Summary

Elon Musk’s DOGE is operating in secrecy as it restructures federal agencies.

Democrats and federal workers question DOGE’s staff, decision-making, and data access, raising security concerns.

As an example, DOGE has cut programs and leases at the General Services Administration, but after NBC News inquired about a DOGE request for GSA employee data, it was withdrawn within six hours.

Union leader Jacqueline Simon doubts DOGE staff have proper security clearances, calling the vetting process “impossible” given the timeline.