# Michael Lewis book on DOGE and federal workforce > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/michael-lewis-book-on-doge-and-federal-workforce > Updated: 2026-10-29T11:28:09.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. Journalist Michael Lewis released the book ‘Blockers: Rebels in the Deep State’, which examines the impact of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) on the United States federal workforce. The narrative details friction between DOGE representatives, led by Elon Musk, and civil servants who resisted efforts to access sensitive data or disrupt agency operations. Lewis describes the DOGE team as being composed of inexperienced individuals who often lacked an understanding of government branches. The book provides accounts of specific incidents, such as an IRS official protecting taxpayer confidentiality and the head of security at the United States Institute of Peace resisting actions Lewis notes were outside DOGE’s legal authority. The text portrays targeted employees as essential figures maintaining societal functions, noting that some faced termination for refusing to engage in illegal activities or for becoming targets of political vendettas. While the book describes the dismantling of many institutions, it also includes the account of a DOGE official who was dismissed after advocating for the value of government employees. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-29: Michael Lewis book explores DOGE impact on federal workforce Michael Lewis’s book “Blockers” details the targeting of federal workers by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) during the second Trump Administration. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/michael-lewis-book-explores-doge-impact-on-federal-workforce ### 2026-10-03: Michael Lewis book details friction between DOGE and federal workers Michael Lewis’s new book, ‘Blockers: Rebels in the Deep State’, details the friction between federal civil servants and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) during its efforts to cut spending. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/michael-lewis-book-details-friction-between-doge-and-federal-workers --- Cite as: Michael Lewis book on DOGE and federal workforce. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/michael-lewis-book-on-doge-and-federal-workforce