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Warren Urges Trump to Rethink DOGE Spending Cuts

6/12/2025

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Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren called on President Trump to reconsider his spending cuts tied to Elon Musk's DOGE initiative, which fell drastically short of its $2 trillion goal, saving only $170 billion. Warren advocated for smarter savings that protect vital federal programs. Meanwhile, Musk expressed remorse for his public spat with Trump, highlighting the tension between innovation and governance.

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Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren called on President Trump to reconsider his spending cuts tied to Elon Musk's DOGE initiative, which fell drastically short of its $2 trillion goal, saving only $170 billion. Warren advocated for smarter savings that protect vital federal programs. Meanwhile, Musk expressed remorse for his public spat with Trump, highlighting the tension between innovation and governance.