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Trump Backs Musk as DOGE Reforms Spark Concerns

5/31/2025

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Elon Musk's influence in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is here to stay, as President Trump reassures the public of Musk's advisory role. Meanwhile, DOGE ramps up its efforts, prompting federal agencies to scrutinize contracts aimed at slashing costs in IT and workforce management, sparking worries about potential declines in service quality.

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Story summary

Elon Musk's influence in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is here to stay, as President Trump reassures the public of Musk's advisory role. Meanwhile, DOGE ramps up its efforts, prompting federal agencies to scrutinize contracts aimed at slashing costs in IT and workforce management, sparking worries about potential declines in service quality.