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White House Doubles Down on Efficiency Drive as Budget Battle Heats Up

Washington, D.C. – As debates over federal spending intensify, the White House is charging ahead with an ambitious plan to cut waste and boost efficiency across government operations. At the center of this effort? The newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) — a bold initiative with Silicon Valley brainpower behind it.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt defended the move this week, pointing to bipartisan calls for smarter government stretching back decades.

“This isn’t about politics—it’s about performance,” Leavitt emphasized. “Presidents Clinton, Obama, and even Biden himself have echoed the same message: get smarter about spending.”

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Old footage has resurfaced online showing Clinton, Obama, and Biden all advocating for leaner government. Clinton’s 1990s reform push—featuring major workforce reductions and agency consolidations—was even credited with producing rare budget surpluses.

Today, however, the situation is far more urgent. The national deficit has surged past $1.8 trillion, and interest payments on federal debt now total more than $880 billion annually.

Enter DOGE: A 21st-Century Overhaul

DOGE, modeled after the U.S. Digital Service but with a broader mission, is being advised by Elon Musk and his team. The goal? Take a hard look at outdated systems, eliminate inefficiencies, and make sure taxpayer dollars go further.

Critics have voiced concern about Silicon Valley’s growing footprint in Washington, but Leavitt was clear:

“This is about saving money and getting results—no policy overreach, just better operations.”

Pressure Mounts as Debt Climbs

With national debt now exceeding $36 trillion, some lawmakers say sweeping reform is overdue. Rep. Daniel Webster (R-FL) called the effort “essential,” adding:

“We can’t keep propping up inefficient systems. Every agency needs to show it adds value—or be restructured.”

DOGE is expected to release its first recommendations later this year, pote