Summary

Elon Musk’s team is reportedly gaining control over key U.S. government operations.

His Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) officials have clashed with Treasury staff over access to federal payment systems, which handle $6 trillion annually.

Reports indicate Musk aides have locked civil servants out of government databases and are reviewing tech operations across agencies.

Originally intended as an external advisory body, DOGE was instead integrated into the government by Trump’s executive order, giving Musk a direct role in federal operations.

  • Flying Squid
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    912 hours ago

    I do not see how “free Luigi” followed by the response of “free him yourself” means “go kill Elon yourself.” Wouldn’t that be “free Elon?”

    People didn’t say “free Mumia” and “free Leonard Peltier” because they wanted them to stay imprisoned.

    • @[email protected]
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      112 hours ago

      You’ll get it eventually, but I’m not sure it’s worth your time. Although, I guess you’ve got a lot of free time now that you can’t shape the dialog on lemmy. 🤷‍♂️

      • @[email protected]
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        5 hours ago

        What’s there to shape? You said what you said. If you meant something else then fine but to act like they’re are wildly misinterpreting you is absurd. Just say “I misspoke. What I mean is…” and problem solved. Stop being weird about this.

          • @[email protected]
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            21 hour ago

            It’s not a good joke if no one can tell the difference. Doesn’t seem a to be a lot of people on the “inside” of this one.

            • @[email protected]
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              11 hour ago

              The joke to him wasn’t for anyone but him. This is a private conversation in a public space. Just accept that and move on, please.

              • @[email protected]
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                123 minutes ago

                You didn’t need to have a private conversation in a public place. If you don’t want commentary than don’t use a megaphone for all to hear.

                • @[email protected]
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                  19 minutes ago

                  Oh I don’t mind the commentary, just don’t be upset when I dismiss it as irrelevant. We can keep talking about it if you want to, but I assure you, I will remain completely unaffected.