Elon Musk's statement on spending correctly and avoiding waste and fraud in government

Elon Musk emphasizes the importance of spending money correctly and avoiding waste and fraud while keeping Congress informed about DOGE's activities.

House Subcommittee Hearing on DHS Waste, Fraud, and Abuse under Biden Administration

House Subcommittee holds hearing on waste, fraud, and abuse at DHS under Biden administration. Mayorkas criticized for illegal immigration and failures related to assassination attempts against Trump. Impeached in 2024 but charges dismissed by Schumer without Senate vote.

Government Efficiency and Financial Oversight

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) deactivated over 200,000 unused credit cards linked to federal agencies, saving taxpayer money. Elon Musk leads the agency in rooting out waste and corruption. Trump aims to find $1 trillion in savings through DOGE. DOGE also identified millions in loans granted to children by the Small Business Administration.

Government Waste

President Donald Trump highlighted examples of waste discovered by his Department of Government Efficiency, showcasing misuse of taxpayer dollars for various programs.

Government Efficiency and Cuts in Agencies

House Speaker Mike Johnson discusses meeting with Elon Musk about government efficiency and cuts in agencies to eliminate fraud, waste, and abuse.

Discussion on Donald Trump's Cost-Cutting Agenda and Elon Musk's Involvement in DOGE

Joe Rogan and Elon Musk discuss the mainstream media's opposition to Donald Trump's cost-cutting agenda through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which aims to eliminate fraud and waste in the federal government. Musk's involvement in DOGE has sparked controversy and accusations of unconstitutional power.

State-Level DOGE Commissions and Government Efficiency Act

Rep. Claudia Tenney introduced legislation to establish state-level DOGE commissions to review the efficacy of state administration of federal funding and eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse of taxpayer funds. Leftist states are criticized for wastefully spending federal funds on programs, including health care for illegal aliens.

Government Accountability Office Report on Federal Government Vulnerabilities

The Government Accountability Office released a report detailing areas of the federal government vulnerable to fraud, waste, and abuse. Recommendations include ways to cut costs and improve disaster recovery efforts. Chairman James Comer called it a 'roadmap' for the Trump administration and DOGE to tackle federal bureaucracy.

Federal Government Overpayments Bill Introduced by Rep. Dan Meuser

Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pa., discusses a new bill targeting federal government overpayments. The bill aims to root out waste, fraud, and abuse within the government.

Small Business Administration's Priorities under Administrator Kelly Loeffler

Newly-confirmed Small Business Administration Administrator Kelly Loeffler outlines top priorities, including promoting 'Made in America' agenda and eliminating fraud and waste within the agency. Focus is on empowering small businesses and supporting President Trump's America First agenda.

Government Spending and Financial Transparency

Jordan Belfort discusses wasteful government spending uncovered by DOGE, highlighting trillions of untraceable payments and potential fraud, waste, and abuse in the U.S. government.

Department of Education's handling of COVID-19 relief funds

The Department of Education has shifted future spending of COVID-19 school relief funds to a reimbursement structure due to waste, fraud, and abuse. Grantees must provide receipts before funding is released. States previously spent funds without proof of authorized use. Examples of abuse include renting out an MLB stadium and spending on casino hotel rooms.

Senate Hearing on Foreign Aid Spending and Waste

The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee holds a hearing on foreign aid spending to address waste by the Foreign Aid Bureaucracy. Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency highlights misuse of taxpayer money by organizations like USAID. Trump press secretary Karoline Leavitt cites examples of wasteful foreign aid programs.

President Trump Signs Executive Order Empowering Elon Musk Over Federal Workforce

President Trump signs executive order giving Elon Musk more power over federal workforce through Department of Government Efficiency Service (DOGE), facing legal challenges. Musk aims to cut jobs and limit hiring, despite lacking specifics on waste claims. Musk and Trump mention 'waste,' 'fraud,' or 'abuse' repeatedly without much detail.

Audit of NGOs on Southern Border

Rep. Lance Gooden (R-TX has asked the Trump administration to conduct a widespread audit of NGOs on the southern border to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse. Gooden believes many NGOs have a conflict of interest by facilitating migration of illegal aliens and lobbying for open border policies, while receiving billions of dollars in government funds.

Government Efficiency and Fraud Hearing

The House Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency holds a hearing on government waste and fraud. Democrats are fighting against Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency's efforts to cut waste. Chairwoman Marjorie Taylor Greene aims to root out waste and investigate fraud schemes.

President Trump Signs Executive Order Giving Elon Musk Influence Over Federal Workforce

President Donald Trump signs executive order giving tech billionaire Elon Musk more power over federal workforce, directing agencies to consult with Musk's office to cut jobs and limit hiring. Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, wields federal authority while serving as a 'special government employee.' Musk and Trump speak about alleged waste, fraud, and abuse but provide few details. Musk considers high net worth of federal employees a sign of potential fraud. Trump dismisses concerns about violating the Constitution and attacks federal judge who granted temporary restraining order related to Musk's activity in the Treasury Department.

Investigation into Fraud and Waste at Medicare & Medicaid Services

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency is investigating fraud and waste at The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, focusing on key payment and contracting systems for Medicare and Medicaid.

Critique of USAID and Calls for Reform

President Donald Trump criticizes wasteful government spending, particularly at USAID, while answering questions from Fox News correspondent. Whistleblower highlights dysfunction within USAID but also acknowledges the agency's positive impacts. Discussion around the need for reform and elimination of bad actors within USAID.

Joe Rogan's Views on USAID and Trump's Efforts

Joe Rogan criticized USAID for corruption and waste, praised Trump for cutting funds, and advocated for a business approach to the government.

Alleged Waste and Abuse at USAID

Sen. Joni Ernst discusses alleged waste and abuse at USAID and Democrats' criticism of Elon Musk's role in reducing government spending. Examples include funding for Sesame Street in Iraq, failed efforts in Afghanistan, pottery classes in Morocco, and research at Wuhan Institute of Virology.

Bipartisan Government Efficiency Efforts

Rep. Tom Suozzi calls for bipartisan efforts to make government more efficient after meeting with Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk. Other Democrats like Reps. Jared Moskowitz, Ro Khanna, and Sen. Bernie Sanders have also supported efforts to streamline the federal government.

North Korea launches balloons with waste and propaganda

North Korea launched over 200 balloons containing waste and propaganda across the Korean peninsula, prompting South Korea to dispatch response teams to investigate. The balloons carried trash, bottles, old batteries, leaflets, and fertilizer. South Korea warned citizens not to touch the objects and criticized North Korea's actions as violating international law.

Organ Transplant System Inefficiencies

Jennifer Erickson discusses the inefficiencies in the organ transplant system leading to eligible donated organs being discarded.