DOGE arrives at Peace Corps HQ, signaling possible cuts on the horizon
DOGE, which is led by Elon Musk, arrived at U.S. Peace Corps headquarters, suggesting it could be the latest target of efforts to downsize the federal workforce.
National Debt Tracker: American taxpayers (you) are now on the hook for $36,216,495,027,787.96 as of 4/4/25
The U.S. national debt is climbing at a rapid pace, on track to double over the next three decades amid a rush of spending by President Biden and Congress.
Vice President JD Vance says Trump is 'taking this economy in a different direction'
Vice President JD Vance on Thursday gave a wide-ranging interview on "FOX & Friends," including touching on the economy and the Department of Government Efficiency's efforts.
DOGE cuts drive layoffs in March to highest level since pandemic
U.S. employers announced the third-most monthly layoffs on record in March, as Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) continued its efforts to cut the federal workforce.
Tesla stock shoots higher on report Musk could soon exit DOGE
Tesla’s stock jumped Wednesday on a report that the electric vehicle maker’s CEO, Elon Musk, may exit President Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency.
Senate awaiting word on reconciliation to push through tax-cut package
Republicans are waiting for news from the Senate's parliamentarian about whether they can use a current policy baseline for their tax-cut package and comply with reconciliation rules.
Can DOGE dent inflation? Elon Musk says yes
DOGE leader Elon Musk said the group's cost-cutting efforts can reduce federal spending and, in turn, slow inflationary price increases that are hitting household budgets.
DOGE says fraudsters targeting Social Security's call-in lines to bilk benefits
Elon Musk and Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) team members said in a Fox News interview that fraudsters try to exploit Social Security's call-in lines.
Elon Musk’s DOGE team says government systems can have Apple Store-like ‘experience’
Airbnb co-founder and Department of Government Efficiency member Joe Gebbia is looking to cut down the time it takes to handle the retirement process for federal employees.
DOGE caucus leader demands IRS crackdown as nearly 6K staff owe up to $46M in back taxes
Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, calls on the IRS to audit its employees and contractors, who collectively owe $46 million in back taxes, saying the agency must lead by example to earn the public trust.
Job applications by federal workers surge at agencies targeted by DOGE
DOGE's cost-cutting push has spurred a surge in job searches by federal workers at agencies that are under the microscope, a report by the Indeed Hiring Lab found.
Government agency reviewing billions of redundant spending, from toilet paper to software
The General Services Administration was established in 1949 by former President Harry Truman through the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act.
US government's fiscal strength deteriorating, Moody's warns
Moody's said that the U.S. government's fiscal strength is deteriorating due to widening budget deficits and a growing national debt, a trend which is expected to continue.
Senate DOGE Caucus chair wants improved tech from IRS to help those starting a business
Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, wants the IRS to improve its technology so business owners can apply for an employer identification number at any time any day of the week.
LARRY KUDLOW: Think Reagan-Trump, not Nixon-Ford on tax cuts bill
Republicans will never enact Trump's tax cuts if they revert back to the old Nixon-Ford ways
Social Security conducting 'major' records cleanup, marking 9.9M listed age 120+ as deceased
The Social Security Administration has cleared out nearly 10 million instances of Americans with ages over 120 who were wrongfully classified as living.
DOGE honing in on federal consulting contracts; wants waste identified
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is reviewing consulting firms' work with the federal government and asking companies to break down their agency contracts.
Elon Musk sounds off about Tesla drivers reportedly given low Uber ratings amid nationwide protests
Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Uber spoke out on X Saturday after a viral post showed an Uber rider planning to give a driver in a Tesla a poor rating.
DOGE says IRS modernization program is $15B over budget and 30 years overdue
A representative for the Department of Government Efficiency said Thursday that the IRS’ modernization program was significantly over budget and behind schedule.
Elon Musk says DOGE cuts necessary, but face headwinds according to Fox poll
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency has been working to cut trillions in federal spending. However, some of its cuts have faced fierce pushback.