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One-third of the contracts DOGE killed saved no money: ‘Like confiscating used ammunition’
Politics

One-third of the contracts DOGE killed saved no money: ‘Like confiscating used ammunition’

By Alena Botros and Irina Ivanova
February 25, 2025
DOGE has canceled over 1,100 federal contracts but nearly 40% of them aren’t expected to save the government any money
Politics

DOGE has canceled over 1,100 federal contracts but nearly 40% of them aren’t expected to save the government any money

By Ryan J. Foley and The Associated Press
February 25, 2025
Alex Karp puts out his left hand as he talks at the Economic Club of New York.
Finance

Palantir trades at 500 times earnings. CEO Alex Karp’s vision of a government ruled by tech could justify the price

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February 25, 2025
Musk says all federal workers must explain their work weeks or lose jobs
Politics

Musk says all federal workers must explain their work weeks or lose jobs

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February 22, 2025
Trump pushes Musk to be ‘more aggressive’ in federal cuts
Politics

Trump pushes Musk to be ‘more aggressive’ in federal cuts

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February 22, 2025
A protestor holds a banner during a demonstration against the policies of US President Donald Trump and Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) near Musk's SpaceX headquarters in Washington, DC, on February 19
Politics

Trump backs Musk proposal to return billions of dollars in DOGE savings to taxpayers because ‘the numbers are incredible’

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February 20, 2025
Donald Trump and Elon Musk
Finance

DOGE says it’s saved $55 billion, itemized data show far less

By Andre Tartar and Bloomberg
February 19, 2025
Steve Bannon, US hospitals join GOP rebellion over Medicaid cuts
Politics

Steve Bannon, US hospitals join GOP rebellion over Medicaid cuts

By Billy House and Bloomberg
February 16, 2025
Elon Musk wants the U.S. Treasury to be on a blockchain. That’s a terrible idea—take it from a big proponent of the technology
Commentary

Elon Musk wants the U.S. Treasury to be on a blockchain. That’s a terrible idea—take it from a big proponent of the technology

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February 14, 2025
Elon Musk stands in the Oval Office and looks over at Donald Trump, who is sitting behind his desk.
Politics

DOGE—tasked with trimming federal spending—has more than doubled its budget already, disclosures show

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February 12, 2025
Appeals court hands Trump administration another loss, ruling it can’t reinstate freeze on billions in federal grants
Politics

Appeals court hands Trump administration another loss, ruling it can’t reinstate freeze on billions in federal grants

By Lindsay Whitehurst and The Associated Press
February 12, 2025
White House fires USAID inspector general a day after his office warns dismantling of agency means it can no longer track $8.2bn in unspent humanitarian funds
Politics

White House fires USAID inspector general a day after his office warns dismantling of agency means it can no longer track $8.2bn in unspent humanitarian funds

By Ellen Knickmeyer and The Associated Press
February 12, 2025
Federal judge orders Trump administration to ‘immediately’ unfreeze funding after finding it disobeyed previous order
Finance

Federal judge orders Trump administration to ‘immediately’ unfreeze funding after finding it disobeyed previous order

By Lindsay Whitehurst and The Associated Press
February 11, 2025
Tired commuter sleeping on steering wheel in car
Politics

DOGE looks to shrink the federal workforce by making buildings and commutes ‘so crappy’ that employees will quit, report says

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February 9, 2025
Trump budget chief effectively shuts down Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, ordering watchdog to stop nearly all its work
Politics

Trump budget chief effectively shuts down Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, ordering watchdog to stop nearly all its work

By Christopher Rugaber and The Associated Press
February 9, 2025

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