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Elon Musk, DOGE

Why is there so much controversy around Elon Musk and DOGE?

Tech Billionaire Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, have been at the center of controversy over the last few weeks, with questions being raised about Musk’s role in the department and the overall power both he and the department hold.

USA TODAY on MSN · 3h

GOP lawmakers get an earful on Elon Musk's DOGE

It's the first indication that some Republican lawmakers may field challenges from voters over Elon Musk's massive changes.

POLITICO on MSN · 1d

Dems said they want to work with Musk. DOGE is making that hard.

A handful of Democrats once sounded open to working with the tech billionaire. His wrecking ball to the federal government has made them question that.

Elon Musk 'misinterprets' Social Security data

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Elon Musk and Government Efficiency Department Probe Alleged Social Security Fraud

In a controversial move, Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency, backed by President Trump, are investigating alleged widespread fraud within the Social Security Administration.

Politifact · 4h

Elon Musk’s chart doesn’t prove millions of centenarians fraudulently get Social Security benefits

We did not find evidence that millions of implausibly old people receive Social Security payments. Recent Social Security Administration data shows that about 89,000 people ages 99 and older receive Social Security payments.

Yahoo · 2d

Digging into Elon Musk's claims that people over 150 years old are collecting Social Security

Elon Musk has recently made several claims that 150-year-olds are receiving Social Security benefits. So the CBS News Confirmed team looked for evidence of improper payments or potential fraud. CBS News Confirmed executive editor Rhonna Tarrant breaks down what they found.

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Musk compares DOGE to Clinton's government efficiency initiative, but there are big differences

Elon Musk is likening DOGE's aggressive government overhaul to a Clinton-era task force that oversaw a shrinking of the ...

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Elon Musk slammed after wielding chainsaw on stage for bizarre reason

Elon Musk has found himself in hot water this week, for the bizarre way he celebrated fulfilling the controversial duties ...

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Controversy Surrounding Musk's Oversight in Government Efficiency

A judge has temporarily declined to restrict the Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk, from accessing federal databases or firing employees. This decision highlights concerns over ...

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Musk post saying protesters against Trump 'should go to prison' is fake

The fake screenshot circulated in February 2025 after Musk genuinely wrote CBS News' "60 Minutes" staff "deserve a long ...

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Elon Musk Says 'I Am Become Meme' After Source Said 'He’d Rather Tweet Memes' Than Parent

Elon Musk, Donald Trump's head of DOGE, made comments about being 'a meme' during an appearance at the Conservative Political ...

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The Memo: Musk rivals Trump as most controversial figure on political stage

President Trump may be only the second most controversial person in his own administration. Three weeks into Trump’s second ...

Congress joins Musk's government efficiency push amid controversy

Congress has officially joined in on the efforts of the Department of Government Efficiency, also known as DOGE.

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Elon Musk wants to ‘legalise comedy’: Tesla CEO shares video amid Samay Raina-Ranveer Allahbadia row

In a stirring response to the backlash faced by Indian comedians Samay Raina and Ranveer Allahbadia, Elon Musk advocates for ...

Trump replaces Resolute Desk after Musk’s son picks nose in Oval Office

Donald Trump has temporarily replaced the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office after Elon Musk’s son seemingly wiped a booger on ...

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Elon Musk and Javier Milei wield chainsaw on stage at conservative conference

Musk speaks about his federal cost-cutting initiative, as Argentina's president hands him a "chainsaw of bureaucracy".

14 States Sue DOGE Alleging Elon Musk Is Acting As An ‘Agent Of Chaos’—Here’s What To Know

Fourteen states led by New Mexico sued the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, on Thursday challenging the alleged ...

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