Doge

Elon Musk's artificial intelligence chatbot, Grok, is reportedly being quietly used within U.S. government agencies under the direction of his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) team. What Happened: The AI tool, developed by Musk's company xAI, is being used to analyze federal data, prepare...

A crucial Navy server that stores vital pay and promotion data remains exposed without a disaster recovery plan after a contract to transfer the information to the cloud was canceled by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). What Happened: Earlier this month, DOGE terminated a $170 million...

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) Elon Musk amplified a cost-cutting move by President Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) on Wednesday, stating that the U.S. government may be wasting $100 million a year on inactive phone lines. What Happened: In a post on X, formerly Twitter, DOGE's...

DOGE might be slashing roles across federal agencies, but the department itself is on a hiring spree. According to a candidate who recently applied for a position, the hiring process involves a five-stage interview process that takes place over a couple of weeks. What Happened: The applicant told...

On Tuesday, Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk clapped back at Bill Gates after the Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) co-founder said that the tech mogul's cost-cutting efforts at USAID under President Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) could endanger millions of lives. What...

On Tuesday, Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk found himself in a heated discussion with CNBC's David Faber regarding his involvement in federal spending cuts under President Donald Trump’s administration. What Happened: The conversation, part of CNBC’s “Power Lunch,”...

Elon Musk is facing a lawsuit filed by three swing state voters. The plaintiffs allege that Musk failed to fulfill his promise of payment for signing a petition from his political action committee, America PAC. What Happened: The lawsuit claims that Musk had committed to paying voters in...

Bill Gates and Elon Musk, two of the world’s richest individuals, have publicly disagreed over their differing views on philanthropy and efficiency. What Happened: Gates intends to boost his foundation’s charitable contributions to public health and education in the coming two...

Elon Musk’s influence within the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is gradually diminishing, yet the agency’s sweeping reforms continue to reshape the federal landscape. Despite Musk’s diminishing presence, DOGE has already rooted itself in...

Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT), has criticized Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk's recent push for $2 trillion in U.S. government budget cuts, focusing on the dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development. What Happened: Gates said, in an interview with...

The U.S. government is hemorrhaging hundreds of billions of dollars every year to fraud, a chunk of which is leeched by sophisticated overseas digital crime rings using stolen identities. What Happened: The Government Accountability Office estimates up to $521 billion in fraud losses annually, but...

House Republicans are warning newly confirmed Social Security Administration Commissioner Frank Bisignano against further staffing reductions that could worsen already deteriorating customer service at the agency. What Happened: Fifteen House Republicans sent a letter to Bisignano shortly after his...

The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to allow the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to access sensitive Social Security data, furthering a legal battle over data privacy and executive authority. What Happened: The emergency appeal comes after a divided federal court ruling...

The weekend was a whirlwind of news, with Elon Musk’s reactions to Ray Dalio’s warning about U.S. decline and his mixed feelings about his first 100 days in office. Major U.S. retailers are pushing Chinese suppliers to resume shipments, while the Nasdaq has made a significant comeback....

Billionaire Elon Musk called for the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to investigate the Federal Reserve’s $2.5 billion headquarters renovation spending, escalating his scrutiny of the central bank as he prepares to reduce his role in the government efficiency initiative. What...