[cbovis]

> Why isn't it front-page news on HN rather than being flagged? Is it just because Musk's "DOGE" is in the title?

Essentially yes. Certain users are flagging because they don't want any discussion related to DOGE on HN. See for example https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43036254.

[oropolo]

LOL... wow! I thought the "national cyberattack" and the root override/hijacking was far more relevant than the connection with the organization which shall not be named which is nominally led by he who shall not be named.