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Feb 28, 2025 
Tech reporter Ryan Mac, co-author of “Character Limit: How Elon Musk Destroyed Twitter,” discusses the resignation of 21 federal workers from the U.S. Digital Service in protest against DOGE management. He highlights the growing dissatisfaction and calls for transparency among staff. The conversation dives into political tensions resulting from these protests, the impact of Musk's leadership style, and the ongoing challenges faced by federal employees amid the rising conflict surrounding DOGE initiatives. Mac provides an insightful look at the intersection of innovation, loyalty, and accountability.
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Mass Resignation at USDS
- 21 U.S. Digital Service workers resigned, protesting their incorporation into the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
- This exodus, about a third of the remaining employees, follows prior layoffs and firings, signaling escalating dissatisfaction.
CFPB Workers Film DOGE Staffers
- DOGE staffers' actions at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) prompted worker pushback and lawsuits.
- CFPB employees filmed the staffers, raising concerns about worker privacy and separation of powers violations.
Weekend Email Disrupts Federal Agencies
- Elon Musk's email demanding weekly updates from federal employees mirrored his Twitter takeover tactics, causing confusion and varied agency responses.
- Some agencies, like the FBI, deemed it unnecessary, while others instructed compliance, highlighting the disorganization.
