Elon Musk, DOGE and federal spending

Elon Musk's DOGE Cuts Fail to Stop US Spending From Hitting Record
Overall government spending reportedly rose by $40 billion, a 7 percent increase compared to the same month last year.
Elon Musk's DOGE has worked quickly to cut federal agencies. Here's a list of what's been targeted so far.
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency has targeted federal agencies like USAID, CFPB, and NOAA to reduce government spending.
Elon Musk's DOGE claims significant cut in federal spending but data doesn't say so
The US Treasury's direct spending increased by $29 billion since the same month last year, owing mostly to a $10 billion increase in monthly debt servicing to $86 billion and a $14 billion increase in tax credits and related payments.
IRS Direct File: Musk's DOGE Could Cut the Free Tax Filing Program
With the tax deadline fast approaching, the future of the IRS Direct File program—a free tax filing service—remains uncertain as Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) reassess federal expenditures.
Top IRS lawyer pushed aside as DOGE seeks records and 20 percent staff cuts
The acting chief counsel of the IRS has been removed from his position as Elon Musk’s U.S. DOGE Service seeks access to sensitive taxpayer records, according to people familiar with the matter.
IRS Lawyer Ousted as Elon Musk’s DOGE Plans Even More Cuts
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency is shaking up the Internal Revenue Service, running into resistance from career staff as it seeks sensitive taxpayer information. The IRS’s top lawyer,
Top IRS lawyer demoted amid DOGE push to gain taxpayer data: report
The Internal Revenue Service’s top lawyer has reportedly been demoted as Elon Musk’s DOGE agency continues its push to get access to confidential taxpayer data. William Paul, the IRS’ acting chief counsel,
DOGE, Musk may get rid of free IRS Direct File; expert says program wasn't authorized by Congress
The fate of the IRS Direct File program remains unclear as Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency cleave their way through the federal bureaucracy
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GOP lawmakers brush back inquiries on DOGE access to Treasury, SSA systems
House Ways and Means Republicans shot down a pair of resolutions from Democrats seeking information on the Elon Musk-led ...
DOGE staffers at Social Security have access to Americans’ personal data as Elon Musk hunts for dead people
DOGE staffers at Social Security have access to Americans’ personal data as Elon Musk hunts for dead people - At least seven ...
DOGE, Musk may get rid of free tax filing program
The fate of the IRS Direct File program remains unclear as Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency cleave their ...
3 Reasons Elon Musk’s DOGE Could Be Good for Middle-Class Americans’ Wallets
It's only been a few weeks since President Donald Trump returned to the Oval Office for his second term and he's not wasting ...
Why Elon Musk-led DOGE has cancelled more than 200,000 federal government credit cards
Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has cancelled over 200,000 federal government credit cards in an ...
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Musk claims DOGE changes to Treasury could save $100 billion per year
Elon Musk, appearing for the third time on Joe Rogan's podcast, repeated the idea that “waste, fraud, and abuse” are running ...
Treasury's DOGE team linked with Federal Reserve staff in January, filing shows
The U.S. Treasury Department's Government Efficiency team, tied to Elon Musk, met with Federal reserve staff in January, ...
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A List Of Folks Carrying Out the Dirtiest of Elon Musk's DOGE Work
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by billionaire Elon Musk, has wreaked havoc ever since forming under ...