Amy Gleason, a health technology executive from Nashville, has been named the acting administrator of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a new agency under President Donald Trump's administration. With a background in healthcare technology and government service, Gleason's appointment aims to streamline government operations and cut wasteful spending, amidst controversy and resignations.
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is pushing for access to the IRS's sensitive taxpayer database, raising privacy and misuse concerns. Legal challenges and potential IRS staffing cuts add complexity to the debate over government efficiency versus individual privacy rights.
Michelle King, the acting commissioner of the Social Security Administration, resigned following a dispute with Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency over access to sensitive government records, raising concerns about privacy and benefit delivery.
Elon Musk appeared at the White House to defend his cost-cutting initiatives, emphasizing the need for reducing federal spending. Amid legal challenges and political opposition, Musk's plans have sparked a debate on government efficiency and transparency.
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order granting Elon Musk expanded authority to streamline the federal workforce through the Department of Government Efficiency, amidst criticism and legal challenges.
President Donald Trump has tasked Elon Musk with investigating wasteful spending in the U.S. Department of Education and the Pentagon, aiming to cut down on fraud and abuse. This move has sparked controversy and opposition from some Democrats.
A new Time magazine cover illustrates Elon Musk's significant influence over the U.S. government, depicting him in the Oval Office and detailing his efforts to overhaul federal agencies with President Trump's support.
Elon Musk takes on a pivotal role in the incoming Trump administration by co-leading the new Department of Government Efficiency. Tasked alongside Vivek Ramaswamy, the department aims to reduce government bureaucracy and spending. This move follows Musk's substantial support for Trump's campaign. The unconventional department has drawn both optimism and criticism regarding potential benefits to Musk's business ventures and concerns over conflicts of interest.