The Department of Government Efficiency team, known as DOGE, under President Trump, is reportedly collecting sensitive data from various governmental sectors. This information comes to light through a whistleblower who has filed a formal disclosure with Congress, highlighting concerning activities within the systems of the National Labor Relations Board, an independent federal agency.
Elon Musk has stated that DOGE’s efforts are focused on identifying savings across the government. However, questions remain regarding the value of the data being accessed.
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