Doge Isn't Dead. Here's What Its Operatives Are Doing Now
9 days ago
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- Yat Choi, a member of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), shares Instagram posts depicting his work, including processing federal retirement claims in a Pennsylvania mine.
- DOGE technologists, including Edward Coristine and others, remain active in federal agencies, embedding Silicon Valley practices into government operations.
- DOGE's influence persists in federal agencies, with affiliates working as developers, designers, and leaders, despite media reports suggesting its decline.
- The IRS, under DOGE operative Sam Corcos, introduces coding tests for technical staff, aiming to modernize the agency like a tech company.
- DOGE operatives like Scott Langmack and Sam Beyda continue efforts to deregulate and reshape federal agencies, with Beyda now at the CDC despite lacking public health experience.
- A new White House office, the National Design Studio (NDS), led by Airbnb cofounder Joe Gebbia, focuses on redesigning government digital services, with several DOGE members transitioning to this role.
- Reports of DOGE's disbanding are disputed, with affiliates and Musk confirming its ongoing efforts to cut waste and modernize government.
- Some DOGE members have moved to private sector roles, including positions at Musk’s companies like xAI, while others remain in government.
- Musk affirms DOGE's continuity on Joe Rogan’s podcast, highlighting its mission to reduce fraud and waste despite reduced public visibility.