NOTE: DOGE's purpose, as noted at wikipedia: To carry out President Trump's agenda of federal spending cuts and deregulation, and, according to the order that established it, to "modernize federal technology and software to maximize governmental efficiency and productivity."

The president has set a deadline for DOGE’s work to conclude by July 4, 2026, coinciding with the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

1. What are Gavin Kliger's credentials?

2. How did White House spokesman Harrison Fields explain Kliger's need to access the IRS database?

3. One area DOGE's will focus on in its IRS review will have to do with foreign fraud rings. What did White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller say about this?

4. How many Democrat-led states are attempting to block DOGE staffers from accessing federal databases? - How did the judge rule on their request?

5. What two other areas of fraud will DOGE focus on in its review of the IRS?

6. The National Association of Federal Veterinarians website notes: No one knows what impact DOGE will have on the government. Over the past 50 years, attempts to create a more efficient government and eliminate unnecessary or wasteful spending have resulted in some changes but often quietly ended without a lasting effect on government operations.
Do you think the Trump administration will have a positive lasting effect on streamlining government operations and eliminating waste and fraud? Explain your answer.

7. a) Do you agree with the recent Politico article headline "Possible DOGE access to private taxpayer data sparks outcry"? Explain your answer.
b) Do you think this 25 year old software engineer will do anything nefarious? (Would a 50 year old software engineer be more trustworthy?) Explain your answer.

8. Discuss your answers to #6 and #7 with a parent.