Elon Musk's DOGE Takes Control Of Federal Spending

Elon Musk's DOGE Takes Control Of Federal Spending

Elon Musk is keeping his campaign promise of trying to cut $2 trillion of federal spending through his unit, DOGE. After some questions about his role, the White House announced that he is now a "special government employee." What has Musk been able to accomplish thus far?

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