Elon Musk now has a new, lower target number for DOGE’s budget cuts
Elon Musk walked back his previous claim that he could cut at least $2 trillion from the federal budget, saying Wednesday that half that amount would be “an epic outcome.”
Musk Now Skeptical DOGE Effort Can Cut $2 Trillion From Budget
Billionaire Elon Musk expressed doubt that his government efficiency panel in President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration will actually be able to achieve $2 trillion in cuts to the US federal budget,
Elon Musk Backtracks on $2 Trillion DOGE Budget-Cutting Ambition
Elon Musk has backtracked on his earlier goal of cutting $2 trillion from the federal budget. In a live interview on X, formerly Twitter, with Stagwell CEO Mark Penn on Wednesday, Musk said slashing $2 trillion from the budget would be "the best-case outcome," but he thinks there is a "good shot" of cutting half that amount.
Why Elon Musk had to drop his ‘DOGE’ pledge to cut $2 trillion from the federal budget
Two months ago here at MarketWatch, we told you that Elon Musk was talking out of his MAGA hat when he promised to cut “at least $2 trillion” from the $6.75 trillion federal budget. Now Musk has admitted we were right all along.
Elon Musk says DOGE saving $2 trillion in budget cuts is a 'best-case outcome'
"I think if we try for $2 trillion, we've got a good shot at getting one," Elon Musk told political strategist Mark Penn.
Elon Musk says DOGE will ‘try’ to hit its goal of $2T in cuts, but admits they might fall short
During a livestremed talk with Stagwell Inc. CEO Mark Penn, tech billionaire Elon Musk admits that the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency may not reach its goal.
France Tries Again To Shape A Budget With Focus On Socialists
France’s new finance minister, the experienced Eric Lombard (banker, economist – newly nicknamed as ‘Spider-Man’) has ...
After 2 years of shortfalls, California governor proposes $322B budget with no deficit
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed a $322 billion budget without a deficit. It’s a welcome change after two years of ...
Akron's 2025 capital budget aims to boost community centers, streets and housing
Akron Mayor Shammas Malik says city focused on fiscal responsibility with end of ARPA money delivering reality check for ...
As Maryland lawmakers start new session, a budget crisis looms large
The Maryland General Assembly kicks off the 2025 legislative session on Wednesday where lawmakers will confront a $3 billion ...
Newsom floats $322 billion budget that would pull California out of deficit
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposal included a $228.9 billion general fund that would rely on $17 billion in reserves ...
ESR has announced the budget Apple Pencil Pro alternative I’ve been waiting for
The ESR Geo Digital Pencil, priced at $30, adds support for Find My tracking, a feature exclusive to Apple's Pencil Pro ...
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Los Angeles cut $17.5M from fire department budget months before deadly fires
Seven months before the uncontrolled Palisades Fire in Los Angeles, the city's fire department budget for this fiscal year was cut by more than $17.5 million, records show.
Illinois Braces for Budget Hit on ‘Unpredictable’ Trump
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker on Wednesday said his administration is preparing for potential budget hits from the incoming ...