The United States Senate has approved a controversial package of budget cuts proposed by President Donald Trump. The legislation, which was passed by a narrow margin of 51 to 48, would reduce federal spending by approximately $9 billion. The majority of these cuts target foreign aid programs, particularly those addressing global health crises, conflict zones, and natural … [Read more...] about $9B DOGE Cuts Pass Senate, Sparks Fly as the Bill Returns to House
Government Spending
Tiebreaker Twist: Vance Pushes $9B DOGE Cuts Forward
The Senate has taken a crucial step today in the ongoing debate over government spending cuts. Vice President JD Vance cast the tiebreaking vote to advance a bill that would codify $9 billion in cuts to the Department of Government Efficiency, known as DOGE. In a narrowly divided Senate with 50-50 votes, Republicans lost three votes from their party. Senators Mitch McConnell … [Read more...] about Tiebreaker Twist: Vance Pushes $9B DOGE Cuts Forward
Kari Lake Slashes 1,400 Government Media Jobs in Sweeping Overhaul
Kari Lake, the top dog at the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), has reined in wasteful spending and trimmed unnecessary fat from the system. I'm talking about a whopping 1400 positions eliminated - that's an 85% reduction in personnel since March. This is all part of President Donald Trump's executive order to reduce the bloated federal workforce. Kari Lake ADMITTED as … [Read more...] about Kari Lake Slashes 1,400 Government Media Jobs in Sweeping Overhaul
After Musk Exits, DOGE Hits Maximum Hiring Mode
Despite our beloved tech genius Elon Musk leaving the swamp that is the White House, the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, is still on a hiring spree. Now, isn't that just typical of the bureaucracy? They're losing the brightest minds and still, they keep on padding their ranks! DOGE is looking for 'technologists who have previously worked for the government.' … [Read more...] about After Musk Exits, DOGE Hits Maximum Hiring Mode
Elon Musk’s DOGE Claims $1B Saved by Axing Grants, Contracts
The Department of Government Efficiency, under President Donald Trump, has revealed that it has saved nearly $1 billion by cutting federal grants and contracts. It is continuing its mission to streamline the government and eliminate waste and fraud. DOGE announced on X Thursday that federal agencies had ended 269 "wasteful" contracts with a value of $845,000,000 and savings … [Read more...] about Elon Musk’s DOGE Claims $1B Saved by Axing Grants, Contracts