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‘To err is human’: Musk to rehire ex-DOGE staffer who resigned over racist posts

One of the posts of the former DOGE employee Marko Elez from July read, "Just for the record, I was racist before it was cool."

Elon Musk's poll to decide whether to rehire the former DOGE employee Marko Elez received a 78 per cent 'Yes' response.(Reuters)
Published on Feb 08, 2025 07:56 AM IST

Nineteen states to sue Elon Musk's DOGE over sensitive treasury data access

Nineteen Democratic attorneys general sue Donald Trump to block Elon Musk's DOGE from accessing sensitive Treasury records.

U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) speaks at a rally with federal workers and supporters as they protest against Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) outside of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) headquarters on February 07, 2025 in Washington, DC. Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Kayla Bartkowski / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)(Getty Images via AFP)
Published on Feb 08, 2025 07:17 AM IST
AP | | Posted by Tuhin Das Mahapatra

Elon Musk promotes fatphobia? Billionaire shares DOGE meme, divides internet

Elon Musk shared a meme on X to express DOGE's efficiency. However, some social media users have labelled it “fatphobic.”

Elon Musk shared this meme on X. (File Photo, Instagram/@skscartoon)
Updated on Feb 08, 2025 06:47 AM IST

Elon Musk, JD Vance want to reinstate ex-DOGE staffer linked with racist posts

Elon Musk and JD Vance took to X to share their opinions on Marko Elez's resignation over a link to racist social media posts.

Vice President of the USA JD Vance and the world's richest man, Elon Musk. (File Photo)
Updated on Feb 08, 2025 05:30 AM IST

Trump Air Force nominee arranged satellite contract in manner that favored Musk's SpaceX, sources say

SPACEX-CONTRACT/AIRFORCE (EXCLUSIVE):EXCLUSIVE-Trump Air Force nominee arranged satellite contract in manner that favored Musk's SpaceX, sources say

Trump Air Force nominee arranged satellite contract in manner that favored Musk's SpaceX, sources say
Updated on Feb 08, 2025 03:19 AM IST
Reuters |

At Musk's DOGE, a Berkeley-educated scientist who amplified white supremacists

Gavin Kliger lists his job on LinkedIn as ‘Special Advisor to the Director’ at the Office of Personnel Management.

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 07: Federal workers and supporters hold signs as they demonstrate against Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) outside of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) headquarters on February 07, 2025 in Washington, DC. The group is protesting DOGE initiatives, including accessing sensitive employee data at OPM and the Treasury Department, shutting down of USaid and the
Published on Feb 08, 2025 12:57 AM IST
Reuters |

Trump says he'll sign executive order to reverse Biden's paper straws initiative

Donald Trump says he will sign an executive order, reversing Joe Biden's initiative to push paper straws 

U.S. President Donald Trump meets with Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (not pictured) at the White House in Washington, U.S., February 7, 2025. REUTERS/Kent Nishimura(REUTERS)
Published on Feb 07, 2025 11:27 PM IST
ByArya Vaishnavi

John Fetterman says he'll oppose RFK Jr, Tulsi Gabbard: ‘Will be voting NO’

Sen. John Fetterman said on Thursday that he will vote against Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard

FILE - Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., speaks with reporters at the Capitol in Washington, Sept. 25, 2024. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)(AP)
Published on Feb 07, 2025 10:58 PM IST
ByArya Vaishnavi

'Elon stole my Nazi swag': Kanye West's latest anti-semitic rant on X

Kanye West's recent social media tirade included anti-Semitic remarks and admiration for Hitler, alongside attacks on Elon Musk.

Kanye West continues to provoke with anti-Semitic remarks on social media, expressing admiration for Hitler and attacking Elon Musk.
Frazer Harrison/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Frazer Harrison / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)(Getty Images via AFP)
Published on Feb 07, 2025 08:36 PM IST

Hiring freezes, buyouts to workers: Elon Musk-led DOGE's key highlights so far

It has been just around half a month since Elon Musk has been heading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

American views on DOGE leader Elon Musk's influence on the Donald Trump administration have changed dramatically since the Republican leader was re-elected. (Reuters)
Published on Feb 07, 2025 05:18 PM IST

‘Normalise Indian hate’: DOGE employee resigns as old posts surface - Report

Reportedly, the deleted social media account linked with DOGE staffer Marko Elez, who resigned, advocated racism and eugenics.

Marko Elez was a temporary appointee at the Treasury connected to Elon Musk's DOGE. (AFP)
Updated on Feb 07, 2025 03:02 PM IST

Man defends Bobba amid OpenAI employee’s ‘babies are in charge of money’ post

Indian-origin Akash Bobba is a member of DOGE, headed by Elon Musk. The 22-year-old has reportedly been granted a top-level security clearance.

Akash Bobba is part of a team of six engineers between 19 and 24 years old employed by Musk for his new agency DOGE. (X/@tariquesha1)
Updated on Feb 07, 2025 09:41 AM IST

19-year-old techie at Elon Musk’s DOGE used internet moniker ‘Big Balls’: report

Edward Coristine, a 19-year-old technologist, is linked to Elon Musk's DOGE. Concerns arise over his security clearance eligibility due to a controversial past

Demonstrators spoke out against the Trump administration and various newly introduced policies involving, immigration, the removal of diversity initiatives, and the potential accessing of private information involving Elon Musk's DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) program. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by JUSTIN SULLIVAN / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)(Getty Images via AFP)
Published on Feb 07, 2025 09:17 AM IST

Elon Musk's DOGE cuts funding to Politico, but GOP support drops

A new survey shows only 13% of American respondents want Elon Musk to have “a lot” of influence on the Trump administration. 

American views on DOGE leader Elon Musk's influence on the Donald Trump administration have changed dramatically since the Republican leader was re-elected. (REUTERS)
Published on Feb 06, 2025 09:09 PM IST

Reddit enforces bans after Elon Musk’s legal complaint over user comment

Reddit temporarily banned the r/WhitePeopleTwitter subreddit and removed r/IsElonDeadYet after Elon Musk claimed that comments made by users violated the law.

Elon Musk fires back after Reddit users call for public execution of DOGE staff.(AFP)
Updated on Feb 06, 2025 04:03 PM IST
BySimran Singh

Vivek Ramaswamy manifesting two terms as Ohio Governor just ahead of election

Vivek Ramaswamy is set to announce his candidacy for Ohio governor, targeting two terms with a focus on economic innovation.

Vivek Ramaswamy emphasizes a long-term vision for Ohio, focusing on business creation and hopes for support from Elon Musk and Donald Trump as he leads in recent polls. (AP Photo/Julie Carr Smyth, File)(AP)
Published on Feb 06, 2025 08:26 AM IST

Indian-origin CEO’s cheeky post for Elon Musk amid DOGE vs USAID row

Perplexity AI CEO Aravind Srinivas often engages in witty and entertaining interactions with Elon Musk on X. His latest share came amid the DOGE vs USAID row.

Perplexity AI CEO Aravind Srinivas and the world’s richest man Elon Musk. (File Photo)
Updated on Feb 06, 2025 05:41 AM IST

Musk mural vandalised with ‘Deny, Defend, Depose’, anarchist symbol on his face

Elon Musk's mural has been vandalised in Texas amidst the general outrage about his involvement with the Donald Trump administration and its policies.

Elon Musk's mural vandalised(X@SarahisCensored)
Published on Feb 05, 2025 07:10 PM IST

Hillary Clinton faces widespread mockery for warning Americans about Elon Musk

Hillary Clinton was called out for showing hypocrisy as she accused Elon Musk of a “blitzkrieg-style” in an attempt to obtain sensitive government data.

Hillary Clinton appealed to Americans to resist the procedural measures taken by DOGE and Musk.(AP)
Published on Feb 05, 2025 03:54 PM IST

AOC ripped for calling Elon Musk ‘one of the most unintelligent billionaires’

“This dude is probably one of the most unintelligent billionaires I have ever met or seen or witnessed,” Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said of Elon Musk in a video.

AOC mocked for saying Elon Musk is ‘one of the most unintelligent billionaires’ she has ever seen (REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/File Photo, AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)
Published on Feb 05, 2025 11:43 AM IST
BySumanti Sen

US aid agency places global staff on leave as part of Trump's purge

US aid agency places global staff on leave as part of Trump's purge

US aid agency places global staff on leave as part of Trump's purge
Published on Feb 05, 2025 08:54 AM IST
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25-year-old engineer linked to Musk has direct access to federal payment system

Elon Musk’s DOGE gaining Treasury payment system access sparks concerns over federal funds and taxpayer data security among consumer advocates and lawmakers.

Demonstrators participate in a rally in front of the US Treasury Department in protest of Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency on February 4, 2025 in Washington, DC. Several Democratic members of Congress joined the rally to protest Musk's access to the payment system of the Treasury, which houses the private information of millions of Americans. (Getty Images via AFP)
Updated on Feb 05, 2025 08:45 AM IST

Elon Musk's job title revealed by Trump Press Secretary; 'He's a special…'

The official title of Elon Musk, who is heading Trump's newly created DOGE department, was revealed by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.

Speaking about Elon Musk, Leavitt stated he is a “special government employee”, who abides by all applicable federal laws.(AP/File)
Updated on Feb 04, 2025 06:51 PM IST

Indian-origin engineer Akash Bobba caught in crossfire against Elon Musk's DOGE

Elon Musk's young team, including 22-year-old Akash Bobba, is criticised for accessing classified government systems.

Akash Bobba is part of a team of six engineers between 19 and 24 years old employed by Musk for his new agency DOGE.(X/@tariquesha1)
Updated on Feb 04, 2025 04:46 PM IST
ByMuskaan Sharma

Elon Musk ‘can’t' and ‘won’t' do anything without approval, says Donald Trump

Donald Trump also said at the White House that Elon Musk would not be allowed to decide on situations where there was conflict.

Elon Musk with US President Donald Trump(AP/File)
Published on Feb 04, 2025 01:57 PM IST

Elon Musk's DOGE seeking massive layoffs in THIS federal agency

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency plans drastic cuts at the Office of Personnel Management, threatening 70% staff reductions. 

The Office of Personnel Management faces significant staff reductions under the Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk, with cuts potentially reaching 70%. Chip Somodevilla/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo(via REUTERS)
Published on Feb 04, 2025 01:19 PM IST

Elon Musk fires back after Reddit users call for public execution of DOGE staff

Elon Musk has shared a post that has exposed comments on a Reddit page calling for the “public execution of the DOGE software developers.”

Elon Musk fires back after Reddit users call for public execution of DOGE staff in violent posts (Photo by Chip Somodevilla / POOL / AFP)(AFP)
Published on Feb 04, 2025 11:36 AM IST
BySumanti Sen

Perplexity AI CEO Aravind Srinivas confirms bid to acquire TikTok's US business

The deal which has been proposed to TikTok's parent company ByteDance would be to merge Perplexity with TikTok US and go for an IPO

Aravind Srinivas, CEO of Perplexity, speaks during the Semafor 2024 World Economy Summit in Washington, DC in Washington.(Saul Loeb/AFP)
Published on Feb 04, 2025 10:26 AM IST

Who is Akash Bobba? The 22-year-old Indian-origin prodigy joining Musk's DOGE

Akash Bobba, a 22-year-old engineer, is part of Elon Musk's controversial Department of Government Efficiency.

Akash Bobba, a 22-year-old Indian-origin engineer, is among six young recruits in Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency.(X/Tarique Sha)
Updated on Feb 05, 2025 05:22 AM IST
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