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As Musk exits DOGE, a look back at previous efforts to cut waste, fraud and abuse – and how they fared

As Musk exits DOGE, a look back at previous efforts to cut waste, fraud and abuse – and how they fared

LBJ’s Pentagon reforms through Trump’s budget focus show decades of federal efforts to streamline and cut costs

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Detained Columbia graduate claims 'irreparable harm' to career and family as he pleads for release

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Detained Columbia graduate claims 'irreparable harm' to career and family as he pleads for release

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Trump pushes for big rate cut from Fed during 'booming' economy

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Trump pushes for big rate cut from Fed during 'booming' economy

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U.S., China set to meet on trade in London, Trump says

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U.S., China set to meet on trade in London, Trump says

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Elon Musk's father told him attacking Trump with Epstein file allegation was wrong

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Elon Musk's father told him attacking Trump with Epstein file allegation was wrong

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U.S. un-deports Abrego Garcia, says he will now face criminal charges

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U.S. un-deports Abrego Garcia, says he will now face criminal charges

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Trump orders federal government to help bulk up U.S. drone industry

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Trump orders federal government to help bulk up U.S. drone industry

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NHS set for £30bn boost in Labour spending review – as other departments feel the squeeze

NHS set for £30bn boost in Labour spending review – as other departments feel the squeeze

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Democrats celebrate return of suspected human trafficker Kilmar Abrego Garcia

Democrats celebrate return of suspected human trafficker Kilmar Abrego Garcia

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Supreme Court rules DOGE can access Social Security information

Supreme Court rules DOGE can access Social Security information

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DOGE will go on: Hill pork hawk says rooting out government waste will continue after Elon

DOGE will go on: Hill pork hawk says rooting out government waste will continue after Elon

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Snub of Musk's NASA nominee ally preceded sudden 'big, beautiful bill' criticism, Trump feud

Snub of Musk's NASA nominee ally preceded sudden 'big, beautiful bill' criticism, Trump feud

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Why is the air quality so bad? What to know about the health dangers of wildfire smoke

Why is the air quality so bad? What to know about the health dangers of wildfire smoke

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Rayner faces Labour backbench call to ‘smash’ existing housebuilding model

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Rayner faces Labour backbench call to ‘smash’ existing housebuilding model

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Trump admin asks SCOTUS to intervene and allow Ed Dept cuts

Trump admin asks SCOTUS to intervene and allow Ed Dept cuts

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Supreme Court grants DOGE access to confidential Social Security records

Supreme Court grants DOGE access to confidential Social Security records

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What's the CBO? Meet the nonpartisan agency under fire from Republicans.

What's the CBO? Meet the nonpartisan agency under fire from Republicans.

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Awkward silence follows a dramatic public feud between Musk and Trump

Awkward silence follows a dramatic public feud between Musk and Trump

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What in the world is the CBO?

What in the world is the CBO?

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Surge in support for Reform in by-election puts Labour seriously under threat, warns expert

Surge in support for Reform in by-election puts Labour seriously under threat, warns expert

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Solar panels will be installed on almost every new-build home in England under new green rules

Solar panels will be installed on almost every new-build home in England under new green rules

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Trump praises GOP senators for reaching deal on spectrum auction in Big Beautiful Bill

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Trump praises GOP senators for reaching deal on spectrum auction in Big Beautiful Bill

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Washington Times Weekly: The 2028 litmus test

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Washington Times Weekly: The 2028 litmus test

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Senate Republicans tweak AI regulation ban in Big Beautiful Bill, but opposition persists

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Senate Republicans tweak AI regulation ban in Big Beautiful Bill, but opposition persists

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EXCLUSIVE: Legal institute celebrates SCOTUS decision, declares 'religious liberty is alive and well'

EXCLUSIVE: Legal institute celebrates SCOTUS decision, declares 'religious liberty is alive and well'

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Fox News Politics Newsletter: 'Totally lost it'

Fox News Politics Newsletter: 'Totally lost it'

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Mike Johnson says he hopes Trump, Musk 'reconcile' amid ongoing feud

Mike Johnson says he hopes Trump, Musk 'reconcile' amid ongoing feud

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Far-left House candidate rallies around healthcare for illegal immigrants: 'How is it controversial?'

Far-left House candidate rallies around healthcare for illegal immigrants: 'How is it controversial?'

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With an eye to the World Cup, Trump signs executive order on drone risks

With an eye to the World Cup, Trump signs executive order on drone risks

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Kilmar Abrego Garcia, wrongly deported to El Salvador, is back in the U.S. to face smuggling charges

Kilmar Abrego Garcia, wrongly deported to El Salvador, is back in the U.S. to face smuggling charges

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Will AI’s job impact be dystopian or optimistic? Maybe both, experts say

Will AI’s job impact be dystopian or optimistic? Maybe both, experts say

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Fury as Labour shuns crucial summit on Reeves' 'tragedy tax' as farmers voice fears

Fury as Labour shuns crucial summit on Reeves' 'tragedy tax' as farmers voice fears

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After ‘agroterror’ fungus is seized in Detroit, lawmaker says Michigan has best plan to blunt CCP influence

After ‘agroterror’ fungus is seized in Detroit, lawmaker says Michigan has best plan to blunt CCP influence

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WATCH: Republicans rally behind Trump, continue to support Musk amid 'big, beautiful' brawl

WATCH: Republicans rally behind Trump, continue to support Musk amid 'big, beautiful' brawl

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Trump signs new executive orders intended to make flying cars a reality, slash flight times

Trump signs new executive orders intended to make flying cars a reality, slash flight times

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What is citizenship by descent? Canada offers new way for some to become citizens

What is citizenship by descent? Canada offers new way for some to become citizens

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What eating foods like dark chocolate and berries did to a study group of more than 120,000 people

What eating foods like dark chocolate and berries did to a study group of more than 120,000 people

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Playgrounds must be saved to stop children being ‘glued to screens’, MPs say

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Playgrounds must be saved to stop children being ‘glued to screens’, MPs say

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Tech journalist says Trump and Musk intense feud is 'worrisome'

Tech journalist says Trump and Musk intense feud is 'worrisome'

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Trump wants Biden’s autopen use and ‘cognitive decline’ investigated. Why?

Trump wants Biden’s autopen use and ‘cognitive decline’ investigated. Why?

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Legault says focus is on economy as legislative session ends and his party trails in the polls

Legault says focus is on economy as legislative session ends and his party trails in the polls

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Sen. Grassley says Biden DOJ gave Soros-backed group $7 million

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Sen. Grassley says Biden DOJ gave Soros-backed group $7 million

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News rating agencies under federal scrutiny for colluding to shut down conservative outlets

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News rating agencies under federal scrutiny for colluding to shut down conservative outlets

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Annual Washington-area Salvadoran festival canceled for fear of ICE raids

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Annual Washington-area Salvadoran festival canceled for fear of ICE raids

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Trump asks Supreme Court to allow firings at Education Department

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Trump asks Supreme Court to allow firings at Education Department

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Nigel Farage's popularity surging as Reform UK woos surprise group of voters

Nigel Farage's popularity surging as Reform UK woos surprise group of voters

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Fury as THOUSANDS of criminal cases collapse due to lost, damaged or missing evidence

Fury as THOUSANDS of criminal cases collapse due to lost, damaged or missing evidence

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Britain is facing an immigration crisis under Labour - only one thing will stop it

Britain is facing an immigration crisis under Labour - only one thing will stop it

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Labour admits spending more than £35k on beer mats to promote its own policy

Labour admits spending more than £35k on beer mats to promote its own policy

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South Sudan deportations have placed migrants, and ICE officials, in danger: new court filing

South Sudan deportations have placed migrants, and ICE officials, in danger: new court filing

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Trump's tariff strategy could pay for his tax bill, but only if they stick, experts warn

Trump's tariff strategy could pay for his tax bill, but only if they stick, experts warn

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Army's historic horse-drawn funeral tradition returns from two-year hiatus after $28M overhaul

Army's historic horse-drawn funeral tradition returns from two-year hiatus after $28M overhaul

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Handful of House Democrats join Republicans in sanctuary city crackdown

Handful of House Democrats join Republicans in sanctuary city crackdown

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Trump not interested in talking to Musk: 'Elon's totally lost it'

Trump not interested in talking to Musk: 'Elon's totally lost it'

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House Speaker Johnson: Dems who want ICE agents unmasked 'mandated mask wearing for years' during COVID

House Speaker Johnson: Dems who want ICE agents unmasked 'mandated mask wearing for years' during COVID

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How racist abuse pushed Reform’s Zia Yusuf out of politics

How racist abuse pushed Reform’s Zia Yusuf out of politics

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Fraud culture was 'pervasive' at union, auditors say

Fraud culture was 'pervasive' at union, auditors say

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DHS memo details how National Guard troops will be used for immigration enforcement

DHS memo details how National Guard troops will be used for immigration enforcement

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Musk pulls back on threat to withdraw Dragon spacecraft

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Musk pulls back on threat to withdraw Dragon spacecraft

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U.S. trade deficit dropped by record amount in April, Commerce Dept. says

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U.S. trade deficit dropped by record amount in April, Commerce Dept. says

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Sacre bleu! Emmanuel Macron set to demand MORE money to end Channel migrant madness

Sacre bleu! Emmanuel Macron set to demand MORE money to end Channel migrant madness

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