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USAID staffers stunned, angered by Trump admin's DOGE shutdown of $40B agency

February 5, 2025

USAID staffers stunned, angered by Trump admin's DOGE shutdown of $40B agency

Staffers at the U.S. Agency for International Development were stunned and angered on Monday after President Donald Trump and cost cutter Elon Musk shut down the $40 billion agency.

White House calls Democrat criticism of DOGE 'unacceptable' and 'incredibly alarming'

February 5, 2025

White House calls Democrat criticism of DOGE 'unacceptable' and 'incredibly alarming'

The White House says Democrats "don't even know what they're talking about" when it comes to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

USAID has 'demonstrated pattern of obstructionism,' claims top DOGE Republican in letter to Rubio

February 5, 2025

USAID has 'demonstrated pattern of obstructionism,' claims top DOGE Republican in letter to Rubio

Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, wrote to Secretary of State Marco Rubio about how USAID has stonewalled her oversight efforts for years as she seeks to bring accountability to the foreign aid agency.

DOGE targets Medicare agency, looking for fraud

February 5, 2025

DOGE targets Medicare agency, looking for fraud

Elon Musk's DOGE is targeting Medicare and Medicaid for potential fraud as part of his campaign to trim down the federal government.

White House announces DOGE is canceling payments to Politico

February 5, 2025

White House announces DOGE is canceling payments to Politico

Karoline Leavitt confirmed on Wednesday that Politico has been receiving funds from the U.S. government that will dry up as DOGE cracks down on spending.

'Losing their minds': Dem lawmakers face backlash for invoking 'unhinged' violent rhetoric against Musk

February 5, 2025

'Losing their minds': Dem lawmakers face backlash for invoking 'unhinged' violent rhetoric against Musk

Democratic lawmakers were ripped by conservatives over an anti-DOGE rally held outside the Treasury Department on Tuesday night, where Elon Musk was called a "Nazi."

'Squad' Dem Ayanna Pressley trashes Elon Musk, calling him a 'Nazi nepo baby'

February 5, 2025

'Squad' Dem Ayanna Pressley trashes Elon Musk, calling him a 'Nazi nepo baby'

Rep. Ayanna Pressley trashed business tycoon Elon Musk, calling him a "Nazi nepo baby," and a "godless, lawless billionaire."

USAID employee says staffers hid pride flags, 'incriminating' books when DOGE arrived

February 5, 2025

USAID employee says staffers hid pride flags, 'incriminating' books when DOGE arrived

ABC News spoke to a USAID worker who described what happened inside the office when Elon Musk's DOGE came to take over and dismantle the organization.

Democratic lawmakers slam Elon Musk's access to Treasury Department: 'We are at war'

February 4, 2025

Democratic lawmakers slam Elon Musk's access to Treasury Department: 'We are at war'

Democratic lawmakers are speaking out against Elon Musk having access to the Treasury Department over fears of misappropriating taxpayers funds.

Meet the young team of software engineers slashing government waste at DOGE: report

February 4, 2025

Meet the young team of software engineers slashing government waste at DOGE: report

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has reportedly put together a team of young software engineers to help with his efforts at DOGE to promote spending cuts.