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"…so ein Sprecher des amerikanischen Verbraucherschutzministeriums."

Bis zu diesem Satz habe ich alles geglaubt. Aber da habt Ihr einen Fehler gemacht und ich habe erkannt, daß Ihr lügt. #DOGE hat das #Verbraucherschutzministerium schon längst aufgelöst!


U.S. Marshals Service reportedly deputizes Elon Musk's private security detail

https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2025/02/21/Marshals-Musk-Security-Detail/1351740152373/

#MUSK #MARSHALS #USA #TRUMP #DOGE #SECURITY #PRESS


“‘Don’t Buy a Swasticar’: Tesla Hit by UK Boycott Campaign Over Elon Musk’s Far-Right Support”

by Josiah Mortimer in Byline Times @BylineTimes

“Electric vehicle producer Tesla has been targeted by activists due to its far-right owner’s interference in British politics”

https://bylinetimes.com/2025/02/21/dont-buy-a-swasticar-tesla-hit-by-uk-boycott-campaign-over-elon-musks-far-right-support/?mc_cid=dae7e59a6e&mc_eid=a2ef54182e

#Press #Tesla #Swasticar #UK #Boycott #Protest #Stunt #DOGE #Musk #NaziSalute


The Ridiculous & Disturbing Things Elon Musk’s DOGE Staff Are Doing

Elon Musk’s teenage #DOGE workers are running amok through the federal government.
https://newrepublic.com/post/191759/elon-musk-doge-cronies-federal-agencies

“every #hacker in the world knows there are a small number of people new to federal service who hold the keys to access all US #government payments, contracts, civil servant personal info, and more,” they wrote. “DOGE is one romance #scam away from a #NationalSecurity emergency.”

#Musk #Coup #Tech #News #USA #US
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Headline: 
The Ridiculous and Disturbing Things Elon Musk’s DOGE Staff Are Doing

Elon Musk’s teenage DOGE workers are running amok through the federal government.

by Edith Olmsted/
February 20, 2025/12:27 p.m. ET
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Photo: A person holds up a sign that says, "Delete DOGE" during an anti-Trump and anti-Elon Musk protest
Credit: Mostafa Bassim/Anadolu/Getty Images


Trump Contradicts His Own White House’s Legal Filing — Admits ‘I Put a Man Named Elon Musk in Charge’ of DOGE
https://www.mediaite.com/news/trump-contradicts-his-own-white-houses-legal-filing-admits-i-put-a-man-named-elon-musk-in-charge-of-doge/

"Musk’s technical role is likely to be a major point of contention in the many #legal battles involving #DOGE. If he is deemed to not have a role with the cost-cutting outfit, he may be able to avoid legal scrutiny.

But #Trump, on Wednesday, seemed to remove any doubt about who’s running the show at DOGE."

#ElonMusk #Musk #GOP #Politics #Coup #News #US #USA
Headline:
Trump Contradicts His Own White House’s Legal Filing — Admits ‘I Put a Man Named Elon Musk in Charge’ of DOGE

by Joe DePaolo, Feb 20th, 2025, 9:25 am


Rand Paul Sheepishly Nods To Fact That Musk Is Not Supposed To Be In Charge Of Govt Funding
https://talkingpointsmemo.com/where-things-stand/rand-paul-sheepishly-nods-to-fact-that-musk-is-not-supposed-to-be-in-charge-of-govt-funding

"weak acknowledgements from #Republicans that...

#DOGE federal #funding freezes are not just lawless, but are also a violation of Congress’ authority to stand up agencies and fund the federal #government.

#Musk... has seized for himself one of the few powers #Congress has continued to regularly exercise — at least, up until 2025"

#ElonMusk #Coup #Trump #GOP #USPol #News #USA
Headline from TPM:
Rand Paul Sheepishly Nods To Fact That Musk Is Not Supposed To Be In Charge Of Gov’t Funding


The Famine Early Warning Systems Network is one of USAID’s most data-driven programs
https://www.wired.com/story/usaid-famine-system-dismantled/

"By cutting off a program that has given various #US agencies advance notice about a potential spike in people fleeing famine, the #Trump administration...[is] hindering its goal to curb illegal border crossings. “The heavy hand #DOGE is taking... when it comes to cuts... shows a lack of understanding of how these things work, because they're complex”

#Musk #GOP #Politics #News #USA
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This USAID Program Made Food Aid More Efficient for Decades. DOGE Gutted It Anyways

The Famine Early Warning Systems Network is one of USAID’s most data-driven programs, but its work has been stalled by the Trump administration.

by Kate Knibbs
Business
Feb 19, 2025 1:58 PM


The Incompetence of DOGE Is a Feature, Not a Bug

A series of mistakes by #DOGE shows just how arbitrary & destructive this slash-and-burn strategy can get.
https://www.wired.com/story/doge-incompetence-mistakes-feature-not-bug/

"The federal #government exists to do all of the things that are definitionally not profitable, that serve the #public good rather than protect investor profits...

And if you don’t believe in the public good? You sprint through the ruination."

#Musk #Trump #GOP #Coup #Corruption #Politics #USPol #News #US #USA
Headline:
The Incompetence of DOGE Is a Feature, Not a Bug
A series of mistakes by DOGE shows just how arbitrary and destructive this slash-and-burn strategy can get.

By Brian Barrett
Politics
Feb 20, 2025 7:00 AM


Trump Rambles When Reporter Confronts Him Over Filing Saying #ElonMusk Is Not DOGE Employee
https://www.mediaite.com/news/trump-rambles-when-reporter-confronts-him-over-filing-saying-elon-musk-is-not-doge-employee/

"Trump’s White House has been busy cranking out a series of contradictory explanations for what Musk’s job exactly is, referring to him as a “special employee” and the “head of DOGE” then claiming in a court filing that he doesn’t work at #DOGE at all, then the “head of DOGE” again."

#Musk #Trump #Coup #Corruption #GOP #Politics #USPol #News #USNews #US #USA
Headline from Mediaite:
Trump Rambles When Reporter Confronts Him Over Filing Saying Elon Musk Is Not DOGE Employee

Tommy Christopher Feb 19th, 2025, 8:29 am


Did DOGE Take Credit for Spending Cuts Related to President Carter’s Death?
[tldr: yes]

Inaccuracies on DOGE’s website raise questions about DOGE’s activities and transparency.
https://www.lawfaremedia.org/article/did-doge-take-credit-for-spending-cuts-related-to-president-carter-s-death

"DOGE did not terminate at least some of the contracts and leases listed on its website. Even if #DOGE played an active role in terminating some of these contracts, it may be overstating the value of its cuts."

#Musk #Corruption #Trump #GOP #Politics #USPol #Transparency #Lies #US #News #USA
Headline from Lawfare:
Executive Branch

Did DOGE Take Credit for Spending Cuts Related to President Carter’s Death?

Inaccuracies on DOGE’s website raise questions about DOGE’s activities and transparency.

by Nick Bednar
Wednesday, February 19, 2025, 9:48 AM


Elon Musk Is Faking DOGE Results to Hide His Incompetence

Elon Musk’s supposed savings aren’t entirely correct.
https://newrepublic.com/post/191707/elon-musk-fake-doge-savings-data

" #DOGE published an itemized list of canceled #government contracts Monday accounting for an alleged $16 billion in spending. Almost half of those savings were attributed to a hefty $8 billion contract...

it was only worth $8 Million, not $8 billion." [And actually only $5.5 million]

#ElonMusk #Lies #Musk #Coup #Trump #Politics #News #US #USA
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Headline: Elon Musk Is Faking DOGE Results to Hide His Incompetence

Elon Musk’s supposed savings aren’t entirely correct.

Photo: A person holds a sign that says “Department of Greedy Elon” during a protest outside the U.S. Capitol
Credit: Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc/Getty Images


Republicans in Revolt as Elon Musk’s DOGE Continues Takeover

Republicans in #Congress are getting pissed as #DOGE keeps wreaking havoc.
https://newrepublic.com/post/191690/republicans-congress-revolt-elon-musk-doge

"Infighting is brewing among the GOP’s congressional ranks, as Elon Musk’s takeover of the #government and sweeping federal employee #purge begins to hit #red states.

...agencies like #USAID, the #FAA, and #NOAA —agencies that many #Republicans actually like & support—have been crippled."

#Musk #Trump #Coup #GOP #Politics #News #USA
Headline: 
Republicans in Revolt as Elon Musk’s DOGE Continues Takeover

Republicans in Congress are getting pissed as DOGE keeps wreaking havoc.

by Malcolm Ferguson
February 19, 2025 / 11:28 a.m. ET


USDA Scrambles to Rehire #BirdFlu Experts #DOGE “Accidentally” Fired

Elon Musk’s sloppy work is sending the #government rushing around for much-needed personnel.
https://newrepublic.com/post/191693/usda-bird-flu-experts-elon-musk-doge

"“Although several positions supporting [bird flu efforts] were notified of their terminations... we are working to swiftly rectify the situation & rescind those letters."...

Last week, 300 employees who oversee the US’s #nuclear stockpile were fired... then quickly invited to return"

#Musk #Trump #News #USA
Headline: 
USDA Scrambles to Rehire Bird Flu Experts DOGE “Accidentally” Fired

Elon Musk’s sloppy work is sending the government rushing around for much-needed personnel.

by Edith Olmsted
February 19, 2025 / 10:25 a.m. ET


The #DOGE Brain Drain Has Begun

It’s not just jobs cut & agencies gutted. It’s the talent that will be lost for generations to come.
https://www.thebulwark.com/p/the-doge-brain-drain-has-begun-science-government-cuts-budget-researchers

“One might ask, ‘Why are they trying to destroy the #science training pipeline?... To what end?”...

the scope of its impact... can’t be measured in weeks or months or even in #government services affected... it will be felt over the span of decades & defined in metrics like intellectual talent lost."

#Musk #GOP #Politics #News #USA #US
Headline from The Bulwark:
The DOGE Brain Drain Has Begun

It’s not just jobs cut and agencies gutted. It’s the talent that will be lost for generations to come.

by Sam Stein
Feb 19, 2025


Transcript: Stephen Miller Rages on CNN as Musk’s DOGE Lie Implodes

An interview with writer Jill Lawrence, a sharp observer of Elon Musk’s #DOGE, who argues that the lies from Musk & Miller reveal how untenable MAGA’s larger “deep state” mythology has become
https://newrepublic.com/article/191677/transcript-stephen-miller-rages-cnn-musks-doge-lie-implodes

"The deep state is not deeply corrupted & shot through w/fraud. It’s not run by parasites...

#Musk is the parasite. He’s the one w/the #government contract. He’s the one getting billions & billions"

#USPol #News
Headline: PODCAST
Transcript: Stephen Miller Rages on CNN as Musk’s DOGE Lie Implodes

An interview with writer Jill Lawrence, a sharp observer of Elon Musk’s DOGE, who argues that the lies from Musk and Stephen Miller reveal how untenable MAGA’s larger “deep state” mythology has become

The Daily Blast with Greg Sargent
February 19, 2025


Trump Guts Crucial OPM Team as Elon Musk Gains Even More Power

The Office of Personnel Management has just limited access to certain government records on #ElonMusk and his #DOGE minions.
https://newrepublic.com/post/191663/elon-musk-opm-privacy-team

"The Trump administration has fired members of the “privacy team” at the #OPM, a move that will hinder #public access & scrutiny over #government records related to the #security clearances of #ElonMusk & Doge."

#Musk #Coup #Trump #Corruption #Politics #Privacy #USPol #News #US #USA
Headline and text from article:

Headline: Trump Guts Crucial OPM Team as Elon Musk Gains Even More Power

The Office of Personnel Management has just limited access to certain government records on Elon Musk and his DOGE minions.

by Hafiz Rashid
February 18, 2025 / 4:32 p.m. ET

Text: The Trump administration has fired members of the “privacy team” at the Office of Personnel Management, a move that will hinder public access and scrutiny over government records related to the security clearances of Elon Musk and his team at the Department of Government Efficiency.

CNN discovered the terminations when it made a freedom of information act (FOIA) request to OPM looking for those records, particularly regarding DOGE workers who were granted access to classified or sensitive information. An OPM email address responded to CNN’s request and said, “Good luck with that, they just fired the whole privacy team.”


The Death of Government Expertise

Why #Trump and #Musk are on a firing spree
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2025/02/career-civil-servant-end/681712/

" #DOGE isn’t really a dept... and it has little to do with saving money... The whole enterprise is an attack against civil servants & the very notion of apolitical #expertise...

Modern societies, as #Americans are soon to learn, cannot function without #experts in every field, especially the many thousands who work in #public service."

#ElonMusk #Corruption #Politics #Government #US #USA
Headline:
The Death of Government Expertise

Why Trump and Musk are on a firing spree

By Tom Nichols


You Are the "Inefficiency"
https://paulwaldman.substack.com/p/you-are-the-inefficiency

"Musk and his online minions often refer to #liberals as NPCs, or nonplayer characters, a #VideoGame term referring to the figures who populate the background of #games...

as they see it, most of humanity is simply not #human. We are ants, or even less: bits of #programming to be moved around at Elon’s whim...

Any suffering he brings down on NPCs is meaningless"

#ElonMusk #Musk #Doge #Bigotry #Coup #Corruption #Government #HumanRights #USA
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What they actually mean is that as they see it, most of humanity is simply not human. We are ants, or even less: bits of programming to be moved around at Elon’s whim. Only he and the people who aspire to be like him are actors, decision-makers, molding the world to conform to their bold interplanetary vision.

Any suffering he brings down on NPCs is meaningless, because to him our lives are without real meaning. Fire thousands of federal workers, cut off vital services — who cares? Those people don’t matter. As one federal worker put it in a subreddit where fired workers by the hundreds are sharing their stories, “The thing that I can’t get over is that the actual richest man in the world directed my fucking firing. I make $50k a year and work to keep drinking water safe. The richest man in the world decided that was an expense too great for the American taxpayer.”


"The #PrivacyAct prohibits an agency from disclosing someone’s records—even within the agency—unless that person approves in writing or the agency meets one of the law’s 12 exceptions. Most of the exceptions deal with fairly specific circumstances...

But there are also two broad, vague exceptions..."
https://www.wired.com/story/privacy-act-doge-lawsuits/

#ElonMusk #Musk #Doge #Lawsuit #Resistance #Resist #Privacy #Law #Legal #Data #Information #Government #Politics #US #USPol #USA #News #USNews
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What Is the Privacy Act?

The Privacy Act is a law that limits how the federal government can collect, use, and share information about US citizens and other people in the United States.

The law’s core features include letting people access government records about them; letting people correct those records if they contain mistakes; requiring agencies to limit information collection, publish lists of records databases, and protect data from hackers; and restricting how agency employees and third parties can access records.

Those restrictions on accessing data are at the heart of the ongoing DOGE saga.

The Privacy Act prohibits an agency from disclosing someone’s records—even within the agency—unless that person approves in writing or the agency meets one of the law’s 12 exceptions. Most of the exceptions deal with fairly specific circumstances, such as congressional oversight, law enforcement investigations, court orders, census work, statistical research, and National Archives preservation. But there are also two broad, vague exceptions: Agencies can share records with their own employees who “have a need for the record in the performance of their duties” or with third parties for “a routine use” (defined as one that is “compatible with the purpose for which [the data] was collected”).


Trump Press Sec Tries Bizarre Argument on DOGE to Avoid Legal Trouble

If Elon Musk isn’t in charge & DOGE has no real authority... what happens next?
https://newrepublic.com/post/191661/trump-press-secretary-leavitt-doge-elon-musk

"It’s a clear attempt to avoid legal trouble... one unlikely to stand up in court. #Trump explicitly appointed #Musk as head of #DOGE just 1 week after he won the election... Musk even held a press briefing in the Oval Office, as Trump signed an executive order expanding DOGE powers... pathetic"

#Politics #Law #News #USA
Headline:
Trump Press Sec Tries Bizarre Argument on DOGE to Avoid Legal Trouble

If Elon Musk isn’t in charge and DOGE has no real authority... what happens next?

by Malcolm Ferguson
February 18, 2025 / 4:28 p.m. ET


White House Says Elon Musk Isn’t Running DOGE—So Who Is?

If #ElonMusk isn’t really the person in charge of the Dept of Govt Efficiency, who the hell is?
https://newrepublic.com/post/191633/white-house-elon-musk-doge

"So if #Musk isn’t in charge of #DOGE, who is? And if he’s just some adviser with “no actual formal authority,” why is he seemingly involved in eliminating massive #government programs, firing thousands of people, & holding press conferences in the Oval Office?"

#Trump #Lies #Corruption #GOP #Politics #USPol #News #US
Headline: 
White House Says Elon Musk Isn’t Running DOGE—So Who Is?

If Elon Musk isn’t really the person in charge of the Department of Government Efficiency, who the hell is?

by Malcolm Ferguson
February 18, 2025 / 10:17 a.m. ET


STATE OF NEW MEXICO v. MUSK
Declaration of Joshua Fisher
https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69638651/24/1/state-of-new-mexico-v-musk/

"Musk is a senior advisor to the president...

In his role as senior advisor..., Musk has no actual or formal authority to make #government decisions...

He is not an employee of the US #Doge Service...

#Musk is not the US Doge Service administrator"

[Is Fisher lying to delay court rulings? Musk is obviously running Doge, whatever his official title.]

#ElonMusk #Lawsuit #NewMexico #Trump #Politics #USA #USPol
Text from document:
2. I am the Director of the Office of Administration. I have held that position since January 20, 2025. In that capacity, I am personally involved in the appointment of special govt employees. I have personal knowledge of Mr. Elon Musk’s employment status with the federal govt.

3. Mr. Musk is an employee of the White House Office. He holds that position as a non- career Special Govt Employee (“SGE”).

4. In that job, Mr. Musk is a Senior Advisor to the President. It is not uncommon for the President to have Senior Advisors who are SGEs. For instance, Anita Dunn was an influential Senior Advisor to President Biden, while serving as an SGE.

5. In his role as a Senior Advisor to the President, Mr. Musk has no greater authority than other senior White House advisors. Like other senior White House advisors, Mr. Musk has no

[page header] Case 1:25-cv-00429-TSC  Document 24-1  Filed 02/17/25 Page 2 of 2 [end page header]

actual or formal authority to make govt decisions himself. Mr. Musk can only advise the President and communicate the President’s directives.

6. The U.S. DOGE Service is a component of the Executive Office of the President. The U.S. DOGE Service Temporary Organization is within the U.S. DOGE Service. Both are separate from the White House Office. Mr. Musk is an employee in the White House Office & not an employee of the U.S. DOGE Service or U.S. DOGE Service Temporary Organization. Mr. Musk is not the U.S. DOGE Service Administrator.


Not Even DOGE Employees Know Who’s Legally Running DOGE

Despite all appearances, the White House insists that #ElonMusk is not in charge of DOGE. US Doge Service employees can’t get a straight answer about who is.
https://www.wired.com/story/doge-elon-musk-leadership-administrator/

"according to a new #court filing from the #WhiteHouse, the administrator of #DOGE isn’t Elon Musk after all. Who is? No one knows...

a sworn statement...Musk’s formal role is “senior advisor” to the president"

#Musk #Corruption #Coup #Trump #Politics #News
News headline:
Not Even DOGE Employees Know Who’s Legally Running DOGE

Despite all appearances, the White House insists that Elon Musk is not in charge of DOGE. US Doge Service employees can’t get a straight answer about who is.

by Makena Kelly
Politics
Feb 18, 2025 3:03 PM


This We'll Defund

DOGE Is Targeting the Wrong Agencies

The Dept of Defense has a bloated budget, is ripe with #corruption, & has never passed an audit. Hundreds of billions should be slashed.
https://newrepublic.com/article/191611/doge-targeting-wrong-agencies

"The #DeptOfDefense, which commands an $850 billion budget, failed its 7th audit in a row in November. In fact, it’s the only major federal agency that has never passed one...

#Doge ...[should] have spent the last month at the #Pentagon, not #USAID."

#DOD #Musk #USPol #News #US
News headline: This We'll Defund

DOGE Is Targeting the Wrong Agencies

The Department of Defense has a bloated budget, is ripe with corruption, and has never passed an audit. Hundreds of billions should be slashed. 

by Indigo Olivier
February 18, 2025


Meta removes Facebook ad criticizing Musk
https://www.muskwatch.com/p/meta-removes-facebook-ad-criticizing

"Meta removed an advertisement earlier this month criticizing Elon Musk’s use of ... #DOGE to seize #Americans' private information. "A single individual now controls sensitive US #data, risking our #NationalSecurity. Urge #Congress to enforce strict oversight," read the rejected Facebook ad"

#ElonMusk #Musk #Fascism #SocialMedia #Facebook #Meta #Politics #USPol #News #USNews #US #USA
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Headline: Meta removes Facebook ad criticizing Musk

by Caleb Ecarma
Feb 18, 2025

Text: Meta removed an advertisement earlier this month criticizing Elon Musk’s use of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to seize Americans' private information. "A single individual now controls sensitive U.S. data, risking our national security. Urge Congress to enforce strict oversight," read the rejected Facebook ad purchased by Ekō, a watchdog group that says it is committed to curbing corporate power. The ad linked to an online petition, which has received roughly 95,000 signatures, calling for "a massive public outcry demanding US lawmakers take action [against Musk and DOGE] before more damage is done."


First IRS, Now DOGE Busts Its Way Into the Social Security Administration
https://talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/doge-busts-its-way-into-social-security-administration

"DOGE demanding access to literally everybody’s and every companies’ #tax returns at the #IRS. It seems like they now have that access, though we don’t know that for certain. (We’re basically entirely dependent on leaks since #DOGE works entirely in secret.) Now news just broke that the DOGErs appear to have busted their way into the #SocialSecurity Administration"

#Musk #Trump #GOP #Politics #US
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Headline: 
First IRS, Now DOGE Busts Its Way Into the Social Security Administration

By Josh Marshall
February 17, 2025 8:13 p.m.

Photo with caption: WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 14: In this photo illustration, a Social Security card sits alongside checks from the U.S. Treasury on October 14, 2021 in Washington, DC. The Social Security Administration announced recipie... MORE


Elon's fraud search exposed as a fraud

#DOGE is supposed to root out waste, fraud, & abuse-- but thus far, it's only served Elon Musk's personal interests
https://plus.briantylercohen.com/p/elons-fraud-search-exposed-as-a-fraud

"Elon starts off by dismantling one agency that just so happens to be investigating him, that costs barely anything to operate, that offers invaluable resources to the world, that affords us substantial soft power benefits… & another agency whose entire purpose is to help victims of financial crimes"

#Musk #News #US
Headline:
Elon's fraud search exposed as a fraud

DOGE is supposed to root out waste, fraud, and abuse-- but thus far, it's only served Elon Musk's personal interests.

by Brian Tyler Cohen
Feb 11, 2025


Top Social Security official steps down after disagreement with #DOGE over sensitive data
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/doge/top-social-security-official-steps-disagreement-doge-sensitive-data-rcna192530

"some of the #information involved in the dispute included #Americans’ bank information, #SocialSecurity numbers, earnings records, marital statuses, dates of birth &, in some cases, medical records if people have applied for disability benefits.

“She was replaced as acting commissioner because she would not give access to the sensitive information”"

#Musk #Coup #USPol #News #US
News headline from NBC News:
DOGE

Top Social Security official steps down after disagreement with DOGE over sensitive data

The top official's departure is the latest in a wave of exits of senior officials whose agencies have come into the crosshairs of Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency.


Top #SocialSecurity Official Leaves After #Musk Team Seeks Data Access

The departure of the acting commissioner is the latest backlash to #DOGE efforts to access sensitive data.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/17/us/politics/social-security-musk-team-access.html

"abrupt departure of a senior federal official who refused to provide Musk’s lieutenants with access to closely held #data. Musk’s team has been embedding with agencies across the federal #government & seeking access to private data"

#Privacy #ElonMusk #Coup #Trump #Politics #News #USA #US
News headline:
Top Social Security Official Leaves After Musk Team Seeks Data Access

The departure of the acting commissioner is the latest backlash to the Department of Government Efficiency’s efforts to access sensitive data.


Ooopsies! #DOGE embarrasses #Trump again with accidental #BirdFlu expert firings

by John Bowden, February 19, 2025

"A second confirmed case of #ElonMusk’s DOGE team accidentally firing critical government workers is leaving egg on the president’s face.

"NBC’s report revealing that officials at the Department of Agriculture (#USDA) working on the federal efforts to halt the spread of bird flu at poultry and dairy farms comes at a poor time for the administration. #EggPrices are skyrocketing as the culling of millions of chickens — implemented by the USDA to halt the disease in farms where it is discovered — has caused shortages.

"The agency expects prices to jump another 20 percent this year.

"But a spokesperson for the USDA on Tuesday was forced to admit to reporters that Elon Musk’s DOGE initiative has already hindered the agency’s efforts. 'Several' employees critical to the agency’s bird flu response efforts were laid off by order of DOGE staffers, according to the USDA, only for the layoffs to be rescinded after the necessity of the axed positions was explained to Musk’s team."

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/doge-embarrasses-trump-again-with-accidental-bird-flu-expert-firings/ar-AA1zog6f
#WhenIdiotsRule #TrumptyDumpty #USPol


I just wrote a letter to the top administrators at my alma mater concerned about the cuts to their #NIH & medical research funding. I think they will be devastating, but on Fox "News" people are being told the #DOGE cuts are good!

Their own state senators voted to confirm RFK Jr., who will cut their HHS funding!
I asked if they have a plan.
Will they talk to Fox to defend their programs?
Will they explain to the state's politicians how these cuts will hurt people in their state?
#nih #doge


Elon #Musk’s #DOGE Is Being Sued Under the #Privacy Act: What to Know

https://www.wired.com/story/privacy-act-doge-lawsuits/

#politics


Head of FDA’s food division resigns following 89 “indiscriminate” staff layoffs

https://www.salon.com/2025/02/19/head-of-fdas-division-resigns-following-89-indiscriminate-staff-layoffs/

Jones became head of the FDA’s food division in 2023

#FDA #Trump #DOGE #resignation #press


Elon Musks #Doge-Team entdeckt vermeintlichen Skandal: 150-jährige Sozialhilfeempfänger. Die Wahrheit? Ein Missverständnis der Programmiersprache #COBOL - und weil die Doge-"Experten" zu jung für COBOL sind. https://winfuture.de/news,148972.html?utm_source=Mastodon&utm_medium=ManualStatus&utm_campaign=SocialMedia


Elon Musks #Doge entlässt #FDA-Mitarbeiter, die Neuralink überprüften. Experten warnen vor möglichen Risiken für Patienten. Die Interessenkonflikte durch Musks Einfluss werden immer offensichtlicher. https://winfuture.de/news,148957.html?utm_source=Mastodon&utm_medium=ManualStatus&utm_campaign=SocialMedia
#fda #doge


On Sunday, WaPo reported that #DOGE is seeking access to a heavily guarded system at the #IRS w/detailed #financial #information about every #taxpayer, #business & #nonprofit in the country, & #ElonMusk’s associates have also sought access to sensitive information at the #Labor Dept.

#law #privacy #Trump #InfoSec #PersonalFinance


#ElonMusk’s associates already sought access to records that are typically closely held across the federal #government, prompting disputes w/senior officials across numerous #FederalAgencies. The highest-ranking civil servant at the #Treasury Dept recently resigned after refusing to grant #DOGE access to the Bureau of the Fiscal Service, which manages >$5R in annual payments.

#law #privacy #Trump #InfoSec #PersonalFinance


#Trump appointed Leland Dudek, a manager in charge of #SocialSecurity’s anti-fraud office, as acting commissioner while Frank Bisignano, Trump’s nom for permanent commissioner, is vetted by the Senate, acc/to 3 individuals…. A public announcement is expected this week. Dudek had posted positive remarks on #socialmedia about #DOGE’s efforts to cut costs and search for fraud in federal agencies, acc/to 2 of the individuals. [that’s all it takes in this admin💨🍑]

#law #privacy #ElonMusk #InfoSec


The acting commissioner of the #SocialSecurity Administration left her job this weekend after a clash with billionaire #ElonMusk’s US #DOGE Service over its attempts to access sensitive government records, 3 people familiar with her departure said Monday.

Michelle King, who spent several decades at the agency before being named its acting commissioner last month, left her position Sunday after the disagreement, the people said.

#law #privacy #Trump #InfoSec


Top #SocialSecurity official exits after clash with #Musk’s #DOGE over #data

Yet another top career staffer is leaving the administration amid a disagreement over a request by #ElonMusk’s team for sensitive government #information.

#law #privacy #Trump #InfoSec
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/02/17/doge-social-security-musk/