Eliminating the penny is more than a practical cost-saving measure. It’s a test of our willingness to confront outdated ...

Elon Musk's influence and outspoken nature have brought renewed attention to the debate over whether the penny still has a ...

Elon Musk's DOGE is taking aim at the U.S. penny, pointing out that it costs more to manufacture than it's worth.

A penny-pinching tactic proposed by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency could be getting rid of the penny itself.

Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency has a new target to cut down costs: the US penny. DOGE said on X that the penny costs over 3 cents to make and cost US taxpayers over $179 million ...

Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency has a new target to cut down costs: the US penny. DOGE said on X that the penny costs over 3 cents to make and cost US taxpayers over $179 million in ...

The U.S. penny, which has been in circulation since the late 18th century, is in the crosshairs of the department run by Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk. In a post on X on Tuesday, DOGE said ...

The Department of Government Efficiency hinted it may be looking to eliminate the penny. Elon Musk's initiative says production of the coin is costing taxpayers millions of dollars.

On X, DOGE pointed out the federal government spends more to produce the penny than its worth. But the penny has survived ...

Elon Musk is bringing his 'hardcore' work ethic to DOGE as he's reportedly told allies he's been sleeping in their Washington ...