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Classified NRO Info Leaked by Musk's Efficiency Department

2/15/2025

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Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) inadvertently posted classified information about the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO).
The NRO's headcount and budget are sensitive, and their disclosure poses risks to national security.
A White House spokesperson denied the sharing of classified information, contradicting available evidence.
This incident underscores the dangers of inexperienced programmers managing sensitive data.

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Story summary

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) inadvertently posted classified information about the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO).
The NRO's headcount and budget are sensitive, and their disclosure poses risks to national security.
A White House spokesperson denied the sharing of classified information, contradicting available evidence.
This incident underscores the dangers of inexperienced programmers managing sensitive data.