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DOGE's Departure Sparks SEC Independence Concerns Amid Shutdown

10/31/2025

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The U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is ending its work at the Securities and Exchange Commission this week.
Elon Musk, head of DOGE, which began under U.S. President Donald Trump, pushed significant job cuts and deregulation.
Critics argue that DOGE's involvement undermines the SEC's independence.
An SEC spokesperson said they could not comment due to the government shutdown, leaving the long-term impact unclear.

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The U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is ending its work at the Securities and Exchange Commission this week.
Elon Musk, head of DOGE, which began under U.S. President Donald Trump, pushed significant job cuts and deregulation.
Critics argue that DOGE's involvement undermines the SEC's independence.
An SEC spokesperson said they could not comment due to the government shutdown, leaving the long-term impact unclear.