DOGE proposes cutting US IRS workforce by another 20%
The US DOGE Department is proposing to cut the IRS workforce by an additional 7,000 employees, on top of the 10,000 that have already been fired or taken voluntary buy outs.
The US DOGE Department is proposing to cut the IRS workforce by an additional 7,000 employees, on top of the 10,000 that have already been fired or taken voluntary buy outs.
DOGE cuts threaten IRS free tax-filing program: What to know
IRS Direct File is only in its second year of letting taxpayers file directly with the IRS online, but it may be a casualty of Elon Musk’s DOGE.
IRS Direct File is only in its second year of letting taxpayers file directly with the IRS online, but it may be a casualty of Elon Musk’s DOGE.
Trump: Tesla vandalism is domestic terrorism
Protests against Elon Musk, his Tesla company and the DOGE Task Force are growing across the country. So much so that President Trump announced he will label violence against Tesla dealerships as domestic terrorism, according to Reuters.
Protests against Elon Musk, his Tesla company and the DOGE Task Force are growing across the country. So much so that President Trump announced he will label violence against Tesla dealerships as domestic terrorism, according to Reuters.
President Donald Trump buys new Tesla alongside Elon Musk
President Donald Trump shopped for a new Tesla on the White House driveway on Tuesday, selecting a shiny red sedan to show his support for Elon Musk 's electric vehicle company as it faces blowback because of his work to advance the president's political agenda and downsize the federal government. “Wow," Trump said as he eased his way into the driver's seat of a Model S. “That's beautiful.” Musk got in on the passenger side and joked about “giving the Secret Service a heart attack” as they talked about how to start a vehicle that can reach 60 miles (95 kilometers) per hour in a few seconds.
President Donald Trump shopped for a new Tesla on the White House driveway on Tuesday, selecting a shiny red sedan to show his support for Elon Musk 's electric vehicle company as it faces blowback because of his work to advance the president's political agenda and downsize the federal government. “Wow," Trump said as he eased his way into the driver's seat of a Model S. “That's beautiful.” Musk got in on the passenger side and joked about “giving the Secret Service a heart attack” as they talked about how to start a vehicle that can reach 60 miles (95 kilometers) per hour in a few seconds.
Elon Musk and Marco Rubio rivalry
President Trump insists there is no bad blood between Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Elon Musk after a reported dust-up in the White House.
President Trump insists there is no bad blood between Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Elon Musk after a reported dust-up in the White House.
DOGE accused of accessing Social Security data of millions of Americans
Labor unions are trying to stop Elon Musk’s DOGE from accessing Social Security data for millions of Americans. "They cannot explain why they want this data," lawyers said.
Labor unions are trying to stop Elon Musk’s DOGE from accessing Social Security data for millions of Americans. "They cannot explain why they want this data," lawyers said.
Questions over Elon Musk's role at White House
Concerns are increasing over actions being taken by Elon Musk and DOGE to substantially cut the cost of running the federal government.
Concerns are increasing over actions being taken by Elon Musk and DOGE to substantially cut the cost of running the federal government.
Social Security employees banned from reading news websites at work
The Social Security Administration is preparing to lay off at least 7,000 people from the agency that handles benefits for 72.5 million Americans.
The Social Security Administration is preparing to lay off at least 7,000 people from the agency that handles benefits for 72.5 million Americans.
Elon Musk says Postal Service, Amtrak should be privatized
Elon Musk said he believes that the U.S. should “privatize anything that can be privatized," including Amtrak and the Postal Service.
Elon Musk said he believes that the U.S. should “privatize anything that can be privatized," including Amtrak and the Postal Service.
Protesters rally against Elon Musk in Redmond
On Wednesday, dozens gathered outside of SpaceX and Starlink in Redmond, holding signs and voicing their frustrations about Elon Musk.
On Wednesday, dozens gathered outside of SpaceX and Starlink in Redmond, holding signs and voicing their frustrations about Elon Musk.
DOGE cutting 80k Veterans Affairs jobs
The Department of Veterans Affairs says it plans to fire some 80,000 employees as Elon Musk met with House Republicans on Wednesday.
The Department of Veterans Affairs says it plans to fire some 80,000 employees as Elon Musk met with House Republicans on Wednesday.
Wheel user slaps anti-Elon sticker on Tesla Cybertruck in Seattle traffic
A Tesla Cybertruck in Seattle was targeted by an individual who placed an anti-Elon Musk sticker on the vehicle while it was stopped at a traffic light.
A Tesla Cybertruck in Seattle was targeted by an individual who placed an anti-Elon Musk sticker on the vehicle while it was stopped at a traffic light.
Person on wheel slaps anti-Elon sticker on Tesla Cybertruck in Seattle
A Tesla Cybertruck owner in Seattle said someone on an electric wheel placed an anti-Elon Musk sticker on the back of their vehicle. The incident occurred while the Cybertruck was stopped at a traffic light.
A Tesla Cybertruck owner in Seattle said someone on an electric wheel placed an anti-Elon Musk sticker on the back of their vehicle. The incident occurred while the Cybertruck was stopped at a traffic light.
Trump thanks Elon Musk, touts DOGE
President Trump thanks Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) for their efforts to slash government spending in his address to Congress.
President Trump thanks Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) for their efforts to slash government spending in his address to Congress.
Elon Musk welcomes baby 14; his fourth with Shivon Zilis
Elon Musk and Neuralink Director Shivon Zilis recently announced that they welcomed their fourth child together, a son named Seldon Lycurgus.
Elon Musk and Neuralink Director Shivon Zilis recently announced that they welcomed their fourth child together, a son named Seldon Lycurgus.
Watch: Mike Myers plays Elon Musk in SNL Trump-Zelenskyy cold open
SNL made fun of President Trump’s unprecedented thrashing of Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy in this weekend’s cold open, with Mike Myers appearing as Elon Musk.
SNL made fun of President Trump’s unprecedented thrashing of Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy in this weekend’s cold open, with Mike Myers appearing as Elon Musk.
Anti-Tesla protests around Puget Sound
Nationwide protests against Tesla continue, with demonstrations in the Puget Sound region targeting CEO Elon Musk's influence in government. Local Tesla stores face vandalism, and activists express anger over Musk's federal job cuts.
Nationwide protests against Tesla continue, with demonstrations in the Puget Sound region targeting CEO Elon Musk's influence in government. Local Tesla stores face vandalism, and activists express anger over Musk's federal job cuts.
House considers bills aimed at cutting waste, fraud and abuse
Some lawmakers in D.C. are voicing concerns about some of the cuts recommended by Elon Musk.
Some lawmakers in D.C. are voicing concerns about some of the cuts recommended by Elon Musk.
Rising anti-Tesla sentiment in Seattle leads to protests, vandalism
Downsizing by Elon Musk's DOGE is stoking anti-Tesla sentiment locally, resulting in crimes.
Downsizing by Elon Musk's DOGE is stoking anti-Tesla sentiment locally, resulting in crimes.
Trump holds first cabinet meeting
President Trump held his first cabinet meeting of his second term on Wednesday, and his newly confirmed secretaries weren't the only ones in the room.
President Trump held his first cabinet meeting of his second term on Wednesday, and his newly confirmed secretaries weren't the only ones in the room.