On the Media No, DOGE Isn't Dead
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Dec 3, 2025 Vittoria Elliott, a reporter for Wired, explores the lingering influence of the DOGE task force in government. Despite being deemed disbanded, she reveals that its operatives have embedded themselves in various agencies. Elliott discusses the impact on workforce cuts, deregulation, and tech-style employee testing at the IRS. She warns of potential risks in data sharing, particularly regarding Social Security, and highlights how DOGE's policies are reshaping federal priorities, with real consequences for employees and public services.
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Dissolved Shape, Persistent Agenda
- DOGE evolved from a visible strike force into dispersed personnel embedded across agencies.
- Its priorities — rapid tech adoption, data consolidation, and cutting 'waste' — persist inside government.
Policy Goals Merged With Tech Push
- DOGE's goals align with wider administration aims like shrinking the federal workforce and slashing spending.
- Officials like Russ Vogt and Scott Langmeck operationalize those priorities through OMB roles and AI-driven deregulation.
Tech Hiring Models Enter IRS
- Treasury's CIO Sam Korkos introduced tech-style testing for IRS IT staff, mirroring private-sector hiring practices.
- Tests are timed, recorded on camera, and risk being used to screen employees despite claims they won't affect pay.