DOGE Cuts Update: Pete Hegseth Announces $5.1 Billion DOD Contract Cuts
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced that the Department of Defense (DOD) will cut $5.1 billion in “wasteful” spending. In a video on Thursday, Hegseth said he was signing a memo directing the termination of $5.1 billion in DOD contracts. The cuts include contracts worth $1.8 billion for consulting services from private firms for the […]
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DOGE Cuts Update Today: Over a Dozen Buildings Sold Off
According to Elon Musk‘s Department of Government Efficiency, the General Services Administration (GSA) has sold more than a dozen federal buildings. “Since January 20th, @USGSA has been working to right size the federal real estate portfolio, which is liable for more than $20+ billion in deferred maintenance,” DOGE wrote on X, formerly Twitter, on Monday. […]
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Social Security in ‘Death Spiral’ After DOGE Cuts
A union leader has said the Social Security is in a “death spiral” as the Trump administration continues to make cuts at the federal agency. Newsweek has contacted the Social Security Administration (SSA) for comment via email. Why It Matters Since the Trump administration took office in January, the unofficial Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) […]
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When Is Elon Musk Resigning From DOGE? What To Know
Elon Musk has indicated that he could step down as head of the Department of Government Efficiency once his term as a special government employee is finished. The Tesla CEO and top Trump adviser can spend a maximum of 130 days in his current position, and, with mounting public and political pressure on him to […]
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DOGE Update: Alaska Volcano Monitor Closure Blocked Amid Eruption Threat
The planned lease termination of the Alaska Volcano Observatory in Anchorage has reportedly been reversed amid threats of a volcanic eruption. The observatory had appeared on lists of federal building leases set to be terminated by Elon Musk‘s Department of Government Efficiency as part of efforts to shrink the size of the federal government. However, […]
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DOGE Details Major Changes to Small Business Loans: What To Know
Loans offered by the Small Business Administration (SBA) are now subject to new rules following Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) work at the federal agency. Why It Matters The SBA guarantees loans for small businesses across the country, helping companies get funding by setting guidelines for loans and reducing lender risk. According to the SBA, […]
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DOGE Addresses ‘Confusion’ Over Closures of Social Security Sites
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has said it is not closing any Social Security field offices after a U.S. senator said the unofficial government agency is intentionally attempting to stop Americans receiving benefits. Why It Matters DOGE, which has been working at the direction of President Donald Trump to cut waste and fraud at […]
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National Weather Service Suspends Critical Service Again Amid DOGE Cuts
The National Weather Service (NWS) is suspending more weather balloon observations, a critical tool in forecast ability, due to a lack of staffing. Newsweek reached out to the NWS via email Thursday night for comment. Why It Matters During President Donald Trump‘s second term in office, he has implemented the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), […]
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From DOGE Cuts To Trump’s Approval Rating—This Week’s Best Reader Remarks
Newsweek readers have expressed thought-provoking opinions on critical issues this week — from sweeping cuts at the Department of Education to attempts to boycott Tesla. One reader wrote that the plan to decentralize U.S. education and shift control to the individual states “poses several risks” and could exacerbate inequalities. While another reader warned that “Trump […]
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DOGE Stimulus Check Update: Creator Clarifies ‘Social Security’ Eligibility
The creator of the proposal to distribute $5,000 “DOGE dividend” stimulus checks to American taxpayers has clarified eligibility for Social Security recipients. Why It Matters The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is responsible for slashing the administration’s operation costs and has dissected multiple federal agencies in efforts to shrink the size of the government. James […]
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