- 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.
Vivek Ramaswamy is appointed to lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which was established by Elon Musk and Donald Trump.
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Vivek Ramaswamy is appointed to lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which was established by Elon Musk and Donald Trump.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Ramaswamy and Musk unveiled a new DOGE plan after Trump's reelection, with Brookings monitoring its impact.1 source
Ramaswamy and Musk co-chaired DOGE.1 source
Tyler Hassen was an insider involved in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).1 source
Vivek Ramaswamy appointed to lead the DOGE initiative.1 source
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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.Also in this story
- 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.
- The Trump administration laid off CDC experts and NIOSH cuts were rescinded due to litigation, amidst efficiency drives led by Elon Musk.
- Trump directed DOGE, led by Musk, to enact policy shifts and target waste, resulting in cuts to specialized biosecurity staff.
- Musk uses Grok for historical AI films while government efficiency orders mandate historical accuracy signage.
The entities involved
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Department of Government Efficiency
US government organization and initiative
- The Department of Government Efficiency accessed systems belonging to the Small Business Administration and NOAA for data management.
- 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.
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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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