According to sources familiar with the situation, the Department of Government Efficiency of Elon Musk is adding a third member of staff at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Since March, DOGE has examined agency contracts and organizational charts to identify possible restructuring and cuts. The Trump administration has largely used voluntary buyouts to shed 16% … [Read more...] about Elon Musk’s DOGE Expands Influence at SEC Amid Ongoing Restructuring
Government Spending
New Bill Proposes to Stop Making Pennies for Good
The liberals in Washington are so desperate to save a few bucks, they're now coming after your pocket change! Can you believe it? Senators Jeff Merkley and Mike Lee are pushing a bill to stop making pennies. They're calling it "common cents." They claim this will save taxpayers money. But let me break this down in a way that makes sense. The government spent $100 million … [Read more...] about New Bill Proposes to Stop Making Pennies for Good
Rubio Unveils Sweeping Shakeup of State Department Structure
Marco Rubio, the Secretary of State for Florida, said on Tuesday, "The Trump administration will reorganize the State Department in order to eliminate some offices they consider redundant and reduce programs which it believes do not align with U.S. interests." Rubio, in a press release, said that the "America First" initiative of President Donald Trump would empower the … [Read more...] about Rubio Unveils Sweeping Shakeup of State Department Structure
House Republicans Zero In on 25 Democrats Who Opposed Budget Plan
House Republicans, with the midterm elections of 2026 already on their minds, are targeting Democrats who voted against a budget framework intended to extend the tax cuts granted by President Donald Trump in 2017. The National Republican Congressional Committee launched digital ad campaigns targeting 25 House Democrats facing tough reelection campaigns. They voted against … [Read more...] about House Republicans Zero In on 25 Democrats Who Opposed Budget Plan
Unborn Individuals Fraudulently Claim $69M in Jobless Benefits, DOGE Reveals
The Department of Government Efficiency reports that people who claim unemployment insurance benefits have birth dates as far out as 15 years. DOGE posted "An Initial Survey of Unemployment Insurance Claims since 2020" on X. "- 24,5k people aged over 115 claimed $59M of benefits ". 28k children aged between 1-5 years claimed 254M dollars in benefits "- 9,7k people … [Read more...] about Unborn Individuals Fraudulently Claim $69M in Jobless Benefits, DOGE Reveals
