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Musk Doubles Down On Firing Threat As DOGE Turns To AI For Job Assessment

Musk had previously issued a mandate asking federal workers to summarize their accomplishments from the prior week. Meanwhile, an email sent out by the OPM explicitly asked workers not to include links or attachments, as the data will be processed by the AI system for analysis.

International Business Times

Trump administration briefing: chaos caused by Musk’s Doge; fears over far-right podcaster tapped for FBI

From the latest in Musk’s fight to fire federal workers to concern over appointment of Dan Bongino – key US politics stories from Monday at a glance

The Guardian - US

New FBI Director Kash Patel is sworn in as acting ATF chief, AP source says

New FBI Director Kash Patel was sworn in Monday as acting chief of the federal bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, taking the helm of two separate and sprawling Justice Department agencies, according to a person familiar with the matter

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Trump picks MAGA loyalist for FBI #2

Bongino is a former Secret Service agent who used to regularly appear on Fox News and Infowars

Salon

Trump Names Right-wing Podcaster As FBI Deputy Director

US President Donald Trump has announced the appointment of right-wing podcaster Dan Bongino as deputy director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, a break with tradition that puts yet another loyalist in a key law enforcement position.

International Business Times

Trump-Appointed Leaders at Pentagon, DHS Seemingly Push Against Musk's Aggressive 'What Did You Do Last Week' Emails to Staff

The appointees seemingly directed their subordinates not to reply to the email spearheaded by Musk's DOGE

Latin Times

Former Marco Rubio Adviser Slams Republicans For Letting Kash Patel Pick MAGA Podcaster as FBI Deputy Director: 'Should Have Been a Red Line'

Gregg Nunziata claimed the "Trump admin is turning federal law enforcement over to unqualified, unprincipled, partisan henchmen."

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Quick Facts About Dan Bongino: Net Worth, Ethnicity, Wife, Cancer Scare and More

Dan Bongino, a former Secret Service agent turned conservative pundit, has amassed a £119 million fortune, battled cancer, left Fox News over contract disputes, and was recently appointed FBI Deputy Director under Donald Trump.

International Business Times UK

Neo-Nazi group plots rebuild as Trump’s FBI chief takes helm, audio reveals

Exclusive: Terrorist group the Base appears defiant as new administration aims to deprioritize threat from far right

The Guardian - US

Who is Dan Bongino? The right-wing podcaster and failed Congressman who is now Trump’s deputy FBI director

‘Dan Bongino, a man of incredible love and passion for our Country, has just been named the next DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF THE FBI’ wrote Trump on Truth Social Sunday

The Independent UK

Elon Musk's 'what did you do last week' email to US federal workers sparks chaos as Trump MAGA appointees fight back

DOGE boss Elon Musk’s demand has faced resistance from several key US agencies led by the president's loyalists

Evening Standard

Who Is Dan Bongino? Right-Wing Commentator And Ex-Secret Service Agent Named FBI Deputy Director

Before rising to prominence as a conservative voice, Bongino served as a police officer with the New York City Police Department and later as a member of the U.S. Secret Service. He has also served on the presidential security teams for former presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush.

International Business Times

FBI, Pentagon refuse to reply to Musk’s ‘what did you achieve last week?’ email

Musk said anyone who didn’t respond within 48 hours would lose their job

The Independent UK

Dan Bongino Appointed As FBI Deputy Director By President Trump

President Trump appoints Dan Bongino as FBI deputy director, alongside Director Kash Patel. Questions arise about Patel's leadership approach.

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Trump administration briefing: Zelenskyy rejects US minerals demand; bomb threat sent to anti-Trump conference

From a fight over a $500bn minerals deal to Trump ‘surrendering to the Russians’ – here are the key US politics stories from Sunday at a glance

The Independent UK

Another member of Trump’s inner circle rebels against Musk’s productivity email

Tulsi Gabbard joins Kash Patel and the Department of Defense in instructing employees not to respond to the email

Latin Times

Elon Musk Claims 'Non-Existent' or 'Dead' People's Identities Are Being Used to Collect Government Paychecks: 'There Is Outright Fraud'

Elon Musk took to social media to allege that the identities of deceased people, or "non-existent" people, were being used by unauthorized persons to collect federal paychecks.

The Independent UK

Trump to name new FBI Director Kash Patel as ATF head

Conservatives have long criticized ATF for being over regulatory of firearms

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Kash Patel Tells Employees to 'Pause Any Responses' To Musk's Justify Your Job or Be Resigned Order

Newly appointed FBI Director Kash Patel sent out correspondence to all departments he is in charge of, ordering them to "pause any responses" being formulated to billionaire Elon Musk's email in which he asks federal employees to justify their jobs.

Salon

Feds to staff: Ignore Elon

Several agencies have instructed employees to ignore a letter sent from the Office of Personnel Management

The Guardian - US

Kash Patel tells FBI staff to ignore Elon Musk request to list their achievements

Agency reportedly seeking guidance from DoJ as Musk’s demand sparks confusion across key government agencies

The Independent UK

Kash Patel tells FBI staff to ignore Elon Musk’s productivity email as signs of power struggles emerge in D.C.: reports

Elon Musk’s DOGE email ultimatum to federal workers may have revealed internal tensions in Trump administration

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FBI And NSA Employees Instructed To Delay Response To OPM

FBI and NSA employees instructed to delay responses to OPM email seeking work accomplishments amidst heightened scrutiny and review processes.

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Kash Patel To Lead FBI And ATF

Kash Patel's dual role as FBI and acting ATF director sparks discussions on a potential merger between the agencies.

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New FBI Director Plans To Relocate Employees Across Country

New FBI Director Kash Patel plans to relocate employees, focus on community engagement, and combat crime amidst political dynamics.

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