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US Elections
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

US updates: Trump to bid farewell to 'terrific' Elon Musk DW 05/30/2025

Elon Musk's role as a special government employee ends amid controversy over claimed savings and authority of budget cuts.
fromFuturism
2 days ago
US politics

Republicans Admit They Have Zero Respect for Musk, Were Just Using Him for Money and Clout

US Elections
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

US updates: Trump to bid farewell to 'terrific' Elon Musk DW 05/30/2025

Elon Musk's role as a special government employee ends amid controversy over claimed savings and authority of budget cuts.
Retirement
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

Your government pension is going digital as DOGE targets paper documents stored in an old salt mine

The US government will fully digitize federal retirement applications, ending decades of paper processing.
The transition reflects a move toward modernization and efficiency in federal bureaucratic processes.
US news
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Elon Musk criticizes Trump's 'big beautiful bill,' a fracture in a key relationship

Musk criticizes Trump's spending bill, arguing it increases the federal deficit and undermines government efficiency.
US politics
fromFast Company
11 hours ago

Trump got what he needed out of Elon Musk

Elon Musk's controversial government efficiency efforts significantly impacted public services and his personal reputation, though they benefited his financial interests.
US politics
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Republicans Admit They Have Zero Respect for Musk, Were Just Using Him for Money and Clout

Republican lawmakers are relieved that Elon Musk has distanced himself from Donald Trump.
fromFast Company
2 days ago

DOGE cut federal IT contracts. Don't count on the government to pick up the slack

"I'm fully in alignment with the need to in-house government capacity and government services," says Merici Vinton, a former U.S. Digital Service official.
Digital life
#trump-administration
Tech industry
fromIntelligencer
3 days ago

Palantir and the Age of Authoritarian Entrepreneurs

The Trump administration prioritized data control, increasing reliance on private firms like Palantir for managing citizen information.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
5 days ago

Trump Puts Gaining Power Ahead of Enacting His Policies

The Trump administration could pursue its agenda legally and orderly, avoiding chaos and litigation.
Many policy initiatives are possible without the need for continuous court battles.
SF politics
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow federal layoffs

Trump administration seeks Supreme Court approval to reduce federal workforce.
Federal judges have temporarily halted Trump's plans for downsizing until legal disputes are resolved.
#budget-cuts
Information security
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Ex-CISA employee describes 'culture of fear' at the agency

The U.S. Cybersecurity agency is experiencing a pervasive culture of fear due to budget cuts and controversial leadership strategies.
Information security
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Ex-CISA employee describes 'culture of fear' at the agency

The U.S. Cybersecurity agency is experiencing a pervasive culture of fear due to budget cuts and controversial leadership strategies.
#doge
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago
Non-profit organizations

DOGE tried assigning a team to the Government Accountability Office. They refused

fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago
Non-profit organizations

DOGE tried assigning a team to the Government Accountability Office. They refused

fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

Helping DOGE break down data silos

The Department of Government Efficiency is promoting improved access and utilization of data across federal agencies to enhance collaboration and decision-making.
Data science
NYC politics
fromBig Think
1 week ago

Policy and process is paralyzing the US government

The U.S. faces significant barriers to building housing, infrastructure, and services efficiently due to regulatory hurdles and government inefficiencies.
Growth hacking
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

Defense Department employees received an email asking for ideas on how to 'root out waste'

The Defense Department's request for efficiency ideas signals a shift from a previous weekly reporting exercise.
fromNextgov.com
2 weeks ago

New SSA chief praises DOGE for 'making things better'

"One of my main jobs is not having newspaper articles saying we're a problem," said Bisignano.
Digital life
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Maggie Haberman Calls Out Trump's Military Parade Amid DOGE Cuts: A Messaging' And Reality Problem'

Trump's military parade signifies a messaging challenge amidst cost-cutting discussions due to its high estimated expense.
The event's timing aligns with significant dates, though it's termed a coincidence by analysts.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

So many are devastated': Trump's federal layoffs and their ripple effect

Anderson shares the uncertainty of her financial future, stating that many in her apartment complex are selling belongings and moving away due to job losses and high living costs.
Startup companies
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Is Karsten Wildberger Germany's Elon Musk? DW 05/14/2025

Karsten Wildberger's appointment as Minister for Digitalization represents a significant governmental shift towards efficiency and digitalization in Germany.
Digital life
fromNextgov.com
3 weeks ago

Consolidating IT systems can lead to over $100M in cost savings, GAO finds

The GAO report highlights potential savings of over $100 billion by improving federal agency operations.
Identifying and implementing over 148 new recommendations can lead to enhanced efficiency in government.
A total of $725 billion in savings reflects the impact of previous GAO recommendations.
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

FHA cites AI emergence as it archives' inactive policy documents

FHA's archiving of nearly 600 outdated policy documents is a significant step toward increasing government efficiency and clarifying information for lenders and stakeholders.
SF real estate
Los Angeles
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon slams Democrats for LA wildfire reconstruction delays: 'I'd change the name from red tape to blue tape'

Jamie Dimon criticizes California's Democrats for adding more regulations amidst challenges from wildfires, emphasizing the need for effective governance over excessive regulation.
Privacy professionals
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

DOGE's plan for sensitive U.S. data is freaking out security experts

Consolidating federal data into a centralized database poses significant cybersecurity risks and privacy concerns.
fromAustin Monitor
4 weeks ago

Austin Public Health urges Council to prioritize frontline jobs amid federal funding cuts - Austin Monitor

We no longer have the enhanced infrastructure to quickly act during an outbreak of an infectious disease, such as the measles outbreak occurring just a few counties over in West Texas. The recent federal funding cuts have made our communities weaker, less safe and decreased Austin Public Health's ability to respond effectively to current and future threats.
NYC parents
Digital life
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

Total experience: The missing link in government transformation

Employee experience is critically linked to customer experience in federal services.
Current efforts in public service modernization overlook the internal workforce's experience.
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