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February 14, 2025

WATCH: Dem lawmakers answer USAID funding questions after bombshell report

Fox News Digital asked Democrat lawmakers their thoughts about controversial USAID funding, such as money ending up in the hands of terrorist-aligned groups.

February 13, 2025

Trump team digs in, finds millions of wasted dollars at EPA, HUD with DOGE help

EPA administrator Lee Zeldin said his team canceled a $50 million Biden-era environmental justice grant to a group that believes "climate justice travels through a Free Palestine."

February 13, 2025

MI cities, schools that don't comply with immigration laws can't get 'pork,' as lawmakers go around Whitmer

Republicans in Michigan passed a rule change resolution regarding pork projects being prohibited from going to sanctuary cities in a move that skips the governor's office.

February 13, 2025

House Dem fumes over Musk's DOGE crackdown during fiery interview: 'I'm pissed'

Dem. Rep. Jim McGovern railed against Elon Musk and the Trump administration's DOGE efforts after a rally protesting cuts to key areas, including the Department of Education.

February 13, 2025

Dems spar over DOGE cuts with Trump education nominee Linda McMahon

President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Department of Education got into a spat with Democrats over Elon Musk's DOGE sweeps to dramatically cut federal spending.

February 13, 2025

DOGE boasts dozens of contract cancellations on Wednesday, totaling over $150M in savings

DOGE canceled at least 58 government contracts across various federal agencies on Wednesday, totaling more than $150 million in savings for the American taxpayer.

February 12, 2025

Trump blasts Department of Education as ‘con job,’ says he wants it closed 'immediately'

President Trump called the Department of Education a "con job" and called for it to close immediately after learning the U.S. ranks 40th in education and first in cost per pupil.

February 12, 2025

'Makes sense': GOP, Dems unite behind Trump's plan to fire the penny

Democratic and Republican lawmakers spoke with Fox News Digital on Capitol Hill about whether they agree with President Donald Trump's elimination of the penny.

February 12, 2025

DOGE slashes millions more in 'nonsense' contracts across several federal agencies

The Trump administration's DOGE effort has canceled several million dollars in contracts across various agencies, all aimed at slashing government waste.

February 12, 2025

'Categorically untrue': Key government agency pushes back against media narratives of DOGE chaos

The General Services Administration is pushing back on media reporting that the agency is being bullied by DOGE, surveilling employees and planning massive layoffs.