erupted in Washington D.C., following reports revealing at least $122 million in funding to terrorist-linked groups and $15 million spent on condoms for the Taliban, alongside criticism of corporate welfare subsidies.

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Musk to Cut Federal News Subscriptions, Citing Wasteful Spending

Elon Musk, head of the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), plans to cut federal subscriptions to news outlets like Politico, citing inefficient spending; the FDA's \$517,000 annual Politico subscription for 37 employees and the Department of Defense's \$9 million+ Reuters subscr...

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IRS Exempts Critical Employees from Resignation Program Amidst Staffing Concerns

On January 27, 2025, the Office of Personnel Management offered over two million federal workers the option to resign but remain on payroll until September 30, 2025; however, the IRS later exempted critical tax season employees from this program, creating potential staffing issues during tax filing ...

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Tesla Sales Plummet Amid Musk's Political Activities and Chinese Competition

Tesla's sales plummeted in Australia (down 33 percent) and Europe in January 2025 due to increased competition from Chinese brands and negative public perception of Elon Musk's political activities; polls indicate Musk's actions are deterring potential buyers.

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Trump Administration's Federal Buyouts Spark Legal Battle

The Trump administration's offer of buyouts to over 40,000 federal employees has prompted legal challenges over its legality, as the offer guarantees pay through September pending Congressional budget approval; the administration aims to cut 5–10% of the federal workforce, a move that would be the l...

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DOGE Accesses Sensitive Treasury Data, Raising Concerns

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) gained access to sensitive Treasury data, including Social Security and Medicare payments, prompting concerns from Senator Ron Wyden and the resignation of Treasury's acting Deputy Secretary, David Lebryk, after more than 30 years of service.

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Judge Considers Injunction Blocking Musk's DOGE from Taxpayer Data

A federal judge is considering a temporary injunction to prevent Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency from accessing sensitive taxpayer data after three federal unions sued, alleging the department violated privacy laws by accessing names, social security numbers, birthdays, bank account ...

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Nationwide Protests Erupt Over Musk's DOGE Project and Vought Nomination

Thousands demonstrated nationwide Wednesday against President Trump's early actions, particularly Elon Musk's DOGE project's role in government modernization and Russ Vought's nomination, fueled by data security fears, aviation safety concerns (following a fatal accident), and DOGE's expanding influ...

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Democrats Unite Against Musk's DOGE Amidst Data Concerns

Democrats are vehemently opposing Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) due to its aggressive cost-cutting measures, lack of oversight, and access to sensitive citizen data, introducing the "Stop the Steal" Act to counter these actions.

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Gates Urges Trump to Preserve USAID Funding Amidst Administration Cuts

Bill Gates met with President Trump and his chief of staff to advocate for maintaining funding for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), which has faced cuts and staff suspensions under the Trump administration, temporarily halting foreign aid disbursement.

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