March 11, 2025: 11:00 p.m.:
March 11, 2025: DOGE Highlights
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President Trump purchased a Tesla on the White House lawn to support Elon Musk amid backlash against Musk’s role in the administration, condemning recent attacks on Tesla dealerships as “domestic terrorism.”
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Environmental advocates warned that recent actions by the Trump administration, supported by Elon Musk’s DOGE agency, could lead to numerous species extinctions due to relaxed wildlife protections and significant layoffs within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
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Elon Musk announced plans to double the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) team from over 100 to 200 employees, focusing on hiring experts in software, information security, and finance to enhance government efficiency.
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A federal judge ordered Elon Musk’s DOGE to release records of its operations, stating that the agency has been operating with “unusual secrecy” and is likely subject to the Freedom of Information Act.
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The House passed a bill to fund federal agencies through September, aiming to avoid a partial government shutdown; however, its prospects in the Senate remain uncertain.
