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Tech billionaire Elon Musk, tasked by U.S. President Donald Trump with cutting the federal government, said he anticipates saving $150 billion for fiscal year 2026 from a "reduction of waste and fraud...
MSNBC |
After attacking Donald Trump’s trade adviser, Elon Musk was silent when Trump paused some tariffs.
U.S. News & World Report |
Elon Musk's government cost-cutting campaign at the U.S. Federal Trade Commission raises concern about exposure of confidential corporate data, say two Democratic commissioners at the agency who were ...

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Musk says he expects to save $150 billion from government 'waste and fraud'
Tech billionaire Elon Musk, tasked by U.S. President Donald Trump with cutting the federal government, said he anticipates saving $150 billion for fiscal year 2026 from a "reduction of waste and fraud.
Musk says DOGE set to top $150B in fraud savings in FY 2026
Elon Musk told President Donald Trump on Thursday that DOGE expects to save the U.S. government more than $150 billion in waste and fraud in FY 2026.
Elon Musk says DOGE will save the government $150 billion – far below earlier claims
Elon Musk on Thursday said his work as chief cost-cutter for DOGE would yield $150 billion in savings, a significant reduction from earlier estimates.
Lawrence: Trump backs down on tariffs after a day of fearing Elon Musk might call him a 'moron'
After attacking Donald Trump’s trade adviser, Elon Musk was silent when Trump paused some tariffs. MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell asks, “When did Elon Musk know that his stock price was going to start climbing back up because Donald Trump was going to announce that he was backing down?
Elon Musk’s DOGE ‘auditors’ finally getting audited by federal Government Accountability Office: report
Tech billionaire Elon Musk’s controversial DOGE is being audited by the Government Accountability Office (GAO), according to a new report. The GAO — a non-partisan, independent agency that works for Congress — has been investigating Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency since last month,
There’s One Thing Elon Musk Might Be Right About
Elon Musk is not always wrong. Musk’s prediction back in February that “some of the things that I say will be incorrect” was certainly right, if understated. And on Tuesday, the billionaire, like a broken clock,
Fired US Federal Trade Commissioners Concerned About DOGE Data Access
The risk extends beyond merger files: if DOGE reviews contracts with expert witnesses, it could come across nonpublic information about ongoing investigations, they said. That con
Trump praises Elon Musk but says he doesn't need him: 'I happen to like him'
"He's done a fantastic job but he hasn't been treated properly," Trump said of Musk.
Elon Musk: People Getting Unemployment Benenfits Who Haven't Been Born Yet, That's Just Crazy
Elon Musk delivered an update on government fraud and waste to President Donald Trump at a cabinet meeting on Thursday. ELON MUSK, DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY: Well, thanks to your fantastic leadership,
Meta whistleblower: Facebook worked with Chinese government to censor posts
Meta whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams testified Wednesday afternoon before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism.
Why the war on government efficiency is anything but efficient
When Donald Trump announced that he was creating the Department of Government Efficiency, I welcomed the initiative. Streamlining the federal government by having outsiders take a look was an excellent idea.
Trump Wants to Merge Government Data. Here Are 314 Things It Might Know About You.
Elon Musk’s team is leading an effort to link government databases, to the alarm of privacy and security experts.
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Michael Lewis highlights crucial work of public servants in ‘Who is Government?’
The role of the federal government has been at the center of a national debate over the last few months. But who really is our government and what is it made of? Judy Woodruff set out for answers in her ongoing series,
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Tim Walz calls for 'shadow government' to counter Trump admin; son dunks on former veep nominee
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Friday called for a "shadow government" to counter what he said were the Trump administration's lies to Americans.
Government rules out 'buy British' media campaign
Ministers say telling people what to buy is not the answer to Trump's tariffs but they will back UK manufacturers.
Judge likely to begin contempt proceedings against government over deportation flights
A federal judge said he's likely to begin contempt proceedings against government for failing to answer questions about deportation flights under the Alien Enemies Act.
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Harvard Kennedy School’s Shorenstein Center launches “Unlocked” series to demystify government for journalists and the public
The Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy at Harvard Kennedy School announces the launch of “Unlocked,” a new explanatory content series designed to make the inner workings of government more accessible to journalists,
Labour MP criticises local government shake-up plan
One of Nottinghamshire's Labour MPs has openly criticised the government's drive to overhaul local councils. Ministers want to scrap district, borough and county councils and create new, larger "unitary" authorities, arguing that the current system is overly complicated.
Germany Is Falling Apart (Literally). Here’s How the New Government Might Fix It.
Friedrich Merz, the incoming chancellor, persuaded lawmakers to let him spend more. Infrastructure will be the first order of business.
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