After Elon Musk’s departure from D.C, the future of the so-called Department of Government Efficiency seemed uncertain. But DOGE’s work continues unabated—its influence spreading farther and deeper into federal government agencies. WIRED’s Makena Kelly and Vittoria Elliott share with Leah Feiger what they found through their reporting.
Mentioned in this episode:
This Is DOGE 2.0 by Makena Kelly and Vittoria Elliott
WIRED Talked to a Fired DOGE Staffer About Who Was Really in Charge by Vittoria Elliott
You can follow Leah Feiger on Bluesky at @leahfeiger, Vittoria Elliott on Bluesky at @telliotter, and Makena Kelly on Bluesky at @makenakelly. Write to us at [email protected].
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