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Secretary of State Allen talks DOGE-style anti-fraud task force, pledges group's formation if elected lieutenant governor

During a Wednesday appearance on "Rightside Radio," Secretary of State Wes Allen discussed his intention to form a statewide anti-fraud task force, similar in its methods to the former U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), should he become the state's next lieutenant governor.

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Col. John Eidsmoe: Time to get it together, Trump and Musk!

My plea to Musk is, "Get real!" You have so much to offer, and you have accomplished so much. Don’t ruin it by unrealistic demands that will only lead to defeat. Don’t let the perfect be the enemy of the good.

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Palmer backs permanent congressional DOGE oversight amidst Trump, Musk feud — 'The DOGE mindset should not be a passing trend’

While Elon Musk and President Donald Trump spent the majority of Thursday in an online dispute over disagreements with Trump's proposed budget package, U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) is calling for Congress to cut supposedly wasteful spending found by Musk's Department of Government Efficiency.

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Palmer working on Western Hemisphere alliance to secure America's future — 'We've got to get that done'

From mining critical minerals and fixing Medicade to forming a Western hemisphere alliance, U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) is at the forefront of several key issues to secure America’s future. That’s why he recently announced plans to run for a seventh term, despite having once committed to limiting himself to five.

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DOGE cuts $7.8 million in federal DEI STEM grants from Alabama universities

The Department of Government Efficiency cut $7,774,758.19 in federal diversity, equity and inclusion grants for science, technology, engineering and mathematics to four Alabama universities last week.

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Another round of DOGE cuts hit Alabama with projected $3.5 million in savings

Another round of Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) federal grant cancellations hit Alabama in recent weeks.

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DOGE cuts Alabama AmeriCorps grants, programs

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) ordered the federal AmeriCorps agency on Friday to cut $400 million in funding to states, including Alabama.

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U.S. Rep. Moore introduces Why Does the IRS Need Guns Act: ‘We want to see agents disarmed as soon as possible’

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) introduced the Why Does the IRS Need Guns Act on Monday.

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Wahl: DOGE cuts haven’t hit Alabama libraries yet

According to Alabama Public Library Service Board chairman John Wahl, Department of Government Efficiency cuts to library federal grants haven’t affected Alabama libraries so far.

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DOGE cuts funding to Alabama Humanities Alliance

The federal Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) this week ordered the National Endowment for the Humanities to make steep reductions in its staffing and budget, including its grantmaking to states.

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Joey Clark: The paradox of DOGE cuts for the common good

As DOGE walks the tightrope – cutting and canceling government contracts across Alabama and America – certain political truths hang in the air for all Americans to judge. 

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'I'm not going to bow down’ — Strong touts record against Soros-backed ‘agitators’ calling for town halls

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) has some harsh words for protesters criticizing his support of the Trump administration, saying his record and the booming success of his district speaks for itself.

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DOGE cancels U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service office lease in Fairhope

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) recently canceled a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service office lease in Fairhope.

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Alabama Democrats slam Elon Musk’s DOGE for cutting $200 million from Department of Public Health

The Alabama Department of Public Health will have to lay off 140 employees due to federal funding cuts by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), according to U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Birmimgham).

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Allen Keller: DOGE and the synergy of all things

This spirit of change emanating from the broader U.S. government, all the way down through the larger private sector, even into our little lumber mill, suggests a unity in our world that isn’t often discussed.

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Elon Musk’s DOGE cuts $465,000 landscape design contract at Maxwell AFB

Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) canceled a Department of Defense contract for landscape design at Maxwell Air Force Base on Monday.

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State Sen. Orr: Trump’s cuts to Department of Education ‘might not be such a bad thing’

State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) recently voiced support for the proposed cuts and possible disassembly of the U.S. Department of Education touted by President Donald Trump.

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Annie Holmquist: DOGE and the 4 essentials needed to create a decent society

What then, is the real fix, the formula for building a decent society? Kirk names the following four things: religious instruction, family life, private responsibilities, rewards for good character.

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Funds to Alabama halted by U.S. Department of Education

The federal Department of Education halted all funds to Alabama Wednesday. Officials have a strategy to eliminate federal bureaucracy and send the money directly to the state.

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U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville: DOGE

We are officially over 50 days into the Trump 2.0 White House, and I can confidently say the Swamp is draining more and more by the second.

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Jim Zeigler: Alabama will be 'just fine' under DOGE cuts

Alabama programs will be just fine during the pruning of federal spending by Elon Musk and DOGE.

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Far-left, Soros-backed group Indivisible meets in Huntsville to coordinate protests, town halls against Trump, Musk

While President Donald Trump continues to enjoy relatively high approval among voters, far-left activist groups are organizing protests against him and planning town hall events to pressure Republican lawmakers into giving them a platform for their cause.

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U.S. Rep. Aderholt: DOGE’s federal lease cancellations ‘will not impact residents’ ability to access Social Security services’

Recent federal Social Security Administration lease cancellations by the Department of Government Efficiency won’t impact Alabamians' ability to access Social Security services, according to U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville).

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Elon Musk’s DOGE cancels 13 more federal office leases in Alabama

Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) recently canceled 13 more federal office leases in Alabama, saving taxpayers over $14 million.

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Phil Williams: Madness and brilliance

Sometimes the craziest ideas are the best ideas. They’re audacious, pugnacious, contumacious ... but brilliant. Crazy ideas are often what break the status quo.

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Elon Musk’s DOGE cancels 7 federal leases in Alabama

Elon Musk’s DOGE recently canceled seven federal leases in Alabama for a total taxpayer savings of $5,269,991.

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Britt vows to fight alongside Trump, DOGE to end financial harm of Alabamians, waste of taxpayer dollars

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) says the story of an Alabama man suing the government after a delay in retirement benefits “ruined his life,” is an example of why Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) efforts are important.

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