Welcome back to our Sunday edition, a roundup of some of our top stories. Bummed about your Spotify Wrapped? Maybe this explanation from a former Spotify engineer about what was different this year will help. On the agenda today: But first: Keeping track of DOGE. If this was forwarded to you, sign up here. Download Insider's app here. With a little more than a month until Inauguration Day, one of the most fascinating parts of the new administration isn't being led by President-elect Donald Trump.
Main Idea: Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy’s new government cost-cutting effort, DOGE, is drawing heavy attention even as its plans and limits remain unclear.
Key Points:
Musk and Ramaswamy’s push for huge federal cuts could lead to service delays or loss of jobs if changes are rushed or poorly planned.
DOGE could save taxpayers money and help slow the growth of government debt if the cuts are real and well managed.
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Co-head of the Department of Government Efficiency and a central figure in the article’s discussion of budget cuts.
Co-head of the Department of Government Efficiency and a central figure in the article’s discussion of budget cuts.
President-elect whose incoming administration and plans are a major backdrop to the story.
Named executive at Elliott Management whose increasing influence inside the firm is described.
UnitedHealthcare chief executive referenced in the murder-case discussion.
Named investment firm discussed in connection with a leadership reorganization involving Gordon Singer.
Named company quoted in connection with Cruise and driver-assistance strategy changes.
Mentioned in a separate reported segment about the UnitedHealthcare CEO murder case and his background.
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Founder of Elliott Management referenced as part of the firm leadership discussion.
Named company tied to the murder case context through its CEO Brian Thompson.
Named technology company in the discussion of GPU cluster bragging and AI computing power.