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Musk’s DOGE Claims Scrutinized: Most Savings Inaccurate

1/1/2026

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Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) claimed over 29,000 cuts to federal spending, including billion-dollar contracts and grants.
A New York Times analysis found many DOGE savings claims inaccurate, and spending rose.
The analysis found that 28 of the top 40 savings claims were wrong, including significant contracts still active.
Additionally, 80% of DOGE cancellations involved savings of $1 million or less, raising questions about impact.

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Story summary

Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) claimed over 29,000 cuts to federal spending, including billion-dollar contracts and grants.
A New York Times analysis found many DOGE savings claims inaccurate, and spending rose.
The analysis found that 28 of the top 40 savings claims were wrong, including significant contracts still active.
Additionally, 80% of DOGE cancellations involved savings of $1 million or less, raising questions about impact.