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Government watchdog: DOGE overstated billions in savings

Government watchdog: DOGE overstated billions in savings

A new GAO report reveals the Department of Government Efficiency overstated savings and misled the public.
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DOGE overstated savings on federal 'receipts' website, auditors find

DOGE overstated savings on federal 'receipts' website, auditors find

Some of the savings being touted by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency are incorrect or lack supporting evidence
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GAO Report Exposes Overstatements in DOGE's Savings Claims

GAO Report Exposes Overstatements in DOGE's Savings Claims

A new report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) has exposed significant overstatements in the Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) claimed savings. The report found that DOGE's 'Wall of Receipts' included $110 billion in savings that were either incorrect or lacked supporting evidence. The GAO discovered that many of the contracts and leases DOGE claimed to have terminated were already in the process of being phased out before DOGE's establishment. Additionally, the report highlighted that DOGE did not accurately report actions taken on contracts and failed to provide sufficient information on how savings were calculated. The GAO's findings were requested by Senator Gary Peters and come after DOGE ceased operations in July 2026.
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GAO Report Reveals Elon Musk's DOGE Overstated Federal Savings Claims

GAO Report Reveals Elon Musk's DOGE Overstated Federal Savings Claims

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has released a report indicating that Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) exaggerated its claims of saving the federal government $110 billion. The report, requested by Senators Gary Peters and Richard Blumenthal, found that DOGE took credit for lease cancellations that were already in progress before its establishment and included unverifiable savings claims. The GAO's investigation revealed that DOGE's reported savings were not transparent or reliable, with discrepancies found in the termination of contracts and leases. Despite DOGE's claims of significant federal spending cuts, the GAO found that many of these claims were either overstated or unsupported.
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GAO Report Highlights Ethics and Personnel Issues in Executive Office of the President

GAO Report Highlights Ethics and Personnel Issues in Executive Office of the President

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has released a report detailing the employment and ethics activities of 206 personnel from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) within the Executive Office of the President (EOP) from January 2025 to January 2026. These individuals were part of the U.S. DOGE Service (USDS), the White House Office, and the Office of Management and Budget. The report highlights that while DOGE personnel were supposed to receive ethics training similar to other EOP staff, the GAO could not verify this due to a lack of cooperation from the White House and other federal agencies. The report also notes that the Trump administration did not provide necessary documentation to support claims of ethics training and record management compliance.
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Delayed Funding from DOGE Initiative Impacts Minnesota Wildfire Management

Delayed Funding from DOGE Initiative Impacts Minnesota Wildfire Management

Wildfires have ravaged tens of thousands of acres in Minnesota, with delayed funding from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) impacting wildfire management efforts. The DOGE initiative, launched during President Trump's administration with input from Elon Musk, led to significant cuts in federal programs, including those aimed at wildfire prevention. A $10 million grant intended for wildfire reduction in Minnesota was delayed, hindering efforts to manage and prevent the spread of fires in affected areas.
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GAO Report Criticizes DOGE's Transparency on Federal Savings Estimates

GAO Report Criticizes DOGE's Transparency on Federal Savings Estimates

The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has released a report scrutinizing the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) for its lack of transparency and reliability in reporting savings from terminated federal contracts, grants, and leases. The report highlights that DOGE's 'Wall of Receipts' claims $110 billion in savings, but many estimates lack supporting evidence or are based on incorrect methodologies. The GAO found that DOGE did not consistently use its stated methodology for calculating savings and failed to disclose data limitations. Additionally, some savings were reported for contracts and leases that were not actually terminated, and DOGE included savings from leases identified for termination before its establishment.
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Trump’s tech ties come under bipartisan fire after AI agents go rogue

Trump’s tech ties come under bipartisan fire after AI agents go rogue

By Courtney Rozen and Alexandra Alper WASHINGTON, Aug 6 (Reuters) - In a rare show of bipartisanship, Democrats and Donald Trump's conservative supporters both blame the president's ties to the tech industry for his administration's limited response to recent hacks carried out by OpenAI and
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Trump's tech ties blamed for AI inaction by MAGA Republicans and Democrats

Trump's tech ties blamed for AI inaction by MAGA Republicans and Democrats

By Courtney Rozen and Alexandra Alper WASHINGTON, Aug 6 (Reuters) - In a rare show of bipartisanship, Democrats and Donald Trump's conservative supporters both blame the president's ties to the tech industry for his administration's limited response to recent hacks carried out by OpenAI and
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GAO Report Highlights Student Loan Servicers' Challenges with Education Department Changes

GAO Report Highlights Student Loan Servicers' Challenges with Education Department Changes

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has released a report detailing the challenges faced by federal student-loan servicers in implementing changes mandated by the U.S. Department of Education. The report highlights issues such as a lack of clear instructions from the department, which has led to administrative errors and delays in communication with borrowers. The GAO recommends that the Federal Student Aid office develop criteria for early coordination with servicers to better prepare for complex changes. However, the Education Department has expressed disagreement with this recommendation, citing potential challenges and risks. The report comes in the wake of President Trump's student-loan repayment overhaul, which introduced new income-driven repayment plans and borrowing caps.
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Why Russia’s ballistic missiles are increasingly getting through Ukrainian defenses

Why Russia’s ballistic missiles are increasingly getting through Ukrainian defenses

When Russia fires a ballistic missile at Ukraine, air-defense systems have only minutes — sometimes seconds — to detect and intercept the deadly threat
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Senator Capito Seeks Clarity on $1.8 Billion Trump Settlement Fund

Senator Capito Seeks Clarity on $1.8 Billion Trump Settlement Fund

Senator Shelley Moore Capito has expressed the need for more information regarding a $1.8 billion fund intended to compensate individuals claiming government persecution. This fund is part of a settlement related to a lawsuit involving President Donald Trump. During a recent media conference, Capito discussed this issue alongside other topics such as immigration enforcement funding and security enhancements at the White House. The fund, described as an anti-weaponization measure, aims to address grievances related to alleged governmental overreach.