Tag: Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)

Trump Orders End to Penny Production, Calls It “Wasteful”

Earlier in January, the Department of Governmental Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, revealed that producing pennies costs over 3 cents each, resulting in a $179 million expense to taxpayers in fiscal year 2023.

February 10, 2025

“To Err is Human, To Forgive Divine”: Musk Rehires DOGE Staffer Fired Over Racist Posts

Musk initiated a poll on X (formerly Twitter), asking users, “Bring back @DOGE staffer who made inappropriate statements via a now deleted pseudonym?” To Musk’s surprise, 78% of respondents voted in favor of rehiring Elez.

February 8, 2025

Elon Musk Allegedly Pushed Vivek Ramaswamy Out of DOGE Leadership Amid Growing Tensions: Report

The move came shortly after Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th US President, with Ramaswamy announcing his resignation the same day.

January 23, 2025

US President Donald Trump Signs Executive Order to Establish Department of Government Efficiency

A key aspect of the DOGE initiative is the launch of a Software Modernization Initiative to enhance the quality and efficiency of government-wide software, network infrastructure, and IT systems.

January 21, 2025

“I’ve always been in favour…”: Donald Trump affirms support for “great” H-1B visa programme

Calling it a "great programme," the President-elect said he has "always" been in its favour.

December 29, 2024