Elon Musk identifies Social Security as a federal benefit program rife with fraud. He says they will be the first thing he targets when reducing government spending. A billionaire entrepreneur who advises Donald Trump suggested reducing waste from $500 billion to $700 billion. Musk said in an interview on television that "the majority of federal expenditures are … [Read more...] about Elon Musk Targets Social Security, Entitlement Spending Over Fraud Concerns
Government Spending
GOP Spending Plan Could Slash $1B From DC Budget, Officials Warn
Washington, D.C. officials make a final plea to Congress regarding the continuing resolution that will be debated on the House floor Tuesday. D.C. mayor Muriel Bowser and other city officials protested outside the Capitol Building on Monday. Mayor Bowser addressed the press during Monday's news conference. "Unfortunately, we find ourselves in a potentially disastrous and … [Read more...] about GOP Spending Plan Could Slash $1B From DC Budget, Officials Warn
Feds Cancel 200,000 Government Credit Cards in Major Crackdown
After an audit revealed that the cards were not used or needed, DOGE announced it had deactivated over 200,000 credit card numbers linked to federal agencies. This announcement is made as Elon Musk's agency, which leads the federal government in tackling waste and fraud, continues its efforts. Weekly Credit Card Update: "DOGE has posted on its X-Account that it is … [Read more...] about Feds Cancel 200,000 Government Credit Cards in Major Crackdown
Judge Rules Trump Administration Must Release Withheld USAID Funds
The federal court on Monday ordered that the Trump Administration pay contractors the remaining foreign aid due for work completed. In a recent ruling, the judge noted the likely violation of the doctrine of separation of powers by the Trump Administration by "illegally impounding" almost $2 billion of funds appropriated to it by Congress. In his ruling, U.S. district court … [Read more...] about Judge Rules Trump Administration Must Release Withheld USAID Funds
Pandemic Fraud? DOGE Says Kids Received $312M in Federal COVID Loans
The Department of Government Efficiency announced another wave of terminations of contracts late on Saturday. They also noted that thousands of loans totaling more than $300,000,000 were given to children. These announcements are made as DOGE, which is led by Elon Musk, continues its efforts to eliminate waste and fraud in the federal government. DOGE said it identified … [Read more...] about Pandemic Fraud? DOGE Says Kids Received $312M in Federal COVID Loans
