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JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon Backs DOGE’s Efforts
February 24, 2025

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said that the federal government is inefficient and needs improvement, amid widespread layoffs across various departments under the Trump administration. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Trump Proposes Returning 20% of DOGE Savings to Taxpayers
February 20, 2025

President Trump has floated giving a $5,000 “DOGE Dividend” to U.S. taxpayers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

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Treasury Secretary: DOGE Has Found $50 Billion in Savings 
February 19, 2025

The U.S. Treasury Secretary says a new government cost-cutting effort has found $50 billion in savings. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

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White House: Musk Is an Advisor and Not a DOGE Employee
February 18, 2025

Elon Musk works with the White House, not for it, according to an administration official. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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Social Security Boss Quits as DOGE Digs Into Sensitive Data
February 18, 2025

America’s top Social Security official has reportedly resigned following a clash with Elon Musk’s efficiency group. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

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DOGE Seeks Access to IRS System Amid IT Modernization Effort
February 17, 2025

The Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is reportedly seeking access to an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) system that is usually not available to political appointees. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Treasury IG and GAO Investigate DOGE Access to Federal Payment Systems
February 14, 2025

The Treasury Inspector General and the Government Accountability Office (GAO) are investigating the reported decision by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to allow the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to access government payment systems. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Mass Layoffs Hit Workers At Government Agencies
February 13, 2025

Mass government layoffs have reportedly begun under the White House’s plan to shrink the federal bureaucracy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

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DOGE Staffer Mistakenly Given Editing Access to Treasury Payments
February 12, 2025

When Elon Musk began digging into the U.S. Treasury, one phrase kept coming up: “Read-only access.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...