Summary

Elon Musk’s team is reportedly gaining control over key U.S. government operations.

His Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) officials have clashed with Treasury staff over access to federal payment systems, which handle $6 trillion annually.

Reports indicate Musk aides have locked civil servants out of government databases and are reviewing tech operations across agencies.

Originally intended as an external advisory body, DOGE was instead integrated into the government by Trump’s executive order, giving Musk a direct role in federal operations.

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    1 day ago

    Let the billionaires war begin, Zuckerberg trying to assassinate musk, Gates trying to get Zuckerberg in an alliance with Bezos who then backstabs Gates…

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      1 day ago

      Let the First Corporate War begin.

      My money is on Palmer Luckey, he actually runs a weapons tech company and owns a special ops fast insertion boat with a .50 machine gun. Plus he has a grudge to settle with Zuck (who ironically fired him for funding Trump during his first election).

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        24 hours ago

        Militech will have the initial advantage but don’t count Arasaka Intelligence out, their strategic AI and logistics are second to none.

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      22 hours ago

      I wish it actually happens, but I also fear something akin to regeional dictators helping each other consolidate their power.