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Tag: DOGE

Elon Musk Alabama News
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.

Katie Britt and Donald Trump Alabama News
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.

Tuberville Alabama News
'Like a spoiled brat' — Tuberville slams Democrat outrage over DOGE cuts: 'They just want to spend money'

As DOGE exposes more governmental waste of taxpayer money, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) said Democrats are growing more outraged at the prospect of losing a major source of funding for their pet projects, having controlled nearly every major federal agency for years.

Steve Marshall Alabama News
AG Marshall defends DOGE’s spending cuts in federal court

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall joined 19 other states in defending President Donald Trump’s administration against lawsuits attempting to stop his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

Undergroundmine Alabama News
Former Homeland Security agent says DOGE on right track after 'life ruined' by OPM's 'egregious errors'

As President Donald Trump's team works to clean house within the federal government, much focus is being put on Elon Musk and actions by the Department of Government Efficiency. While the critics are loud, one Alabama man says he knows firsthand why some moves are being made.

Alabama Political News Anti Doge2 Alabama News
Birmingham billboards promote anti-Elon Musk, Britt backlash over potential UAB budget cuts

Two billboards in Birmingham popped up recently after Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in the new administration of President Donald Trump began scrutinizing the administration overhead of National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant research.

DOE Alabama News
Leland Whaley: We are closing the factory in D.C.

Washington is a factory that produces nothing – unless you consider bad trade deals, reckless spending, unsustainable debt, insider dealing, kickbacks, pay-to-play political contributions, and choking regulations to be products. 

Katie Britt on Fox Alabama News
Britt slams Democrat 'meltdown' over possibly losing USAID cash cow for woke, liberal causes

As DOGE leader Elon Musk works to possibly shut down the agency, Democrats are in an uproar, calling the move a constitutional crisis perpetrated by an unelected bearocrat. However, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) said that this transparency is exactly what the American people voted for.

Auburn University Alabama News
Auburn receives millions in federal grants to study butterfly wings, climate change

With the dawn of the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a massive light has been shone on federal spending and its recipients.

State Sen. Arthur Orr Alabama News
Joey Clark: Good one, Sen. Orr, but ACES ain't DOGE

Whereas, DOGE is a revolutionary project meant to move at the speed-of-Musk, ACES moves at the speed of yet another Alabama state commission.

Alabama political news arthur orr Alabama News
State Sen. Arthur Orr: Alabama working for efficient and lean state government

The recent national conversation around a federal "DOGE" – the Department of Government Efficiency – has sparked important conversations about streamlining government and reducing waste.

Athens Library 1 Alabama News
Jennifer Oliver O'Connell: Athens-Limestone Public Library could use the AL DOGE

These citizens of Limestone County would be wise to request the presence of an ALDOGE representative. As past meetings involving the Athens City Council have shown, they seem to have little interest in citizen self-governance.

Alabama political news elon vivek Alabama News
Charles Kiplinger: Bringing DOGE to the local level

Alabama has awakened, saying that we need our own DOGE to be fiscally sound and cut waste. Where was this concept for the past 40 – 50 years?

Alabama political news Ramaswamy Alabama News
Gerrick Wilkins: Alabama needs its own Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)

As a conservative who values fiscal responsibility, I’d rarely endorse a new government initiative. Yet, the recent establishment of the federal Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, excites me.

guns and ammo Alabama News
Tuberville on efforts to abolish the ATF: 'All I’m for is shaking things up and giving the power back to the people'

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) gave a tentatively supportive outlook on efforts to abolish the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, which has already received backing from some Alabama congressmen.

Elon Musk Alabama News
Joey Clark: Chainsaws, wrecking balls and DOGE common sense

Milei is right. Musk and Ramaswamy must “cut to the chase” and “push it to the very limit” when it comes to cutting the administrative state.

Mc Clintock and Palmer Alabama News
Palmer supports Musk, Ramaswamy, DOGE effort: 'Nobody should be in panic mode'

U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) joined U.S. Rep. Tom McClintock (R-Calif.) on Fox Business Network's "The Bottom Line" on Thursday to talk about the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

Tuberville Alabama News
Tuberville on new Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency: ‘Best thing’ Trump has done so far

The new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is the “best thing” President-elect Donald Trump has done so far, according to U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn).

Palmer720 Alabama News
Palmer to join newly formed DOGE House Caucus – ‘Looking forward to bringing back fiscal responsibility to Capitol Hill’

U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) announced on Wednesday that is joining the Department of Government Efficiency Caucus in the House to support President-elect Donald Trump's mission to cut government waste.