Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Archives

Billionaire Elon Musk, then-head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), holds a chainsaw as he speaks at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at the Gaylord National Resort Convention Center at National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland, on Feb. 20, 2025. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP)

DOGE ‘Wall of Receipts’ padded figures, included baseless claims: watchdog

The Government Accountability Office found DOGE’s supposed cost-cutting tally lacked transparency, including listing savings that came before its launch.

Aug 6, 2026 By Madison Alder

The Daily Scoop Podcast

GAO shares its audit of DOGE ethics training, financial disclosures

And, a senate bill looks to extend TMF’s new project deadline.

Aug 6, 2026 By FedScoop Staff

Elon Musk shows off a shirt that says “DOGE” as he walks on the South Lawn of the white House after stepping off Marine One upon arrival to the White House in Washington, D.C. on March 9, 2025. (Photo by OLIVER CONTRERAS/AFP via Getty Images)

Watchdog finds scant records of DOGE ethics training, financial disclosures

At least 27 personnel were “special government employees” who can retain outside employment while carrying out work for the U.S. government.

Aug 5, 2026 By Madison Alder

A demonstrator holds up a sign during a rally in front of the Treasury Department in protest of Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency on Feb. 4, 2025 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Anna Rose Layden/Getty Images)

Judge rejects move to dismiss case on DOGE access to Treasury, OPM data

A lawsuit regarding DOGE data incursions in federal systems will move forward after a federal court ruled against the Trump administration’s motion to dismiss the case.

Jul 30, 2026 By Matt Bracken

Clark Minor on his way out as Health and Human Services’ IT chief

HHS removed Minor as the agency’s CIO online before adding his name back following publication of this story. The ex-Palantir executive began at the agency in February…

Jul 28, 2026 By Madison Alder

Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., left, and Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., speak at a news conference in the Capitol on March 9, 2023. (Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)

Senators push Bisignano on DOGE’s SSA moves after ‘inadequate responses’

Democrats Sheldon Whitehouse and Ron Wyden demand answers from the SSA commissioner about myriad DOGE data issues.

Jul 27, 2026 By Matt Bracken

White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Director Michael Kratsios testifies before the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee in the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill on Jan. 14, 2026 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

OSTP’s Kratsios denies White House influence over NSF grants decisions

House Science Committee Democrats pushed for answers on possible redirection of NSF funds, slowed grantmaking, and allegations of coordination with DOGE and the White House.

Jul 22, 2026 By Madison Alder

Sens. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., speak to reporters on Capitol Hill on July 21, 2021 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Senate Democrats press Bessent for answers on DOGE access to Treasury systems

In a letter shared first with FedScoop, Sens. Warren and Wyden asked the secretary for information on DOGE’s data access and what Treasury is doing to “ensure…

Jul 21, 2026 By Matt Bracken

Federal response needed to fight AI-fueled digital identity fraud, panel says

Fraud and cybersecurity experts told House lawmakers that AI is exacerbating the problem. Improvements are needed to protect Login-dot-gov.

Jul 17, 2026 By K. Sophie Will

Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., attends a confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill on July 15, 2026, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

GOP senator blasts ‘amateurish’ DOGE work, lack of detail on savings

Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., put OMB Director Russell Vought on the spot during a Senate Banking Committee hearing over minimal documentation around DOGE savings claims.

Jul 16, 2026 By Matt Bracken