White House officials claim roughly $160 billion in savings as anti-waste push continues Speakers in a brief exchange said White House officials are pursuing cuts across foreign aid, green energy programs, infrastructure, Medicaid and the Education Department and claimed the administration has achieved about $160 billion in savings, with more actions expected in 2026.

White House officials claim a staggering $160 billion in savings from cutting government waste, but are we seeing the full picture?

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Treasury tells House committee Do Not Pay needs more data access to stop improper payments Treasury witnesses told a House Oversight subcommittee that Do Not Pay can scale pre-payment checks but needs statutory access to key federal datasets (tax IDs, Social Security numbers, death data) and additional modernized inputs to prevent billions in improper payments.

Treasury officials revealed that a lack of access to critical data could have prevented $28 billion in improper payments last year, highlighting urgent needs for reform.

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Governor Prepares for Potential Federal Lawsuit Over Keep Washington Working Act Governor discusses state preparedness amid federal threats regarding immigration policies.

Governor Ferguson faces an uncertain future as he vows to protect Washington's immigrant rights amidst looming federal threats and potential legal battles.

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