February 10, 2025 'DOGE boys': Dems fume over spending cut spree at rally outside Trump's next potential target Democratic lawmakers gathered outside the Social Security Administration headquarters to protest DOGE's potential probe of spending within the department.
February 9, 2025 Trump says he has instructed US Treasury to stop minting new pennies: 'This is so wasteful!' President Trump announced on Sunday night that he plans to eliminate the manufacturing of pennies, which cost more than they are actually worth.
February 9, 2025 Energy experts blast failed billion-dollar DOE project as 'financial boondoggle,' 'disaster' Energy experts are sounding the alarm over a failed green energy "boondoggle" after the Ivanpah Solar Power Facility signals its road to closure.
February 8, 2025 Trump’s cuts to foreign aid could benefit US position in Iran negotiations, expert says President Donald Trump's decision to freeze foreign aid could have come at a perfect time for negotiations with Iran, where state media had been applauding the move.
February 7, 2025 Top federal agency with history of wasteful spending could be next DOGE target Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) efforts appear ready to shift focus to the Social Security Administration, which is likely to spark criticisms from Democrats similar to those in response to DOGE's moves against the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).
February 7, 2025 'Stunning and brave': Dem senator mocked after hyping all-nighter stunt in protest of Trump nominee Dem. Sen. Chris Murphy was ripped on social media over a post where he described his efforts to stay up all night in the Senate pushing back against Elon Musk's DOGE efforts.
February 7, 2025 'Disturbing': Whistleblower fumes at Biden-era agency promoting DEI program as department's 'mission' The now archived website for USAID, a department on the chopping block thanks to Elon Musk's DOGE efforts, has a webpage dedicated to promoting DEI across the world.
February 6, 2025 Senate DOGE Republican pushes bill to bring government computer systems 'out of the stone age' DOGE caucus chair Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, is pushing for the upper chamber to approve the SOMOSA Act to bring government computer systems up to date.
February 6, 2025 US ally accuses Biden admin of using USAID as a 'tool to interfere with domestic issues' The Trump administration has made USAID a prime target for spending cuts under Elon Musk's DOGE — and America’s allies and enemies alike are taking notice.
February 6, 2025 'Power grab': Jeffries unveils data protection bill amid DOGE crackdown House Democrats unveiled legislation on Thursday that seeks to secure the personal data of Americans amid the Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) search for wasteful spending.