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Russell Vought Orders Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to Stop Work
Critics say the move appears designed to remove obstructions to Elon Musk’s plan for a new payment app.
Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Musk’s DOGE Team From Treasury Payment System
The judge also ordered DOGE members to “immediately destroy” any copies of material downloaded from Treasury systems.
Distraught EPA Employees Fear for Their Futures Under Trump
“I’m going to stand up to them,” one scientist said. “I may lose the battle, but principally I will have won the war.”
DOGE Ransacks NOAA, Raising Fears About Privatization of Climate Data
Right-wing climate denialists accuse the National Weather Service of promoting alarmism over the climate crisis.
DOGE Member Resigns Over Social Media Posts Promoting Racism and Eugenics
The racist posts from DOGE member Marko Elez included a call to end the 1964 Civil Rights Act.
Major Unions Sue DOGE to Block Musk Labor Department “Power Grab”
DOGE’s sweep of the federal government has “already been catastrophic,” the suit says.
Musk’s “Special Employee” Status Means He Needs to Avoid Conflicts of Interest
Critics have said Musk's DOGE efforts are unconstitutional, with some comparing them to a government coup.
The Department of Education Is Reportedly the Next Target of Musk’s Team
Moreover, Trump’s administration is reportedly prepping an executive order aimed at dismantling the agency entirely.
Unions Sue to Halt Musk Team’s Access to Critical Treasury Payment System
“The scale of the intrusion into individuals' privacy is massive and unprecedented,” the complaint states.
Musk’s DOGE Accused of Seizing Sole Control of Essential Federal Databases
“Congress famously has the power of the purse,” wrote one analyst, “but it looks like DOGE is trying to snatch it.”