SPENDING CUTS

Mar 05 2025POLITICS

Elon Musk's Big Plans: Why People Are Protesting

Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of Tesla, has been making waves in the government sector. He's been working closely with President Donald Trump to cut government jobs and reduce spending. This has sparked a lot of anger across North America and Europe. People are upset because they think Musk is using his power to benefit himself and his companies. Musk is also the he...

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Feb 21 2025POLITICS

A New Dawn: America's Fresh Start

America is on the brink of a new era. Just a month into the new administration, the country is already seeing significant changes. The new president has hit the ground running, focusing on key issues that affect everyday Americans. The new president has been busy keeping promises made during the campaign. These promises cover a wide range of topics, from border secur...

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Feb 21 2025POLITICS

Can Elon Musk's Spending Cuts Really Put Money in Your Pocket?

Elon Musk's ambitious plan to slash government spending has caught the attention of President Trump, who enthusiastically backed the idea of returning some of those savings to taxpayers. The proposal suggests that if Musk's target of $2 trillion in cuts is met by next year, about one-fifth of those funds could be sent to taxpayers in the form of checks, potentially a...

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Feb 14 2025POLITICS

Federal Government Layoffs: A New Wave of Job Cuts

The federal workforce, the country’s largest employer, is facing significant changes. The administration has ordered agencies to terminate nearly all probationary employees who haven’t yet gained civil service protection. This move could affect hundreds of thousands of workers. The Department of Veterans Affairs and the US Forest Service are among the first ...

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Jan 14 2025POLITICS

Musk's DOGE Dream: Can Billions Really Be Cut?

Elon Musk, the billionaire with big dreams, recently admitted that his goal to cut the U. S. federal budget by $2 trillion might be a bit too ambitious. In a chat with Stagwell CEO Mark Penn, Musk said he actually thinks there's a good chance they could only slash $1 trillion from the budget. The original plan was part of Musk's campaign to rid the government of wast...

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Jan 13 2025FINANCE

Britain's Borrowing Costs Soar: What's Next for Public Spending?

It's been a rough few months for the U. K. government's budget plans. Since the Labour party unveiled their first budget back in October, the costs of borrowing money have been climbing fast. The problem? Investors are losing confidence, and that means the government has to pay more to borrow money. This is a big deal because it could force the government to cut publ...

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Dec 23 2024POLITICS

Could Texas Follow DC's DOGE Plan?

You've heard of Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in DC. But what about Texas? State reps like David Lowe and Brian Harrison are talking about creating their own DOGE. They think the Texas Film Commission is a great place to start cutting waste. But can they really do it? Texas has been spending big bucks. The 2023 legisl...

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Dec 14 2024POLITICS

The Billionaire Duo's Mission: Trimming the Fat from Uncle Sam

Imagine this: two super-successful businessmen, Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, are given the job of cutting waste in the U. S. government. This isn't your typical government job, though. They're not here to spend taxpayer money; they're here to save it. Their goal? To find $2 trillion in spending cuts, which is about 30% of the federal budget. That's a big task, espe...

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Nov 29 2024POLITICS

Billionaires Target Federal Agencies for Cuts

Billionaires Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), aim to slash $2 trillion in federal spending. They've singled out several agencies like the Pentagon and Department of Education for cuts. Musk's SpaceX has contracts with some of these agencies, raising questions about potential conflicts of interest. The duo also wan...

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