DOGE "receipts" show approved spending, not evidence of fraud

DOGE team's "wall of receipts" shows errors in tallying billions in savings

The initial accounting by DOGE of its estimated savings was overstated by billions of dollars, a review by CBS News found.

CBS News - 1d

Trump, Musk so far provide scant evidence for their claims of government fraud

Elon Musk and Donald Trump have claimed from the Oval Office and on social media widespread fraud in government, but many of them are unsupported by facts.

ABC News - 6d

Show me the evidence that City deregulation will help growth

There is a severe risk of ‘Treasury capture’ as consumers are outgunned in the battle for the ear of policymakers

Financial Times - 3d

DOGE software approval alarms Labor Department employees

Elon Musk’s DOGE received approval from the Department of Labor to use software that could allow it to transfer vast amounts of data.

NBC News - 6d

Watchdogs support Musk’s goal of tackling fraud — but question the way DOGE is doing it

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency has needlessly politicized the issue of improper spending and could make real changes harder, several experts said.

NBC News - 5d

New poll shows positive approval for Trump's first weeks back in office

As President Trump carries out his agenda with dramatic changes to the government, a new CBS News/YouGov survey shows the American public largely approves. 70% of respondents say Mr. Trump is doing ...

CBS News - Feb. 9

New Poll Shows Americans’ Approval for Congress Has Soared, but Probably Not for Long

A major public poll indicates that Americans’ approval for Congress has soared, powered by a surge in positive assessments by Republicans. History shows such booms are common and rarely last.

The New York Times - 1d

Watch live: House DOGE panel's first hearing targets improper payments, fraud

The House Oversight Committee's Delivering on Government Efficiency (DOGE) panel will convene its first hearing Wednesday morning, weighing improper payments and fraud. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene ...

The Hill - Feb. 12

Here’s a key Social Security issue that Elon Musk’s DOGE task force could tackle — and it’s not fraud

Overpayments can be both costly to the government and to the beneficiaries who face aggressive efforts to claw back the funds, often years after they’ve received them

MarketWatch - 1d

DOGE can cut spending, but can it make government more accountable?

Donald Trump could deliver lasting change, by returning power back to the people where it belongs.

The Hill - Feb. 11

DOGE Is Supposed to Be Cutting Government Spending. Its Budget Just Doubled

Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency has already seen its total budgetary resources increase by 114%.

Inc. - 5d

DOGE Puts $1 Spending Limit on Government Employee Credit Cards

The restrictions are already in place at the General Services Administration along with several other agencies. Soon they’ll roll out to most of the federal government, sources say.

Wired - 3h

How to provide evidence in turbulent times

Hostility to researchers’ analysis is undermining reasoned policymaking

Financial Times - Feb. 11

Is the UK failing victims of fraud?

A new compensation scheme is meant to protect against push payment scams, but experts say the system itself is in urgent need of repair

Financial Times - 1d

Sunday shows preview: DOGE cuts leave feds reeling; Lawmakers race to finalize Trump budget bill

Tech billionaire and the anchor of the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Elon Musk saw his staffers attempt or succeed in accessing databases in various departments, supercharge a ...

The Hill - Feb. 8

3 men 'in DOGE shirts' show up at San Francisco City Hall demanding files: Sheriff

Three men in DOGE shirts showed up to San Francisco City Hall demanding city files. Authorities do not believe the men were actually DOGE representatives.

ABC News - 5d

Sunday shows preview: Trump's Russia-Ukraine moves rattle allies; Dems play defense against DOGE

President Trump’s push to secure a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine has rattled allies over the Atlantic and has unsettled some Republican Senators who want to see Kremlin leader Vladimir ...

The Hill - 4d

3 men claiming to be from DOGE show up at SF City Hall, demand records

San Francisco city officials are investigating after three men who claimed to be from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) showed up at City Hall on Friday demanding records from offices ...

CBS News - 4d

Ukraine is stronger than Trump realizes — here’s the evidence

Here are five simple, undeniable narratives, the knowledge of which could change the dynamic for Washington during the Saudi talks this week.

The Hill - 1d

Congress must prevent a mass-amnesty for COVID fraud

Don't give criminals and fraudsters a “get out of jail free” card for COVID fraud.

The Hill - Feb. 8

Steve Bannon pleads guilty in donor fraud case

Steve Bannon won't serve any time behind bars after pleading guilty under a plea agreement in a New York state case for his role in a plot to defraud donors to a nonprofit. CBS News' Katrina ...

CBS News - Feb. 11

No Evidence of Hate Crime in Transgender Man’s Killing in Upstate N.Y., Investigators Say

Law enforcement officials in upstate New York say that the torture and killing of Sam Norquist, 24, did not appear to be a hate crime.

The New York Times - 2d

Idaho college killings: Judge makes ruling on key DNA evidence

The judge overseeing the case of the man charged with killing four Idaho college students in 2022 has denied his request to exclude potentially critical DNA.

ABC News - 16h

Judge in Idaho killings case makes ruling on key evidence

Bryan Kohberger's lawyers argued law enforcement violated his constitutional rights when they used Investigative Genetic Genealogy to identify possible suspects.

CBS News - 9h

Judge rules key DNA evidence can be used in Bryan Kohberger trial

A judge denied the defense's request to exclude DNA evidence linking Bryan Kohberger to the 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students. The ruling marks a major win for prosecutors ahead of ...

CBS News - 5h

High Court approval in assisted dying bill to be dropped

Changes to proposed legislation may cost it backing of wavering supporters

Financial Times - Feb. 11

FDA approves new genetic disorder drug

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new drug to treat a disorder causing the growth of noncancerous tumors on nerves throughout the body. The federal agency said on Tuesday it ...

The Hill - Feb. 12

Ukrainian Lawmakers Approve Contentious Purchase of Nuclear Reactors

Opponents of the project say it is costly, will take far too long to strengthen Ukraine’s battered power supply and opens the door to corruption.

The New York Times - Feb. 12

What is Zelensky's actual approval rating in Ukraine?

President Trump this week ramped up attacks on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, accusing him of somehow causing Russia's invasion nearly three years ago, calling him a dictator and saying he ...

The Hill - 1d

Trump administration rescinds approval of NYC congestion pricing

Click for the latest from The Hill. {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump administration rescinds approval of NYC congestion pricing The Trump administration has ...

The Hill - 22h

Trump administration pulls approval for NYC congestion pricing

The Trump administration is pulling the plug NYC congestion pricing, but Gov. Kathy Hochul and the MTA are fighting to keep it.

CBS News - 9h

US tech will pay a price for Trump’s approval

The risks of a backlash are rising and could galvanise European competitors

Financial Times - 2h

Casinos, high-rises and fraud: The BBC visits a bizarre city built on scams

A haven for the super rich, or a city built on scams? The BBC was invited to find out.

BBC News - Feb. 6

Trump predicts ‘billions’ of dollars of Pentagon fraud in Fox News interview

President targets education department and military in pre-Super Bowl chat and repeats wish for Canada to be 51st state. Super Bowl 2025 – live updates Donald Trump said that he expects Elon ...

The Guardian - Feb. 9

Steve Bannon pleads guilty in border wall fraud case

Steve Bannon, the confidant of President Donald Trump, pleaded guilty Tuesday to defrauding New Yorkers who donated to "We Build the Wall," an online fundraiser.

ABC News - Feb. 11

Bannon pleads guilty in border wall fraud case, avoids jail time

Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon pleaded guilty Tuesday in his fraud case related to a privately built border wall — a deal that will allow him to avoid jail time. Bannon, a right-wing media ...

The Hill - Feb. 11

Bannon pleads guilty in "We Build the Wall" donor fraud case

Trump ally Steve Bannon entered a guilty plea Tuesday for his role in a plot to defraud donors to a nonprofit devoted to building a wall on the U.S. southern border.

CBS News - Feb. 11

Steve Bannon pleads guilty in border wall fraud case

Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon has pleaded guilty to fraud in the so-called "We Build the Wall" scheme. Attorney and CBS News political reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.

CBS News - Feb. 11

Steve Bannon pleads guilty to fraud charge in border wall case

Trump ally will avoid jail time over scheme related to duping those who donated to private effort to build barrier. Steve Bannon pleaded guilty on Tuesday to a fraud charge related to duping ...

The Guardian - Feb. 11

DOGE "receipts" show approved spending, not evidence of fraud

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