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Vivek Ramaswamy steps down from Department of Government Efficiency, leaving Elon Musk in charge amid concerns over conflicts of interest.

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Steve Davis was Elon Musk's chief cost-cutter at X and the Boring Company. DOGE might be his next big project

Former coworkers describe Davis's ruthless focus on efficiency, which could be perfect for cutting government bloat.

Fortune

Will Elon Musk have an office in the West Wing?

Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Government Efficiency is also believed to have been given a blue badge: an all-access pass to the White House

The Independent UK

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Is DOGE even doable? Elon Musk's plan to cut as much as $2 trillion in federal spending will be harder than it sounds

“I think if we try for $2 trillion, we’ve got a good shot at getting 1 [trillion],” Musk said in a January interview.

Fortune

Trump's DOGE department is now down to just one leader

Donald Trump picked Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead DOGE.

Fortune

OPINION - Welcome to Donald Trump's age of impunity... thanks to Joe Biden

Donald Trump delivered his second inaugural address at the Capitol rotunda with typical showmanship and swagger. “Many people thought it was impossible for me to stage such a historic political comeback, but here I am,” he boasted. That evening, he signed a batch of executive orders with theatrical flourish at…

Evening Standard

Trump orders hiring freeze, end to remote work for federal employees

Trump also stripped some civil servants of job protections

The Independent UK

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Vivek Ramaswamy Steps Down, Elon Musk Takes Over DOGE

Vivek Ramaswamy steps aside from White House role to run for Ohio governor. Elon Musk takes over DOGE. White House shifts leadership focus.

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Ramaswamy forced out of DOGE by Musk after calling US workers ‘mediocre,’ report says

Entrepreneur is now expected to launch a gubernatorial campaign in his home state of Ohio

The Independent UK

Trump administration sued four times over Elon Musk’s DOGE on Inauguration Day

The Department of Government Efficiency is expected to slash federal spending through mass firings and budget cuts

The Independent UK

Vivek Ramaswamy To Launch Republican Campaign For Ohio Governor

Vivek Ramaswamy resigns from Trump's DOGE initiative to run for Ohio governor, sparking controversy over H-1B visa endorsements.

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'DOGE' to have its day — in court - Roll Call

President Donald Trump's new "Department of Government Efficiency" came under legal attack within minutes of its official creation Monday.

Roll Call

Trump and Elon Musk’s ‘Doge’ violates federal transparency rules, suit claims

Lawsuit filed moments after Trump’s swearing-in challenges legality of ‘department of government efficiency’

The Guardian - US

Many Workers Don't Want To Return to the Office. That Could Help Shrink the Government.

Remote work is a plus for many people and businesses, but that’s not necessarily true of D.C.

Reason

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Finding Trillions in Federal Cuts Is Easy. But Will Trump and Musk Follow Through?

DOGE won't necessarily have to kill any of Republicans’ sacred cows—but they will have to be put on a diet.

The Independent UK

DOGE already cracking at the seams? Vivek Ramaswamy reportedly plans to step aside after ‘friction’ with staff

Entrepreneur and former Republican presidential hopeful is expected to announce a gubernatorial campaign in Ohio

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Biotech Entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy To Run For Ohio Governor

Vivek Ramaswamy, former GOP candidate, plans to run for Ohio governor. Trump urged him to consider a Senate seat, but DeWine appointed Jon Husted.

The Conversation

What does Trump have in store for the world in his second term? History provides some clues

Donald Trump is on the eve of becoming only the second United States president to begin a non-consecutive term. Grover Cleveland, more than a century ago, was the other.

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Tom’s Hardware

Trump administration will back CHIPS and Science Act hints outgoing Commerce Secretary

Next U.S. Commerce Secretary reportedly plans to continue implementing CHIPS and Science Act program.

The Guardian - UK

Trump and Musk have launched a new class war. In the UK, we must prepare to defend ourselves

Across the world, societies are reverting to oligarchies. How to resist? Fight for democracy with all we’ve got, writes Guardian columnist George Monbiot

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Vivek Ramaswamy To Launch Bid For Ohio Governor

Vivek Ramaswamy, a biotech entrepreneur, may run for Ohio governor, potentially reshaping the state's political future.

Latin Times

Vivek Ramaswamy, Who Was Just Passed Over For Senate Seat, Plans to Run for Ohio Governor: Report

Vivek Ramaswamy reportedly has plans to run for the governor of Ohio after he was passed over to represent the state in the Senate.

The Independent UK

Trump’s DOGE co-chair Vivek Ramaswamy reportedly announcing campaign for Ohio governor

Billionaire DOGE co-chair is expected to announce his campaign after he was passed over to fill JD Vance’s seat

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Elon Musk's DOGE Eyes Cutting Federal Diversity Programs

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy establish DOGE to propose cuts to federal diversity programs, aiming to enhance government efficiency and reduce spending.

Roll Call

Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted will succeed JD Vance in Senate - Roll Call

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has appointed his lieutenant governor, Jon Husted, to fill the Senate seat vacated by Vice President-elect JD Vance.

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