30 h. ago Russell Vought, Trump’s Budget Chief, Wants to Cut ‘Woke’ Spending

Russell T. Vought, leader of the Office of Management and Budget, aims to marry extreme austerity with his Christian values.

Politics

56 h. ago G.O.P.’s Push to Cut Federal Spending Places New York Budget in Limbo

State leaders no longer expect to get the $91 billion in federal aid they originally anticipated, but exactly how much they will get remains unknown as they try to pass a budget.

Politics

3 d. ago U.K. Boosts Military Spending and Cuts Welfare in ‘Uncertain World’

The changes come as President Trump’s tariff threats have disrupted global trade and added pressure to the British government’s already strained budget.

Economics

4 d. ago Washington Democrats divided on budget: How House and Senate plans differ on taxes, cuts, spending

Washington Democrats divided on budget: How House and Senate plans differ on taxes, cuts, spending  MyNorthwest

Politics

6 d. ago Bill Maher calls out Elon Musk, DOGE for not taking 'chainsaw' to defense spending

HBO's Bill Maher slammed Elon Musk and DOGE for not targeting US defense spending in their effort to cut government waste, calling the Pentagon's budget "the biggest bloat of all."

Economics

8 d. ago Utah Rep. Maloy offers tepid criticism of some White House spending cuts at town hall

Republican U.S. Rep. Celeste Maloy says the country risks drifting toward authoritarianism if the executive branch isn't brought under control

Events

8 d. ago ‘All this is in crisis’: US universities curtail staff, spending as Trump cuts take hold

‘All this is in crisis’: US universities curtail staff, spending as Trump cuts take hold  Nature.com

Politics

9 d. ago Ferrets, water testing and future scientists at risk due to DOGE spending cuts

Interior Department employees say they have been scrambling to keep the lights on and do their jobs as budget cuts driven by the Department of Government efficiency team start to bite.

Science

2 w. ago 'Sounds Like DOGE': Obama Appointed Biden to Lead Campaign to Cut Government Waste in 2011

A 2011 video of then-President Barack Obama decrying government waste and appointing then-Vice President Joe Biden to lead his "Campaign to Cut Spending" has resurfaced online, prompting Elon Musk to say it "sounds exactly like" the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The post ‘Sounds Like DOGE’: Obama Appointed Biden to Lead Campaign to Cut Government Waste in 2011 appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

2 w. ago Exclusive — Secretary Bessent on ‘Reprivatization’ of Economy: ‘We Are Laser

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Breitbart News exclusively that President Donald Trump’s administration is "laser-focused" on cutting the deficit and getting spending "under control," part of his larger vision of "reprivatization" of the U.S. economy so economic growth is no longer dependent on government spending but instead on private sector growth. The post Exclusive — Secretary Bessent on ‘Reprivatization’ of Economy: ‘We Are Laser-Focused on Getting this Deficit Under Control’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

2 w. ago SCOOP: Trump crafts plan to cut spending without Congress after shutdown is averted

President Trump and his allies are already crafting a plan to make good on their promise to cut federal spending this year, and plan to fast-track it.

Politics

2 w. ago 'UN80 Initiative' appears to show world body's panic over possible DOGE

UN critics believe a recent initiative launched by Secretary-General Guterres is actually a response to possible spending cuts by the U.S. as DOGE looks to root out waste.

Politics

2 w. ago House spending bill would lead to $1B in D.C. cuts. Here’s what that means.

House spending bill would lead to $1B in D.C. cuts. Here’s what that means.  The Washington Post

Economics

2 w. ago DC braces for $1 billion budget cut after House ignores spending bill plea

DC braces for $1 billion budget cut after House ignores spending bill plea  NBC Washington

Economics

2 w. ago Delta, Southwest, American Airlines Cut Forecasts, an Early Alarm About Consumer Spending

The revised projections suggest that flagging economic confidence has started to hurt travel, which can be an indicator for other industries.

Politics

2 w. ago What Does a Shutdown Have to Do With the Budget or Elon Musk? Here’s a Guide.

A short-term spending bill, a 10-year budget plan and Musk’s cost-cutting team are all progressing at once.

Events

2 w. ago GOP spending bill would force DC to cut $1B from city government, officials say

D.C. officials are objecting to a continuing resolution backed by President Donald Trump, saying the current draft, if passed, could have "devastating" impacts on the nation's capital.

Economics

2 w. ago LIZ PEEK: Democrats are squealing over latest Trump plan to cut wasteful spending for one reason

Thanks to the work of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), Americans are getting a quick education on the "soft" corruption corroding our government.

Politics

2 w. ago GOP spending bill would lead to $1 billion in D.C. cuts, city officials say

GOP spending bill would lead to $1 billion in D.C. cuts, city officials say  The Washington Post

Economics

2 w. ago Tesla vehicles, charging stations targeted as protesters denounce DOGE, Elon Musk

Vandalism to Tesla vehicles and dealerships has been reported to police in various states as the Department of Government Efficiency continues on its mission to cut wasteful spending.

Events