In the first few minutes of the Trump presidency, Elon Musk’s programmers made a surprise incursion into a key personnel agency. Since then, DOGE programmers operating in the shadows have burrowed into systems across the government, resulting in thousands of layoffs. WSJ’s Scott Patterson explains how DOGE has entered vast parts of the federal bureaucracy.
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May 2023
PepsiCo’s New Healthy Diet: More Potato Chips and Soda
For years, big food and beverage companies like PepsiCo leaned hard into launching new, healthy food products. But recently, PepsiCo has decided to double down on its flagship chips and soda and is looking to make those products healthier. WSJ's Jennifer Maloney explains what it ... Show More
16m 15s
Dec 2024
Can DOGE cut $2 trillion?
Elon, Vivek, and the Department of Government Efficiency want to cut $2 trillion from the federal budget. A libertarian says the only way to do that is to eliminate aid programs altogether.
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25m 24s
Feb 2025
Trump Tariffs Roil Markets, Musk's DOGE In Action
Bloomberg's Caroline Hyde and Jackie Davalos discuss the market volatility as President Trump threatens tariffs against Canada, Mexico and China. And, what to expect from Palantir earnings. Plus, a look into Elon Musk's DOGE as the tech billionaire begins to cancel payments to fe ... Show More
42m 46s
Apr 2025
Elon Musk a-t-il réussi sa mission à la tête du DOGE ?
<p>Aux Etats-Unis, trois mois seulement après sa création, le département de l’efficacité gouvernementale (Department of Government Efficiency, DOGE) accumule les critiques et les revers. A telle enseigne que son dirigeant semble s’en détacher. « Mon temps alloué au DOGE va ... Show More
24m 42s
Jun 2025
A Look Back At The Early Stages Of DOGE
Before President Trump and Elon Musk publicly cut ties last week, they were closely working together to identify government waste. The President even tapped Musk to lead the charge, appointing him as head of the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency. Months later, Musk ... Show More
28m 45s