Government waste is nothing new. For years, reports from Republican Sen. Rand Paul’s Festivus Report and the Government Accountability Office have detailed billions in taxpayer dollars squandered on frivolous projects—yet little has changed.
The Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, initiative has joined the fight, once again exposing inefficiencies, fraud, and abuse. However, unless Congress steps in to act on these findings and assist DOGE’s efforts, DOGE risks becoming just another well-intentioned initiative that fails to deliver lasting reform.
Billions of taxpayer dollars continue to flow into wasteful programs, from absurd research grants to bloated administrative costs.
While DOGE has made significant strides in identifying these inefficiencies, reform also requires legislative action. Congress must acknowledge these findings, implement meaningful…
