Court filings show former FEMA special government employee Kara Voorhies was subcontracted by a firm owned by DOGE operative Kyle Schutt, raising serious conflict-of-interest and ethics concerns regarding federal contracting under the Trump administration.
Dogechain continued producing blocks and kept its bridge page online after its announced Aug. 8 shutdown, leaving user asset recovery paths and stranded funds unresolved.
A US Government Accountability Office report found that billions in federal budget savings claimed by the now-defunct Department of Government Efficiency were incorrect or lacked supporting evidence.
A US Government Accountability Office report found that Trump's Department of Government Efficiency heavily inflated savings claims, failing to verify billions in terminated grants, contracts, and leases on its 'Wall of Receipts'.
A GAO report found that billion-dollar savings claims by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) were incorrect or lacked supporting evidence.
A Government Accountability Office report reveals that Elon Musk's DOGE overstated federal spending cuts and claimed savings that did not check out, undermining claims of meaningful government downsizing.
House of Doge's Dogecoin Ventures borrowed $1.4 million from Devlin DeFrancesco through an unsecured note, repayable in 2,227,300 CleanCore Solutions shares by July 2027. Repayment is subordinated to senior lenders, including Yorkville, raising questions about the investor's recovery path.
Elon Musk admitted regret over his political involvement with Donald Trump, stating he should have focused on his companies. He predicted AI will make human work optional, leading to a "universal high income," and also commented on potential UK civil unrest and the Russia-Ukraine war.
Elon Musk admitted getting "carried away" by politics during his alliance with Donald Trump, serving as head of Doge. In an Economist interview, he shared controversial predictions on AI, UK civil war, and the Ukraine war, reflecting on his wealth and influence.
Elon Musk admitted to The Economist that he "got carried away" working as the unelected director of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under Donald Trump, where he oversaw mass firings and federal spending cuts, including to USAID, despite public health researchers linking the cuts to hundreds of thousands of deaths.
House Republicans sharply questioned Anthea Hartig, director of the National Museum of American History, over alleged 'woke ideology' and insufficient patriotism, echoing Trump administration criticisms. Democrats rebutted, defending museums' trustworthiness and accusing the GOP of trying to control historical narratives. Hartig defended the Smithsonian's nonpartisan mission.
A federal IT staffer's whistleblower complaint alleges the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) accessed sensitive NLRB data. Days later, the staffer's car brakes were cut. An IG investigation is ongoing, and a GAO report noted DOGE accounts were deleted after their detail expired, obscuring access records.
日本版DOGE（ドージ）として減税措置や補助金を見直す中で、各省庁が租税特別措置（租特）の自己点検結果を公表。約120件中、廃止方針は1件のみで、実績が乏しくても継続される措置が目立つ。財源確保に向けた効果検証には課題が残る。
2026 has seen a surge in sophisticated cyberattacks, impacting critical infrastructure, government agencies, and private companies. From massive data breaches like DOGE's alleged Social Security database leak to targeted attacks on water systems and energy grids, the year highlights the growing threat of digital warfare and ransomware.
Re Carlo III aveva offerto al principe Harry un alloggio a Buckingham Palace, ma l'invito è stato ritirato. Il duca di Sussex, in visita nel Regno Unito, ha definito la decisione "deludente".
DOGE's federal funding cuts, directed by the Trump administration, significantly reduced grants for the National Endowment for the Humanities, impacting America's 250th-anniversary celebrations in states like Ohio and West Virginia. A federal judge later ruled the cuts unconstitutional.
Director Carl Rinsch, known for "47 Ronin," was sentenced to 30 months in prison for defrauding Netflix of $11 million. He spent the funds on crypto, stocks, and luxury goods instead of financing his TV show "White Horse."
Carl Erik Rinsch, director of "47 Ronin," was sentenced to 30 months in prison and ordered to pay $11 million in restitution for defrauding Netflix. He diverted $11 million meant for a sci-fi series into speculative options and Dogecoin, turning a $4 million crypto investment into $27 million before a lavish spending spree.
Venise envisage de multiplier par cinq sa taxe d'entrée pour les touristes, la portant de 5-10€ à 30-50€ lors des périodes de forte affluence. Le maire Simone Venturini cherche à réguler le surtourisme et à financer l'entretien de la ville.
Il principe Harry e Meghan Markle saranno in Gran Bretagna a luglio per partecipare a un evento degli Invictus Games. Sarà il loro primo ritorno nella patria del principe da quattro anni, con i figli Archie e Lilibet al seguito. La visita avviene in un contesto di rapporti tesi con la famiglia reale.
A corrida espacial do século XXI opõe EUA e China em modelos de financiamento: Pequim usa empresas estatais e recursos públicos, enquanto a SpaceX de Elon Musk capta US$ 75 bilhões em Wall Street. A disputa abrange exploração espacial, comunicação e IA, com a SpaceX liderando em lançamentos e satélites Starlink.
The IRS has received special permission to quickly hire 8,000 employees by September due to significant staff reductions. A memo revealed the agency sought expedited hiring authority, indicating a critical need despite public assurances of maintained services.
Ex-DOGE members launch 'Special', backed by a16z, to vertically integrate and transform critical US industries like senior care using AI, citing inefficiency and waste, with initial focus on FigureHealth
As of mid-2026, cybersecurity threats persist amid global crises. Major hacks include Social Security data exposure, attacks on European water/energy grids, Iranian cyberattacks on US infrastructure, and breaches at Instructure, FBI, and Hasbro, highlighting vulnerabilities in critical systems and open-source software.
