Can Trump Really Dissolve a Government Agency?
Trump has floated plans to dismantle USAID and the Department of Education. But does he have the power to follow through? Legal analysts weigh in.
Congress Could Abolish Government Agencies to Help Clear Trump's Path
Donald Trump will need congressional approval if he wants to abolish federal agencies, a legal analyst has told Newsweek. Trump has vowed to demolish large parts of the federal government, from the Department of Education to the aid agency, USAID. If Congress approves his plans, it could bring radical change to many areas of American life.
Democrats Hint at Government Shutdown to Stop Trump’s Axing at Federal Agencies
Two Democratic senators from New Jersey, Cory Booker and Andy Kim, said Democrats should not vote for a spending package that would affirm President Trump’s agenda in gutting federal agencies.
To hire 1 employee, first fire 4 people: Donald Trump to US government agencies
US President Donald Trump, who is on a mission to cut government spending, has issued a new directive to government agencies and asked them to work with Musk.
What does DOGE stand for? What to know about Elon Musk-led government agency under Trump
Since taking office for his second term, President Donald Trump has issued a number of orders which included establishing the Department of Government Efficiency, also known as DOGE. This program, led by Musk, has caused a stir by going through government programs to validate funding.
Trump on Musk and DOGE taking on government agencies: 'He's so into it'
President Donald Trump addressed Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency's effort to reign in government spending during an interview with Fox set to air in full before the Super Bowl. NBC News' Aaron Gilchrist reports on how the administration is responding after federal judge temporarily blocked DOGE from accessing sensitive Treasury Department data.
Republicans defend Musk, float closing government agencies
Congressional Republicans and the Trump administration broadly defended Elon Musk's actions on Feb. 9, while suggesting other cuts to government agencies.
5 ways Elon Musk is working to dismantle the federal government
President Trump has empowered Elon Musk, the richest man in the world, to gut the federal bureaucracy. Here's 5 ways he's starting to carry it out.
The Staffers Helping Elon Musk Dismantle and Downsize the U.S. Government, One Agency at a Time
Musk and his lieutenants are reshaping the government and its mission with the blessing of President Trump. ProPublica has ...
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Federal workers warned ‘majority’ of government agencies will be downsized and Thursday is last day to take buyouts
The so-called “Deferred Resignation” program offers more than 2 million federal employees unwilling to comply with a return ...
Trump forces federal agencies to work with Musk as USAID inspector fired, ICE officials demoted: Live
Trump forces federal agencies to work with Musk as USAID inspector fired, ICE officials demoted: Live - President’s latest ...
Proposal for Minnesota state government watchdog agency gets bipartisan support
The new department would conduct inspections, evaluations and investigations of state agencies and programs to identify fraud ...
Federal agency in DOGE's crosshairs played key role in Harris’ strategy to curb migrant crisis
USAID played a significant role in the implementation of Vice President Kamala Harris' strategy to tackle migration at the ...
Trump Directs Federal Job Cuts as Musk Defends Downsizing
President Donald Trump directed agencies to work with Elon Musk’s government cost-cutting effort to slash their workforces, according to a White House official, his latest move to gut the federal ...
Agencies asked to scrub federal government websites to remove diversity-related content
The Trump administration had instructed federal agencies to take steps to "take down all outward facing media (websites, ...
Elon Musk says US would go 'bankrupt' without spending cuts
Elon Musk made his debut public appearance with Donald Trump at the White House to announce new powers to oversee the US ...