Supreme Court, Trump administration and DOGE
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The Department of Government Efficiency said on social media this week that five surveys costing $16.5 million that are conducted by the statistical agency for other federal agencies have been “terminated” but didn’t specify which ones.
President Trump and his allies have long made false claims of widespread noncitizen voting. Now, as the GOP pursues new restrictions, experts worry isolated arrests will be used to push the new rules.
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A number of special government employees for DOGE — led by Elon Musk — have worked for the Tesla CEO's companies, which are regulated by the government.
Billy Long has pledged to improve customer service and protect taxpayer data — two areas where “DOGE” actions have drawn scrutiny.
Smaller government software contractors like Appian (NASDAQ:APPN) and Pegasystems (NASDAQ:PEGA) are eyeing new business opportunities as the Trump administration pushes for a leaner, more tech-driven federal bureaucracy,
DOGE tested and used Meta’s Llama 2 model to review and classify responses from federal workers to the infamous “Fork in the Road” email.
Government contractors Appian and Pegasystems are among those that see an opportunity amid the emphasis on cost cutting.
Many Americans who have an adjusted gross income of under $40,000 owe little or no federal income tax, “especially after factoring in the effects of refundable tax credits, such as the child and earned-income credits,” according to the Pew Research Center.