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The Third eye: Trump's quick fix for administrative reforms
New Delhi: US President Donald Trump has in his second term, made reforms in federal governance a key component of his MAGA drive. He has established a new department- the Department of Government Efficiency(DOGE)- under his closest confidant Elon Musk and given him a free hand in downsising the various wings of the federal government.
Protesters target 277 Tesla locations in US over Elon Musk's government role, demand resignation
Washington, DC, March 30: Protesters across the United States and Europe have gathered outside Tesla dealerships to express their opposition to billionaire Elon Musk's involvement in the US government, Al Jazeera reported.
US President Trump says he will pay out of his pocket to the astronauts who got back from space
Washington DC, March 22: US President Donald Trump said that he would pay the astronauts for their overtime stay in space out of his own pocket after learning that astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore got USD 5 per day for their extra time spent in space.
Ensuring US Military has greatest fighting force world has ever known: Defence Secy hosts Elon Musk at Pentagon
Washington DC, March 22: Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth hosted entrepreneur and Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Head Elon Musk at the Pentagon, where they discussed innovation, efficiency, and smarter production within the Defense Department.
Elon Musk at White House with Little X; Dad-son duo greet media upon arrival
Washington DC, March 3: Tesla CEO and Head of Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Elon Musk and United States President Donald Trump reached the White House late on Sunday night (local time). Musk accompanied by his mother Maye were earlier guests of the President at his estate in Mar-a-Lago Florida.
Tech support: Elon Musk says he is fixing US govt computer systems
Washington DC, February 27: Elon Musk, an adviser to President Donald Trump and the head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), while speaking at Trump's first Cabinet meeting said he was a "tech support," and donned a T-Shirt that said 'tech support' and a cap that said 'Make America Great Again', a tagline used by Republicans.
Fake AI video of Donald Trump kissing Elon Musk's feet plays out at US Govt building
Washington DC February 25: A deep fake video made using artificial intelligence (AI) graphically showing US President Trump rubbing and kissing Elon Musk's feet played on television screens in the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) building, in an apparent mocking of the two men's relationship, the Hill reported.
Kash Patel, others leading sensitive agencies defy Musk on plan for mass firings
New York, Feb 24: US domestic intelligence head Kash Patel and other top government officials in sensitive areas are defying Elon Musk, telling employees to ignore the billionaire businessman's order to send five bullet-pointed responses about their work the previous week or be fired.
Why are we giving $21 million to India? They got lot more money: Trump on voter funds row
Washington, Feb 19: As the US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) cancelled $21 million funding for "voter turnout in India," US President Donald Trump voiced in favour of the decision. Speaking at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida, Trump raised the question of why $21 million was given to India, a country with a lot more money.
They have a lot more money: Trump questions USD 21 million fund for voter turnout in India
Washington DC, February 19: Following the US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) decision to cancel USD 21 million fund marked for 'Voter Turnout in India', President Donald Trump said that India, with its growing economy and high taxation rates, did not need such financial support.
Rashid Alvi calls for thorough investigation into DOGE matter
New Delhi, Feb 17: Senior Congress leader Rashid Alvi on Monday emphasised the need for a comprehensive investigation into the US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) matter.
Elon Musk-led DOGE cancels USD 22 million intended for 'voter turnout in India'
Washington DC, February 16: The US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk has announced cancelling a USD 22 million funding intended for "voter turnout in India" on Saturday (Local Time).
Musk, his son 'X' join Donald Trump in Oval Office as DOGE executive order is signed
Washington DC, February 12: Tech billionaire Elon Musk, accompanied by his four-year-old son X, was seen in the Oval Office alongside Donald Trump as the US President signed an executive order to continue downsizing the federal workforce.
US Federal judge blocks DOGE's access to Treasury Dept payment system
Washington DC, February 8: A federal judge, citing a risk of "irreparable harm," has temporarily restricted Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency team from accessing a critical Treasury Department payment system, CNN reported.
US Attorney for DC to probe alleged threats against govt employees following Musk's referral
Washington DC, February 8: Edward R Martin, the US Attorney for the District of Columbia on Friday (local time) sent a letter to Elon Musk regarding his referral of individuals and networks allegedly involved in stealing government property or threatening government employees.
US Treasury Department assures security of payment system after backlash over Musk's DOGE access
Washington DC, February 5: The US Department of the Treasury on Tuesday clarified that it is neither halting nor denying federal spending and remains committed to protecting the nation's payment infrastructure, according to a report by the New York Times.
Elon Musk worked Vivek Ramaswamy out of DOGE following 'differences': Report
Washington, DC, January 23: As Indian-origin entrepreneur and Republican leader Vivek Ramaswamy pulled out of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), just 69 days after he was announced the co-head of the team along with tech billionaire Elon Musk, a report has revealed that it was the Tesla CEO who wanted Ramaswamy 'out' of the team.
US President Donald Trump signs order establishing Department of Government Efficiency
Washington, DC, January 21: US President Donald Trump has signed executive order establishing the Department of Government Efficiency to implement the President's DOGE Agenda, by modernizing federal technology and software to enhance governmental efficiency and productivity.