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DOGE plows on without Elon Musk, Rep. Sessions says
Article:
https://www.politico.com/news/2025/09/16/doge-plows-on-without-elon-musk-rep-sessions-says-00565396
Why Troubling News:
There is slight misinformation and biases within this article by Politico. First off the article claims Elon Musk was the "former leader" of a government department named DOGE, which is false. He has, however, been associated with a hypothetical "Department of Government Efficiency" concept is proposed by many political figures. In addition, the articles references people like Representative Pete Sessions and Elon Musk are used to lend a false credibility to the fictional premise.
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I agree that the article is troubling because it treats the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) as if it were a real federal agency, and even calls Elon Musk its former leader. That creates …Read MoreI agree that the article is troubling because it treats the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) as if it were a real federal agency, and even calls Elon Musk its former leader. That creates misinformation since no such department exists. Referencing Rep. Pete Sessions and Elon Musk without clarifying the fictional premise gives the piece an unwarranted sense of credibility. Read Less