DOGE Archives

(Screenshot of Anthony Tata testifying at his confirmation hearing with the Senate Armed Services Committee, May 6, 2025.)

Senate confirms Tata, Trump’s controversial pick to lead Pentagon’s personnel and readiness directorate

In his new job, Anthony Tata will serve as principal staff assistant and advisor to the secretary of defense for force readiness, health affairs, National Guard and…

Jul 15, 2025 By Jon Harper

Pentagon’s AI office eliminates CTO directorate in pursuit of ‘efficiencies’

It's unclear how employees, responsibilities and investments were dispersed following the termination.

Jul 3, 2025 By Brandi Vincent

The Secretary of the Navy, the Hon. John C. Phelan, is piped aboard the world’s largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), April 10, 2025. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Alexander Casco)

Navy gearing up for more DOGE-related cuts

Secretary of the Navy John Phelan said he's looking forward to further efforts from the Department of Government Efficiency

Jun 2, 2025 By Jon Harper

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth welcomes Elon Musk as a visitor to the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., March 21, 2025. (DOD photo by U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Madelyn Keech)

As Elon Musk exits government, Hegseth gives DOGE team more influence on Pentagon contracting

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a new memo this week empowering the DOGE team at the Pentagon to provide more input on contracting.

May 29, 2025 By Jon Harper

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth delivers remarks during an 82nd Airborne Division Review at Fort Bragg, N.C., May 22, 2025. (DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Alexander Kubitza)

Hegseth orders restrictions on DOD contracting for IT consulting and management services

The edict came in a memo sent Tuesday to Pentagon leadership, combatant commanders, and DOD agency and field activity directors.

May 28, 2025 By Jon Harper

An aerial view of the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., May 15, 2023. (DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Alexander Kubitza)

DOD civilians get new instructions on DOGE-inspired productivity reports

Defense Department civilian employees are being tasked to submit another round of ideas for eliminating waste and inefficiencies, via an online survey.

May 27, 2025 By Brandi Vincent

The Defense Information Systems Agency building complex at Fort Meade, Md., Jan. 2, 2013. (DoD photo by Thomas L. Burton/Released)

DISA expects 10 percent reduction in workforce due to DOGE-inspired campaign

Lt. Gen. Paul Stanton told lawmakers that DISA is using the workforce reductions to realign how the agency addresses its mission.

May 22, 2025 By Mikayla Easley

The U.S. Capitol, pictured near the Pentagon building in Arlington, Virginia, on December 14, 2024. (Photo by Tom Brenner for The Washington Post via Getty Images)

CDAO’s future uncertain as slew of top leaders and tech staffers depart

There’s been an exodus of senior leaders and other technical employees from the Pentagon’s AI hub in recent months, sources said.

May 7, 2025 By Brandi Vincent

Secretary of the Navy John Phelan visits Marine Forces Special Operations Command on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 10, 2025. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Evan Jones)

Navy Secretary Phelan terminates IT contracts, grants amid DOGE drive

The IT contracts axed by the SECNAV include those for the Naval Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (NMRO) program.

Apr 25, 2025 By Jon Harper

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth delivers remarks to troops, faculty, and staff at the U.S. Army War College, Carlisle Barracks, Pa., April 23, 2025. (DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Alexander Kubitza)

DOD kicks off review of major defense acquisition programs as Hegseth touts reforms

“We must have high-performing, mission-aligned programs at every level,” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said at the U.S. Army War College.

Apr 23, 2025 By Brandi Vincent