- Elon Musk helped create the Department of Government Efficiency, which Trump established, to utilize Social Security Administration data for its proposals.
- Elon Musk helped create the Department of Government Efficiency, which Trump established, to utilize Social Security Administration data for its proposals.
- Elon Musk helped create the Department of Government Efficiency, which Trump established, to utilize Social Security Administration data for its proposals.
- Elon Musk helped create the Department of Government Efficiency, which Trump established, to utilize Social Security Administration data for its proposals.
Elon Musk took charge of the Department of Government Efficiency, which President Trump established, leading to agency dismantlement and worker hardships.
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Elon Musk took charge of the Department of Government Efficiency, which President Trump established, leading to agency dismantlement and worker hardships.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- FBI agents sought to criminally investigate Elon Musk's actions while he was leading the Department of Government Efficiency, with Chuck Grassley discussing the attempts.Sub-event
- The Trump administration laid off CDC experts and NIOSH cuts were rescinded due to litigation, amidst efficiency drives led by Elon Musk.Sub-event
- Trump directed DOGE, led by Musk, to enact policy shifts and target waste, resulting in cuts to specialized biosecurity staff.Sub-event
DOGE canceled a Pentagon contract and the White House handled government leases.1 source
Musk invests in PAC to support Trump's majority while serving as public face of DOGE.1 source
- Musk uses Grok for historical AI films while government efficiency orders mandate historical accuracy signage.Sub-event
- Trump administration, influenced by Musk, plans to shut down Social Security offices and sell federal buildings in Bozeman.Sub-event
Romney raises concerns over Musk's wealth as he navigates his role in Trump's efficiency initiatives.1 source
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Trump signed the executive order creating DOGE, and Amy Gleason is now acting administrator.1 source
- Vivek Ramaswamy is appointed to lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which was established by Elon Musk and Donald Trump.Sub-event
- DOGE cuts necessitate NRC re-hiring, with OMB overseeing the efficiency initiative and targets aligning with Musk's goals.Sub-event
- Elon Musk used the DOGE project to dismantle USAID, while also revealing personal connections between Trump and the Jeffrey Epstein files.Sub-event
- Efficiency drives within the Department of Government Efficiency are leading to civil service cuts.Sub-event
Musk leads DGE under Trump's orders, causing agency dismantlement and worker hardships.1 source
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Elon Musk helped create the Department of Government Efficiency, which Trump established, to utilize Social Security Administration data for its proposals.Also in this story
- The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Trump and Musk, is seeking access to data from the Social Security Administration and the Internal Revenue Service.
- Trump and Musk advised on and disagreed over Social Security reform proposals.
- Elon Musk helped create the Department of Government Efficiency, which Trump established, to utilize Social Security Administration data for its proposals.
The entities involved
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Department of Government Efficiency
US government organization and initiative
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Elon Musk
businessman and entrepreneur (born 1971)
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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