government efficiency
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles' Candid Remarks About Trump and Administration Dynamics Spark Controversy
Dec 17, 2025 11:44 am CST
In a revealing Vanity Fair interview, White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles described President Trump as having an "alcoholic's personality" despite being a teetotaler and offered frank assessments of key administration figures including Vice President JD Vance and tech billionaire Elon Musk. While Trump affirmed his support for Wiles following the publication, the candid remarks have sparked controversy and prompted public defenses from cabinet members, highlighting the complex dynamics within the administration.
White House Chief of Staff Reveals Candid Insights About Trump's Inner Circle and Administration Tensions
Dec 17, 2025 02:34 am CST
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles' candid Vanity Fair interview reveals controversial assessments of Trump's inner circle, including calling Elon Musk an "avowed" ketamine user and JD Vance a "conspiracy theorist." The explosive revelations highlight internal tensions, policy disagreements, and political retribution within the administration, while the White House attempts to minimize fallout from these frank admissions.
Japan Launches DOGE-Inspired Office to Combat Budget Waste and Ensure Fiscal Sustainability
Nov 25, 2025 09:30 pm CST
Japan establishes a new government efficiency office inspired by Trump's DOGE to address budget waste concerns amid a $135 billion stimulus package. Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama emphasizes fiscal sustainability while the 30-member team will focus on reviewing low-impact programs, with full implementation expected next year.
Trump's DOGE Department Refutes Shutdown Reports and Highlights $335M in Recent Taxpayer Savings
Nov 25, 2025 05:44 pm CST
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has officially denied reports of its shutdown, declaring it remains fully operational under the Trump administration. Despite leadership changes following Elon Musk's departure, DOGE claims continued success in government streamlining efforts, including recent termination of 78 contracts saving $335 million in taxpayer funds, while former staff members transition to other key government positions.
Elon Musk's Missed Opportunity to Transform US Government: Biographer Walter Isaacson's Critical Assessment
Nov 18, 2025 05:11 pm CST
Walter Isaacson, author of Elon Musk's 2023 biography, expresses disappointment over how the tech billionaire approached his role in government. Despite having potential to improve government operations through his efficiency expertise, Musk's tenure at the Department of Government Efficiency featured controversial staff cuts and reorganizations before his departure and subsequent launch of the America Party, representing his complete political transformation from former Democratic supporter to populist political figure.
Laid Off By DOGE, Trump Administration Calls Federal Employees Back To Work
Sep 24, 2025 03:55 pm CST
Hundreds of federal employees who lost their jobs in Elon Musk's cost-cutting blitz are being asked to return to work.
Immigration Crackdown To Tariffs: How Americans Rated Trump Policies
Sep 24, 2025 10:40 am CST
As US President Donald Trump completed eight months in the White House, Americans graded his second presidency based on his top policies, including his crackdown on immigration, crime, and imposition of tariffs.
100 Days Later, US Federal Workers Navigate Wreckage From Musk's DOGE
Sep 15, 2025 10:38 am CST
Roughly 100 days after Elon Musk's dramatic departure from the Trump White House, federal workers are still grappling with the lasting damage from his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).