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The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is an advisory body created by President Donald Trump to recommend federal spending cuts and find fraud and improper payments. Billionaire business owner Elon Musk heads up the initiative, which is not a conventional government agency.

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Trump and Musk’s public attacks on each other add to questions about DOGE’s accomplishments, future

Trump and Musk’s public attacks on each other add to questions about DOGE’s accomplishments, future

By Madison Czopek • June 5, 2025
Fact-checking Donald Trump as DOGE adviser Elon Musk leaves White House

Fact-checking Donald Trump as DOGE adviser Elon Musk leaves White House

By Madison Czopek • May 30, 2025
Elon Musk’s ‘mind-blowing’ chart isn’t new: People with work permits get Social Security numbers

Elon Musk’s ‘mind-blowing’ chart isn’t new: People with work permits get Social Security numbers

By Maria Ramirez Uribe • April 2, 2025
The facts behind the 19 programs President Donald Trump described as ‘waste’

The facts behind the 19 programs President Donald Trump described as ‘waste’

By Grace Abels • March 12, 2025
Can House Republicans cut $880 billion without slashing Medicaid? It’s likely impossible.

Can House Republicans cut $880 billion without slashing Medicaid? It’s likely impossible.

By Madison Czopek • March 11, 2025
Why claims that DOGE ended a lease on Obama’s Chicago presidential library are misleading

Why claims that DOGE ended a lease on Obama’s Chicago presidential library are misleading

By Jeff Cercone • March 7, 2025
Fact-checking President Donald Trump’s address to joint session of Congress

Fact-checking President Donald Trump’s address to joint session of Congress

By PolitiFact Staff • March 5, 2025
Fact-checking Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on insurance rates, education and gun laws

Fact-checking Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on insurance rates, education and gun laws

By Jeff Cercone • March 5, 2025
Is Donald Trump keeping his promises on immigration, tariffs and DOGE?

Is Donald Trump keeping his promises on immigration, tariffs and DOGE?

By Louis Jacobson • March 3, 2025
How does the US spend taxpayer money? What to know as DOGE, Elon Musk look for cuts

How does the US spend taxpayer money? What to know as DOGE, Elon Musk look for cuts

By Louis Jacobson • February 24, 2025
DOGE touts billions in canceled government contracts. Where are the numbers coming from?

DOGE touts billions in canceled government contracts. Where are the numbers coming from?

By Caleb McCullough • February 21, 2025
Are 150-year-old Americans receiving Social Security checks, as Elon Musk said?

Are 150-year-old Americans receiving Social Security checks, as Elon Musk said?

By Louis Jacobson • February 17, 2025
Trump, Musk claim government 'fraud' without showing proof. How common is federal fraud, abuse?

Trump, Musk claim government 'fraud' without showing proof. How common is federal fraud, abuse?

By Claire Cranford • February 13, 2025
Do Elon Musk and DOGE have power to cut spending, close agencies?

Do Elon Musk and DOGE have power to cut spending, close agencies?

By Louis Jacobson • February 7, 2025
Claims about Politico, ‘DEI musical’ and USAID spending distort the facts

Claims about Politico, ‘DEI musical’ and USAID spending distort the facts

By Caleb McCullough • February 7, 2025
2 weeks, 450+ posts: How Elon Musk uses his X profile to push FEMA, immigration, voting falsehoods

2 weeks, 450+ posts: How Elon Musk uses his X profile to push FEMA, immigration, voting falsehoods

By Madison Czopek • October 23, 2024
As Joe Biden announces his reelection bid, how has the economy fared on his watch?

As Joe Biden announces his reelection bid, how has the economy fared on his watch?

By Louis Jacobson • April 25, 2023