A prominent figure in the Republican Party, Governor Ron DeSantis, has expressed his disappointment in his party's perceived 'betrayal' of its voters on the issue of reducing government wastage," reports indicate. The Governor voiced these concerns in the context of the Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) attempts to curb waste, fraud, and abuse in government … [Read more...] about DeSantis Slams GOP for ‘Betrayal’ of Musk, DOGE Enthusiasts
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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
Court Extends Ban on Musk’s DOGE Access to Sensitive Social Security Records
On Thursday, a federal judge issued a preliminary order that extended a ban to billionaire Elon Musk’s aides on accessing the private data of millions of Americans stored in the computer systems at the Social Security Administration. The U.S. District Court Judge Ellen Hollander of Maryland ruled that Musk's Department of Government Efficiency failed to demonstrate the need … [Read more...] about Court Extends Ban on Musk’s DOGE Access to Sensitive Social Security Records
Social Security Will Use X for Official Updates
Social Security Administration announced that it will be using the social media platform X for future announcements. Linda Kerr Davis, SSA Midwest/West regional commissioner, told Federal News Network that the agency would use X, formerly Twitter, to communicate with the media and the public. "This will be our communication tool." Elon Musk is the tech billionaire who … [Read more...] about Social Security Will Use X for Official Updates
Federal Spending Rises by $154B Despite DOGE’s Cost-Cutting Efforts
According to an analysis of Treasury Department daily financial statements, federal spending has increased by $154 billion since the inauguration of President Donald Trump, despite his Department of Government Efficiency. The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday that after reviewing the Treasury statements, DOGE, under the leadership and guidance of Elon Musk, a tech … [Read more...] about Federal Spending Rises by $154B Despite DOGE’s Cost-Cutting Efforts