As Musk cuts federal spending, his own firms have received billions in contracts
As Elon Musk has led an effort to slash government spending, his own companies have, over the last few years, received billions of dollars in government contracts.
DOGE aims to cut $2 trillion in federal spending. Where would you start?
Billionaire Elon Musk has said his Department of Government Efficiency will work to cut $2 trillion from the federal budget.
Top federal agency with history of wasteful spending could be next DOGE target
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) efforts appear ready to shift focus to the Social Security Administration, which is likely to spark criticisms from Democrats similar to those in response to DOGE's moves against the U.
Elon Musk's DOGE is overhauling the federal government, cutting spending, and drawing backlash. Here's what to know.
The Department of Government Efficiency is one of the most ambitious efforts to reform US government. It could define President Trump's second term.
Trump, joined by Musk in Oval Office, orders up big cuts in federal workforce
President Trump signed an executive order Tuesday that seeks to "significantly reduce the size of government" through Elon Musk's DOGE.
Trump orders 'large-scale' cuts in federal workforce as Elon Musk defends DOGE
Elon Musk joined Donald Trump in the Oval Office on Tuesday as the president signed an executive order to shrink the federal government. The latest order directs DOGE to drastically reduce staffing in federal agencies.
Elon Musk's DOGE has worked quickly to cut federal agencies. Here's a list of what's been targeted so far.
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency has targeted federal agencies like USAID, CFPB, and NOAA to reduce government spending.
Trump to sign order instructing DOGE to massively cut federal workforce
President Donald Trump expected to sign an executive order Tuesday instructing the Department of Government Efficiency to plan for cuts to federal workforce staffing numbers.
Trump signs executive order giving DOGE more power, Elon Musk takes questions in Oval Office
President Donald Trump signed an executive order to give DOGE more power while tech billionaire Elon Musk spoke with reporters in the Oval Office. “We post our actions to the DOGE handle on X and to the DOGE website,
How Elon Musk's DOGE took over the Education Department, one office at a time
President Donald Trump wants to dismantle the Department of Education. He can’t eliminate it without Congress, but Elon Musk’s DOGE can slowly starve it.
Judge finds Trump administration hasn’t fully followed his order to unfreeze federal spending
A federal judge has found the Trump administration hasn’t fully followed his order to unfreeze federal spending and has ...
The Federal Spending-Regulation Trap: Here’s An Escape Plan At Last
Congress's neglect of enumerated powers fuels the fusion of spending and regulation, enabling unchecked federal intervention ...
‘We feel at risk:’ OHSU researcher fearful of potential cuts to federal funds
Local scientists say they’re feeling anxious days after the Trump administration said it would lower spending by reducing funding to research programs.
Judge clears way for Trump’s plan to downsize federal workforce with deferred resignation program
A federal judge on Wednesday cleared the way for President Donald Trump’s plan to downsize the federal workforce with a ...
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WATCH LIVE: House DOGE subcommittee holds first hearing on federal spending
The Republican president signed an executive order to expand Musk’s influence and continue downsizing the federal workforce.
Nebraska Auditor Mike Foley backs Trump’s push to cut federal spending
Waste, fraud and abuse in government is real, and it needs to be exposed, according to Nebraska State Auditor Mike Foley.
WATCH: Pritzker ‘proud’ to join lawsuit against Trump over federal spending freezes
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is among the Democrats taking the lead in criticizing President Donald Trump’s efforts to find ...
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What is DOGE? Here's what to know about Elon Musk's latest cost-cutting efforts.
The White House's Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, was created by President Trump on Jan. 20 with a mission to slash federal spending. Since then, the task force led by billionaire ...
House GOP releases budget calling for trillions in cuts to taxes and spending
The blueprint conflicts with a Senate budget resolution, which doesn't address taxes or the debt ceiling. It also includes ...