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Budget experts have expressed skepticism that cuts of that magnitude can be made without tapping into programs such as Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security, in addition to defense spending.
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Rep. Greg Casar (D-TX) joins Alex Witt to give his thoughts on DOGE, what voters are saying at town halls, Sesame Street and more.
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Unauthorized immigrants pay more into Social Security and Medicare than they receive in federal benefits.
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Musk says DOGE’s $1 trillion in spending cuts won’t harm federal services
Elon Musk said Thursday that the U.S. DOGE Service he is overseeing aims to cut $1 trillion in federal spending per year - an amount he said won’t harm services even though it represents about half of what the government spends outside of Social Security, health care and interest on the debt.
Elon Musk says DOGE’s trillion-dollar target ‘quite achievable’ without services cut
DOGE leader Elon Musk said Thursday that slashing a trillion in federal spending is “quite achievable” without impacting the core services provided to Americans.
How states are responding to DOGE cuts to federal spending
The responses of states to slashes in federal funding fueled by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency showcase the array of feelings lawmakers have toward the initiative. For the most part,
DOGE cuts are an ‘unholy alliance between corporate greed and corrupt government’: Rep. Casar
Across the world today, people are taking to the streets to protest Tesla dealerships and Elon Musk's involvement in significant cuts to the federal government. Rep. Greg Casar (D-TX) joins Alex Witt to give his thoughts on DOGE,
Musk claims otherwise, but the Trump administration’s spending is on track to surpass Biden’s
Our goal is to reduce the deficit by a trillion dollars,” Musk told Fox News Thursday evening — adding that he hoped to reduce overall federal spending by 15% solely through “eliminating waste and fraud,
Elon Musk Has Brought 'The R-Word' Back — And It's Part Of A Disturbing New Trend
"When we allow this slur to make a comeback, we’re not just permitting offensive speech — we're potentially undermining the foundation of respect upon which disability rights depend," said disability advocate Katy Neas.
Assessing Elon Musk’s Misleading Claims About Fraud in Government Spending
The world’s richest man made inaccurate claims about entitlement fraud, how a government payment system works and government survey costs.
That Elon Musk event on Fox News revealed MAGA’s snafu fears
If Elon Musk’s interview on Thursday night with Fox News’s Bret Baier is any guide, the answer is: plenty. The first sign of trouble was that the interview even took place. You’d think Musk and seven other senior members of the “Department of Government Efficiency,
Duffy says no ‘beef’ with Musk and DOGE despite ‘bumpy’ start
The Transportation Secretary said that, over the past three weeks, DOGE has "gotten into a way, way better rhythm" in terms of working with other departments.
Ron Johnson urges Congress to ‘codify’ DOGE spending cuts to attain Trump agenda
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) warned of friction between the Senate and the House of Representatives over enacting President Donald Trump’s agenda, specifically if there is no commitment to return to a “pre-pandemic level” of spending.
DOGE Cuts Update: 121 Contracts Worth $350M Eliminated in Days
In a post on X, formerly Twitter, DOGE claimed that canceling the contracts has saved the federal government $156 million.
DOGE allegedly froze spending on care, feeding of TSA bomb-sniffing dogs. Here's what we know
Around 1,000 TSA canine teams trained in detecting explosives are deployed at transit hubs around the United States.
Musk and DOGE invited for CIA visit to ‘discuss government efficiency’: report
CIA Director John Ratcliffe personally invited the world’s richest man — who heads up the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE — to “meet with him at the agency to discuss government efficiency,” according to The Hill.
What is DOGE dividend check? Who qualifies for $5,000 stimulus check? DOGE team interview
Who would qualify for the $5000 DOGE stimulus check? Elon Musk and DOGE team speak out and defend DOGE cuts in interview
The DOGE Playbook Targeting Federal Agencies
The cost-cutting strategy of the group, led by billionaire Elon Musk, has played out at more than 30 agencies so far.
How Much DOGE Has Saved Taxpayers as Trump Marks Two Months Into Presidency
The Department of Government Efficiency has saved taxpayers over $100 billion in its first two months, according to DOGE's website. DOGE, headed by billionaire Elon Musk, has recommended mass layoffs at several federal agencies, including the Internal Revenue Service and the Department of Education.
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DOGE unmasks maddening waste, but may struggle to find permanent spending cuts without Congress
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is delivering powerful anecdotes of wasteful government spending, inefficiencies, and fraud, but will continue to struggle to achieve permanent reductions without an act of Congress.
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Data privacy experts call DOGE actions ‘alarming’
While the role and actions of the Elon Musk-headed Department of Government Efficiency remain somewhat murky, data privacy experts have been tracking the group’s moves and documenting potential violations of federal privacy protections.
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