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From meme to movement: Is DOGE saving money?

  • The Department of Government Efficiency began operations in early 2025 aiming to reduce federal spending through workforce cuts and budget reforms.
  • DOGE's cost-saving claims followed initial projections shrinking from $2 trillion to $500 billion, with some credit for savings disputed due to misleading budget data.
  • Recent analyses warn that DOGE's cuts, including 22,000 IRS layoffs, could cost over $135 billion this fiscal year due to lost productivity and reduced revenues.
  • Musk, a special government employee limited to 130 days annually, plans to reduce his DOGE role amid over 20 lawsuits challenging mass firings and transparency, with public approval dipping below 50%.
  • While critics note DOGE's savings are small compared to losses from tax evasion, some experts see potential long-term savings by shifting focus to modernizing federal data systems to reduce waste and fraud.
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From meme to movement: Is DOGE saving money?

This is part two of a two-part series that examines DOGE's actions so far and what the future holds for the temporary agency.

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Tron Weekly Journal broke the news in on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
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