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February 7, 2025

'Stunning and brave': Dem senator mocked after hyping all-nighter stunt in protest of Trump nominee

Dem. Sen. Chris Murphy was ripped on social media over a post where he described his efforts to stay up all night in the Senate pushing back against Elon Musk's DOGE efforts.

February 7, 2025

'Disturbing': Whistleblower fumes at Biden-era agency promoting DEI program as department's 'mission'

The now archived website for USAID, a department on the chopping block thanks to Elon Musk's DOGE efforts, has a webpage dedicated to promoting DEI across the world.

February 6, 2025

Senate DOGE Republican pushes bill to bring government computer systems 'out of the stone age'

DOGE caucus chair Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, is pushing for the upper chamber to approve the SOMOSA Act to bring government computer systems up to date.

February 6, 2025

US ally accuses Biden admin of using USAID as a 'tool to interfere with domestic issues'

The Trump administration has made USAID a prime target for spending cuts under Elon Musk's DOGE — and America’s allies and enemies alike are taking notice.

February 6, 2025

'Power grab': Jeffries unveils data protection bill amid DOGE crackdown

House Democrats unveiled legislation on Thursday that seeks to secure the personal data of Americans amid the Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) search for wasteful spending.

February 6, 2025

'Damn right': Liz Cheney's past USAID employment faces backlash after lashing out at Elon Musk

Former GOP Rep. Liz Cheney was blasted on social media after defending her past work at USAID, which has become the most prominent agency targeted by Elon Musk's DOGE.

February 6, 2025

Former USAID official Mark Moyar says ‘corruption’ at agency ‘subverted’ Trump White House

Former USAID official Mark Moyar details his experience dealing with 'corruption' and instances of government waste on leftist ideologies during his agency tenure from 2018 to 2019.

February 5, 2025

Social media, Team Trump react to Cory Booker's 'meltdown' over Elon Musk's USAID crackdown

Social media users and President Donald Trump are slamming Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., for his opposition to cutting U.S. funding to controversial programs overseas.

February 5, 2025

USAID activists say stopping 'corporate welfare' outweighs ending funds to terror-linked groups

Fox News Digital spoke with USAID activists rallying outside the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday to talk about the agency's controversial funding.

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.