Elon Musk, co-leading President-elect Trump’s new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), advocates for abolishing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Musk, citing excessive regulatory duplication, publicly called for the CFPB’s elimination on X. This aligns with the DOGE’s mandate to restructure federal agencies and follows Musk’s suggestion to drastically reduce the IRS budget. This stance echoes Republican criticisms of the CFPB, which has been accused of overreach despite recovering over $20.7 billion for consumers.
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Downsizing the federal workforce faces significant hurdles, including robust civil service protections and collective bargaining agreements. Proposed solutions like Schedule F, while impacting policymaking roles, offer limited fiscal savings. Ultimately, only Congress possesses the authority to drastically restructure the federal government, a power theoretically within the reach of the current Republican majority. However, any such endeavor risks being largely duplicative of existing proposals and ultimately unproductive.
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Vivek Ramaswamy, head of the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), proposes defunding over 1,200 federal programs totaling $516 billion annually due to expired congressional authorization. These programs include crucial funding for veterans’ healthcare, NASA, and early childhood education. Ramaswamy, supported by Elon Musk, aims to eliminate wasteful spending and restructure federal agencies, despite significant public backlash over the potential cuts to essential services. DOGE seeks highly skilled individuals for this challenging, unpaid endeavor.
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Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have launched a new commission, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), to tackle government spending. This initiative aims to recruit “revolutionaries” with high IQs willing to dedicate long hours to cost-cutting measures. The commission, which will be unpaid, seeks to identify areas for significant spending reductions, regulatory elimination, and agency restructuring. Though lacking official federal authority, the commission has set a deadline of July 4, 2026, to complete its work and has already received a surge of interest from individuals eager to participate.
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Vivek Ramaswamy, newly appointed head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has proposed a radical cost-cutting measure: defunding federal programs that lack congressional authorization. This includes programs like veteran’s healthcare, NASA funding, and early education initiatives, which together receive over $500 billion annually despite expired authorization. Ramaswamy, along with DOGE co-leader Elon Musk, are aiming to reduce government spending by $2 trillion, and are seeking high-IQ individuals willing to work long hours to achieve this goal. Despite the potential impact on essential programs, DOGE is committed to eliminating wasteful government spending, claiming that programs without congressional approval are a clear example of such waste.
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I woke up to the heartbreaking news that Kabosu, the Shiba Inu who inspired the iconic ‘doge’ meme and became the face of Dogecoin, has passed away at the age of 18. It’s always difficult to say goodbye to a beloved pet, especially one who played such a significant role in shaping internet culture. Kabosu will forever hold a special place in the hearts of many as the goodest girl and the ultimate meme queen.
Kabosu’s story is not just about her viral fame but also about her resilience and the power of second chances. Coming from an illegal puppy mill, she narrowly escaped euthanization at a shelter before being adopted by Atsuko Sato, a retired teacher who would become her loving owner.… Continue reading
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