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Elon Musk can’t be the only one to jumpstart our government
Trump deployed Elon Musk to audit spending. There are calls to analyze our gold reserves in Ft. Knox since the last audit happened 50 years ago. Didn't anyone else monitor anything?
The political education of Elon Musk
Elon Musk’s move-fast-and-break-things ethos has served him well so far in his efforts to demolish the federal bureaucracy. But now comes the moment the billionaire leading President Donald Trump’s DOGE initiative may not be prepared for — managing the politics of his sprawling cuts.
What is DOGE? Here's what to know about the government group and how Elon Musk is involved
DOGE has been in the news for its role in cutting federal workers. Here's everything you need to know about it and how Elon Musk is involved.
Tell Us: What Are Your Questions About Elon Musk?
The tech billionaire Elon Musk has swiftly gained enormous power over the federal government as he works with the so-called Department of Government Efficiency to slash the federal bureaucracy — and upend the nation’s politics.
What's Elon Musk doing with your data?
Elon Musk is racing to perfect an AI model, just as teams of his young associates are gaining access to some of the nation’s most sensitive and closely guarded databases through the Department of Government Efficiency.
Elon Musk Can’t Stop Talking About Penises
Last week, between posting photos of himself and slashing the federal bureaucracy, Elon Musk found the time to make some penis jokes. The world’s richest man briefly changed his display name on X to “Harry Bōlz,
Can you trust Elon Musk and his ‘DOGE’ claims about government fraud?
No doubt you’ve heard that the world’s wealthiest man, Elon Musk, has been moonlighting as a purported crusader against waste, fraud and abuse in the federal government. His team from the so-called Department of Government Efficiency,
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Government Accountability official says fraud does exist, but it's not widespread
Government accountability officer says fraud is committed by "all walks of life" including "insider threats," but must be ...
‘Good luck with that.’ Trump administration terminates privacy officials at agency overseeing government hiring and firing
The Trump administration has quietly fired multiple members of the “privacy team” and other officials from the office that ...
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The Government Accountability Office Fraud Report, and DOGE
The GAO reported in April of 2024 that the federal government loses an estimated $233 to $521 billion annually to fraud. If ...
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Government Accountability Office Highlights Gaps in Veterans' Affairs Program
The GAO's Sharon Silas testified before Congress on improving veterans' access to care through the VA's Community Care Program. While the program has expanded, GAO identified gaps in oversight, ...
Trump, Musk claim government 'fraud' without proof. How common is federal fraud, abuse?
For decades, inspectors general have searched for fraud in government agencies with some investigations leading to ...
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Trump Wants the Federal Government’s Facilities Administration to Disconnect Its EV Charging Stations
Despite his partnership with Elon Musk, CEO of the nation’s largest EV company, the president has railed against former ...
So You Want Proof of Government Fraud
The press says Elon Musk has no evidence. Well, here’s some.
Republican senator proposes DOGE-like office for New Mexico
If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, President Donald Trump would surely be charmed by state Sen. Jay Block. The freshman Rio Rancho Republican dropped a bill Thursday to create a ...
Government waste is no accident. It is a business model | opinion by Rep. Seth Grove
Malicious acts aside, the amount of money the federal government wastes in improper payments is astounding. According to the U.S. Government Accountability Office, the federal government spent $2.7 ...