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Warren sends Musk 30 ideas for DOGE to cut government spending

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) sent tech billionaire Elon Musk 30 ideas on how the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) could reduce government spending. Ta. In a Thursday letter to Musk, a close Trump ally and chairman of the committee, Warren called for allowing Medicare to negotiate lower drug prices, renegotiating contracts with the […]

3 creative tactics for DOGE to end wasteful government spending

The majority of Americans believe Government is inefficient, profligate, and “overreaching.” Every year, taxpayers pay for programs that haven't even been evaluated for decades. The newly established House and Senate DOGE caucuses represent a new opportunity to challenge the status quo. But for these efficiency warriors to succeed, they must face the same challenge that […]

The government power struggle at the heart of the TikTok ban 

TikTok whirlwind weekend The platform temporarily cut off service to U.S. users, then announced on Sunday that it would restore access following assurances from President Donald Trump. in Post to XTikTok said, “To bring TikTok to more than 170 million Americans and allow more than 7 million small businesses to thrive, we are providing the […]

We Should ‘Encourage’ Government Agencies to Defy Trump DEI Order

On Wednesday's broadcast of MSNBC's “The Andrea Mitchell Report,” Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) challenged government agencies to increase diversity, equity and “We need to continue to encourage” greater DEI efforts, he said. President Donald Trump opposes this. Moderator Andrea Mitchell said, “I want to ask you about the DEI decision, which seems to […]

Elon Musk’s DOGE could pinch the US penny in government efficiency bid

Two cents doesn't equal a penny. President Trump's new Department of Government Efficiency has a bright new goal: a mission to cut costs. Currently, the U.S. penny costs more than 3 cents to manufacture. of X official account That's because DOGE, the reform arm led by billionaire Elon Musk, shared facts about U.S. penny production. […]

Trump Ends LBJ’s Affirmative Action Mandate for Government Contractors

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday revoking President Lyndon B. Johnson's Executive Order 11246, which required government contractors to implement affirmative action. The White House's order would more broadly end diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) “discrimination in federal employees and federal contracts and spending.” noticed. Federal employment practices will now be merit-based, with […]

UK borrowing jumps unexpectedly, adding to pressure on Rachel Reeves | Government borrowing

The UK government's borrowing unexpectedly surged to £17.8bn last month, increasing pressure on Rachel Reeves to plan budget cuts ahead of the summer spending review. The Treasury's independent economic forecaster said the rise was mainly due to local authorities borrowing an extra £4.1bn, in contrast to central government departments sticking to their borrowing limits. The […]