Elon Musk's secretive task force, DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency), is shaking up the US Department of Education with aggressive budget cuts and disruptive actions. Staffers have been pushed out of their offices, and the team is operating with little transparency, making arbitrary cuts without clear objectives. Amid internal competition, DOGE is pushing to eliminate millions in contracts, leaving employees bewildered and concerned about the department's future. The team's unorthodox methods are raising questions about their true intentions.
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