As Musk’s DOGE Efforts Ramp Up, the Spotlight Falls on the Age and Inexperience of Its Employees

Musk’s efficiency drive across the entire federal government is already controversial—and some of his team’s tactics have drawn extra criticism.
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The anti-Musk protest movement is expected to ramp up with Congress on recess
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The Recruitment Effort That Helped Build Elon Musk’s DOGE Army
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Musk makes first extended remarks since taking on DOGE effort
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Rep. Tim Burchett on DOGE and Elon Musk's effort to cut government
A federal judge in Washington, D.C., held a hearing Friday afternoon on the constitutionality of Elon Musk running the Trump White House's Department of Government Efficiency. Republican Rep. Tim ...CBS News - 2d -
Minn. AG among those challenging Musk, DOGE's authority in latest lawsuit
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Israel's military ramps up West Bank raids
Israel's military is continuing raids in the West Bank and Palestinians are being driven out of their homes. This comes as the ceasefire deal with Hamas remains fragile. CBS News' Chris Livesay ...CBS News - 6d -
The Memo: Trump, allies ramp up attacks on courts
Monday brought another legal setback for President Trump and his administration — and there is every indication it will add more fuel to the fire of MAGA grievances against the judiciary. The issue ...The Hill - 6d -
What to know about Elon Musk's DOGE and its latest impact on federal agencies
Katie Drummond, the global editorial director at Wired, joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to explain what to know about the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, which is run by Elon Musk, its ...CBS News - Feb. 10 -
Musk's son 'Lil X' steals spotlight in the Oval Office
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