DOGE, Trump and Elon Musk
Digest more
DOGE reports federal non-defense obligations decreased by 22.4% compared to 2024, while multiple agencies including HHS, IRS and FDA start rehiring workers cut during efficiency measures.
The House of Representatives narrowly passed a rescissions package Thursday, a centerpiece of President Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency initiative, that would strip $9.4 billion in approved federal funding,
1hon MSN
On Capitol Hill, it’s common for lawmakers to approve funding measures, but it’s more unusual to see members un-approve funding through rescissions packages.
The Tesla CEO practically lived in a guest house at Trump's Florida estate before the inauguration, but in recent months, their visits to Mar-a-Lago grew less frequentNEED TO KNOWMar-a-Lago insiders speak with PEOPLE about President Donald Trump's relationship with Elon Musk,
Steve Bannon called out the Department of Government Efficiency's efforts to reduce waste, fraud and abuse, saying that the White House task force that was helmed by Elon Musk "delivered zero." Newsweek has reached out to Bannon for comment via text message on Wednesday.
GOP lawmakers introduced a DOGE package in Senate negotiations that would claw back funds from politician "welfare," unused federal buildings and improperly distributed taxpayer money.
President Donald Trump and Elong Musk clash over housing cuts, sparking fears for affordable housing and GOP’s midterm chances.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is urging President Trump to "reverse course" on the Department of Government Efficiency's efforts to cut government spending and agencies.
Ben Hedges on MSN2d
Trump CONFIRMS Doge Stimulus ChecksA new proposal dubbed the “Doge Dividend” could bring back stimulus checks—this time funded by government cost savings uncovered by AI. Backed by Elon Musk and under consideration by Donald Trump, the plan suggests giving 20% of identified savings to Americans in the form of direct payments.