## Musk claims transparency during White House appearance defending DOGE's work

Authored by lemonde.fr

Elon Musk speaks as his son X Æ A-Xii and US President Donald Trump look on in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on February 11, 2025.

Despite concerns that he’s amassing unaccountable power with little transparency, Musk described himself as an open book.

He joked that the scrutiny over his sprawling influence over federal agencies was like a "daily proctology exam.".

"The people voted for major government reform, and that’s what the people are going to get," he said.

Musk acknowledged, in response to a question, that some of the claims he's made about government programs and spending have been wrong.

Trump and Musk are pushing federal workers to resign in return for financial incentives, although their plan is currently on hold while a judge reviews its legality.

The deferred resignation program, commonly described as a buyout, would allow employees to quit and still get paid until September 30. »

### Jan. 6 video evidence has 'disappeared' from public access, media coalition says

Authored by npr.org

Jan. 6 video evidence has 'disappeared' from public access, media coalition says.

The missing evidence consists of nine video exhibits from the Justice Department's case against Glen Simon, who pleaded guilty to a charge of "Disorderly and Disruptive Conduct in a Restricted Building or Grounds."

So far, the absence of video files appears to only have affected Simon's case. »

### Papa Roach present £20,000 cheque to CALM mental health charity at sold-out London show

Authored by nme.com

Papa Roach have presented a £20,000 cheque to the CALM mental health charity ahead of their massive sold-out London show.

“The kick-off to the ‘Rise OF The Roach’ has been incredible” said Papa Roach frontman Jacoby Shaddix in a press release.

In other news, Papa Roach are set to embark on a North American co-headline tour with Rise Against this spring. »

### UnitedHealth Is Sick of Everyone Complaining About Its Claim Denials

Authored by rollingstone.com

“Luigi for President,” wrote one person, while another put in, “One day these health insurance companies will be dead.”

Elsewhere, UnitedHealth took measures to prevent the dissemination of internal data about its denials of customer claims.

Then, on Jan. 31, the insurer sent a second letter to the SEC, seeking to prevent a shareholder vote on another proposal related to its claim denials. »

### Not Hyperbole Anymore: Musk Is In Charge of the US Government

Authored by talkingpointsmemo.com

I don’t think it’s too much to say that it puts Musk functionally in control of the U.S. government.

A DOGE operative, called a “DOGE Team Lead,” will be assigned to every agency, department, etc., of the federal government.

The EO lays out a government downsizing plan in which only one new government employee can be hired for every four who leave service. »

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