VA-based DOGE associate dismissed after revealing work details

Sahil Lavingia, a former associate of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and CEO of Gumroad, was dismissed after discussing his work at the VA and DOGE in a blog post and an interview. He highlighted limited progress in improving VA services and criticized DOGE's culture and effectiveness, noting that his efforts to implement AI and streamline processes were limited and that DOGE lacked real authority. His departure underscores ongoing challenges in government tech modernization efforts.