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Musk's DOGE Agency Faces Backlash Amidst Opacity and Controversial Actions

Following a high-ranking employee's resignation due to racist posts, Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) faced immediate scrutiny for its opaque operations, access to sensitive data, and sweeping changes across federal agencies, prompting protests and calls for investigation.

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Trump Fires 17 Inspectors General, Raising Accountability Concerns

President Trump fired 17 inspectors general, raising concerns about government transparency and accountability, shortly after creating the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) led by Elon Musk; some fear this will lead to decreased efficiency and increase in fraud.

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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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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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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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2 Million Federal Employees Face Resignation Deadline Amidst Legal Challenges

Facing a February 6th deadline, over 2 million federal employees had to choose between a "deferred resignation" with paid leave but no work until September, or risk termination, prompting lawsuits alleging legal violations and raising concerns about potential service disruptions.

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White House Cancels \$8 Million in Politico Subscriptions Amid Musk's Cost-Cutting Drive

The White House canceled \$8 million in Politico Pro subscriptions, part of Elon Musk's cost-cutting initiative through his unofficial Department of Government Efficiency (Doge), sparking concerns about transparency and potential overreach.

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Vance Calls for Rehiring of DOGE Staffer After Racist Tweets Surface

Vice President JD Vance called for the rehiring of Marko Elez, a 25-year-old DOGE staffer who resigned after the Wall Street Journal revealed racist and eugenic tweets from his X account; 78% of over 385,000 voters in an Elon Musk poll supported Elez's reinstatement.

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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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Education Department Warns of Potential Loss of Pay in Trump Administration Buyout Offer

The Trump administration's offer of a deferred resignation package to federal employees, intended to shrink the federal workforce by 10%, has raised concerns after Education Department officials warned that the Secretary could cancel the agreement, leaving employees without legal recourse.

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Trump Administration's Deferred Resignation Package Raises Concerns of Unpaid Employees

The Trump administration offered federal employees a deferred resignation package with a February 6th deadline, but Education Department officials warned staff that the Secretary could cancel the agreement, potentially leaving employees unpaid, despite government memos stating otherwise; over 40,000...

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Trump Administration Orders Performance Data From Federal Agencies, Raising Privacy Concerns

The Trump administration ordered federal agencies to submit lists of employees with less-than-successful performance reviews by March 7, aiming to create new performance metrics and streamline terminations, prompting concerns about data misuse and national security risks.

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