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#elon-musk
US politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Trump will sign new executive orders while his first joint TV interview with Musk airs in prime time

Trump's executive orders address key social and economic issues in his second term.
Washington DC
fromCurbed
2 months ago

Dark Days in the DOGE Dorm

Elon Musk's team is converting government offices into living spaces while trying to drastically cut federal spending, leading to significant errors and controversies.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Trump Promised to Protect Social Security. Musk Didn't.

Elon Musk's criticism of Social Security may shape political dynamics and alarms GOP leaders ahead of midterms.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Trump Reveals DOGE Found Something Horrible' as He Declares Elon Musk Sticking Around As Long As Possible'

Trump values Elon Musk's contributions and hopes he remains in the administration amid discussions of potential departure.
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Elon Musk's X Becomes Weapon in Government Cost Cutting

Elon Musk uses his social media influence to challenge federal bureaucracy and advocate for government spending cuts.
Washington DC
fromFuturism
6 days ago

Elon Musk Admits He Failed to Cut $2 Trillion in Federal Fat, But Says at Least He Enjoyed His Trump Sleepovers With Ice Cream

Musk fell short in cutting federal spending, achieving only $160 billion instead of the promised $2 trillion.
US politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Trump will sign new executive orders while his first joint TV interview with Musk airs in prime time

Trump's executive orders address key social and economic issues in his second term.
Washington DC
fromCurbed
2 months ago

Dark Days in the DOGE Dorm

Elon Musk's team is converting government offices into living spaces while trying to drastically cut federal spending, leading to significant errors and controversies.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Trump Promised to Protect Social Security. Musk Didn't.

Elon Musk's criticism of Social Security may shape political dynamics and alarms GOP leaders ahead of midterms.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Trump Reveals DOGE Found Something Horrible' as He Declares Elon Musk Sticking Around As Long As Possible'

Trump values Elon Musk's contributions and hopes he remains in the administration amid discussions of potential departure.
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Elon Musk's X Becomes Weapon in Government Cost Cutting

Elon Musk uses his social media influence to challenge federal bureaucracy and advocate for government spending cuts.
Washington DC
fromFuturism
6 days ago

Elon Musk Admits He Failed to Cut $2 Trillion in Federal Fat, But Says at Least He Enjoyed His Trump Sleepovers With Ice Cream

Musk fell short in cutting federal spending, achieving only $160 billion instead of the promised $2 trillion.
more#elon-musk
#budget-cuts
US politics
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

Housing Assistance Programs on the Chopping Block Under Trump's $163B Budget Cut Proposal

Trump's 2026 budget proposes significant cuts to federal housing assistance programs, reducing reliance on federal oversight.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 week ago
SF parents

Santa Clara County grapples with $70M in federal cuts - San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara County may lay off staff to manage a $476 million budget deficit amid potential federal and state funding cuts.
US politics
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

Housing Assistance Programs on the Chopping Block Under Trump's $163B Budget Cut Proposal

Trump's 2026 budget proposes significant cuts to federal housing assistance programs, reducing reliance on federal oversight.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 week ago
SF parents

Santa Clara County grapples with $70M in federal cuts - San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara County may lay off staff to manage a $476 million budget deficit amid potential federal and state funding cuts.
more#budget-cuts
#student-loans
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Republicans plan to overhaul the federal student loan system. Here's what to know

Republicans propose major changes to the federal student loan system while aiming to cut $330 billion in federal spending.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
US politics

GOP lawmakers unveil plan to overhaul student loan system, forcing schools to foot the bill for defaulted accounts

Republican lawmakers proposed a plan to reform the federal student loan system, enforcing borrowing caps and accountability for schools.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Republicans plan to overhaul the federal student loan system. Here's what to know

Republicans propose major changes to the federal student loan system while aiming to cut $330 billion in federal spending.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
US politics

GOP lawmakers unveil plan to overhaul student loan system, forcing schools to foot the bill for defaulted accounts

Republican lawmakers proposed a plan to reform the federal student loan system, enforcing borrowing caps and accountability for schools.
more#student-loans
#government-efficiency
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Jasmine Crockett Denies There Is A Lot' Of Fraud and Abuse in Government Spending As She Puts Debt On Trump's Shoulders

Rep. Jasmine Crockett blames Trump and Republicans for national debt, denying substantial federal waste.
Cryptocurrency
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

DOGE Is Supposed to Clean Up Social Security. Will It Also Cut Benefits?

The Department of Government Efficiency aims to reduce wasteful spending without cutting essential Social Security benefits.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
US politics

How Much Does America Spend?

Federal spending discussions are abstract due to the vastness of numbers, with Trump and Musk targeting inefficiencies.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago
US news

DOGE released data about federal contract savings. It doesn't add up

DOGE's estimated savings of $55 billion from federal spending cuts is highly questionable according to NPR's analysis.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
US politics

Two DOGE caucuses have taken hold on Capitol Hill. Here's what they're hoping to accomplish.

DOGE caucuses emerged to address government efficiency and spending in response to significant national debt post-2024 elections.
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago
US politics

DOGE has failed to cut anywhere near what Musk promised

DOGE's promised federal savings fall significantly short of initial targets.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Jasmine Crockett Denies There Is A Lot' Of Fraud and Abuse in Government Spending As She Puts Debt On Trump's Shoulders

Rep. Jasmine Crockett blames Trump and Republicans for national debt, denying substantial federal waste.
Cryptocurrency
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

DOGE Is Supposed to Clean Up Social Security. Will It Also Cut Benefits?

The Department of Government Efficiency aims to reduce wasteful spending without cutting essential Social Security benefits.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
US politics

How Much Does America Spend?

Federal spending discussions are abstract due to the vastness of numbers, with Trump and Musk targeting inefficiencies.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago
US news

DOGE released data about federal contract savings. It doesn't add up

DOGE's estimated savings of $55 billion from federal spending cuts is highly questionable according to NPR's analysis.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
US politics

Two DOGE caucuses have taken hold on Capitol Hill. Here's what they're hoping to accomplish.

DOGE caucuses emerged to address government efficiency and spending in response to significant national debt post-2024 elections.
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago
US politics

DOGE has failed to cut anywhere near what Musk promised

DOGE's promised federal savings fall significantly short of initial targets.
more#government-efficiency
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Tech industry

Deloitte is the biggest loser in DOGE's consulting crackdown

Trump administration reduces federal consultancy spending, significantly impacting major firms.
Deloitte faced the most cuts, altering 127 contracts and impacting $371.8 million in taxpayer savings.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

U.S. Infrastructure Improves, but Cuts May Imperil Progress, Report Says

Increased federal spending improved U.S. infrastructure, but ongoing investment is critical to prevent stagnation.
Cryptocurrency
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

The investor who predicted the 2008 financial crisis is sounding the alarm again - this time over DOGE cuts

Market underestimate of DOGE funding cuts poses economic risks, warns investor Danny Moses.
fromThe American Conservative
1 month ago
Right-wing politics

Mr. Musk, Please Defund the Legal Services Corporation

The Legal Services Corporation represents a continued waste of taxpayer dollars, largely funding left-wing legal activism.
Historical attempts to defund the LSC highlight persistent issues of federal bureaucracy misuse.
#medicaid
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Don't buy Dems' lies: The GOP isn't trying to strip Medicaid from millions of Americans

Democratic efforts to protect Medicaid are framed by some as misinformation, claiming it threatens necessary healthcare for the needy.
fromwww.esquire.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Trump's Executive Orders for Federal Grants Pause Causes Chaos for Medicaid

The rescinded federal spending freeze creates significant uncertainty and disruption for state budgets and local services, particularly for Medicaid.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Don't buy Dems' lies: The GOP isn't trying to strip Medicaid from millions of Americans

Democratic efforts to protect Medicaid are framed by some as misinformation, claiming it threatens necessary healthcare for the needy.
fromwww.esquire.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Trump's Executive Orders for Federal Grants Pause Causes Chaos for Medicaid

The rescinded federal spending freeze creates significant uncertainty and disruption for state budgets and local services, particularly for Medicaid.
more#medicaid
#trump-administration
US news
fromFast Company
2 months ago

EPA chief Zeldin is planning on gutting the agency by 65%, Trump says

Trump plans to cut 65% of EPA's workforce, raising concerns about the agency's ability to fulfill its mission.
US news
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Judge gives Trump the go-ahead to continue putting USAID employees on leave

Judge Nichols allows Trump to resume USAID employee leave despite previous halting order, suggesting plaintiffs overstated potential harm.
fromNextgov.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Breakneck pace of executive orders and lagging, unclear guidance leave contractors guessing

The Trump administration's rapid executive orders have created confusion for government contractors seeking guidance on program statuses.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Feverish Dream': Ex-Biden Official Dismisses Trump Spox's Claim About $50 Million for Condoms in Gaza

Karoline Leavitt's claims about federal spending on condoms in Gaza sparked controversy and were repeatedly challenged by former officials as misinformation.
US news
fromFast Company
2 months ago

EPA chief Zeldin is planning on gutting the agency by 65%, Trump says

Trump plans to cut 65% of EPA's workforce, raising concerns about the agency's ability to fulfill its mission.
US news
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Judge gives Trump the go-ahead to continue putting USAID employees on leave

Judge Nichols allows Trump to resume USAID employee leave despite previous halting order, suggesting plaintiffs overstated potential harm.
fromNextgov.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Breakneck pace of executive orders and lagging, unclear guidance leave contractors guessing

The Trump administration's rapid executive orders have created confusion for government contractors seeking guidance on program statuses.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Feverish Dream': Ex-Biden Official Dismisses Trump Spox's Claim About $50 Million for Condoms in Gaza

Karoline Leavitt's claims about federal spending on condoms in Gaza sparked controversy and were repeatedly challenged by former officials as misinformation.
more#trump-administration
#government-oversight
fromNBC News
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Trump administration live updates: Tulsi Gabbard set for confirmation vote; DOGE panel holds hearing

Federal dollars tracking is hindered by broken data systems, leading to waste, fraud, and abuse.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Digital life

Opinion | Rosa DeLauro: Congress, Not Trump, Controls the Money

The article warns against efforts to undermine Congress's authority over federal spending, emphasizing the need to uphold constitutional principles.
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

What Federal Agencies Has DOGE Broken Into?

DOGE agents are scrutinizing various government agencies for fraud, ordering limited access to systems for investigation.
fromNBC News
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Trump administration live updates: Tulsi Gabbard set for confirmation vote; DOGE panel holds hearing

Federal dollars tracking is hindered by broken data systems, leading to waste, fraud, and abuse.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Digital life

Opinion | Rosa DeLauro: Congress, Not Trump, Controls the Money

The article warns against efforts to undermine Congress's authority over federal spending, emphasizing the need to uphold constitutional principles.
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

What Federal Agencies Has DOGE Broken Into?

DOGE agents are scrutinizing various government agencies for fraud, ordering limited access to systems for investigation.
more#government-oversight
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

FEMA follies prove Musk, Trump and DOGE are right to go after fed spend insanity

FEMA's COVID spending reveals significant issues in accountability and appropriate fund allocation.
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