Musk, 2 trillion and federal budget

Elon Musk now has a new, lower target number for DOGE’s budget cuts
Elon Musk walked back his previous claim that he could cut at least $2 trillion from the federal budget, saying Wednesday that half that amount would be “an epic outcome.”
Elon Musk says cutting $2 trillion from the federal budget is a 'best-case outcome'
In a Wednesday interview on X, Elon Musk said cuts of $2 trillion to the federal budget might not be possible and was a "best-case outcome."
Musk Acknowledges $2 Trillion Spending Cut Goal a Long Shot
Elon Musk, who U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has tapped to oversee a government cost-cutting effort, acknowledged that his declared goal of cutting $2 trillion in spending from the $6.8 trillion federal budget would be a long shot.
Elon Musk admits his pledge to cut $2T in spending probably isn’t realistic
Elon Musk is backing away from his campaign trail commitment to trim $2 trillion in government spending. While stumping for Donald Trump days before November’s presidential election, the billionaire GOP donor told cheering fans he would help the new administration cut “at least” that amount from the federal budget.
Musk Eyes $1 Tn US Spending Cut, Walking Back Earlier Goal
Elon Musk, who has been tasked by President-elect Donald Trump to lead a government efficiency commission, has acknowledged his goal of slashing federal spending would be tricky -- now eyeing $1 trillion in cuts,
‘It’s not a real department’: LOL, Elon Musk’s DOGE won’t get $2 trillion after all
Elon Musk backtracked on his claim that his fake government department, the Department of Government Efficient (DOGE), will achieve $2 trillion in budget cuts. Following his generous contributions to Donald Trump’s presidential campaign,

Los Angeles fire department, Budget Cuts

Governor-elect Ferguson proposes 6% budget cuts

Column: Newsom’s new budget sounds more Republican than radical left
Gov. Gavin Newsom gave a quick preview of his budget on Monday, sounding a moderate note after the crushing presidential ...
Money can’t buy happiness, but a well-crafted budget might help
Popular budgeting app YNAB has a cult-like following, and its founder credits the net positive created by viewing money as ...
As the L.A. fires rage, Mayor Karen Bass faces fierce criticism for overseas trip, budget cuts
As the most destructive fire in Los Angeles area history rages, Mayor Karen Bass faces criticism over the timing of an ...
After 2 years of shortfalls, California governor proposes $322B budget with no deficit
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed a $322 billion budget without a deficit. It’s a welcome change after two years of ...
Illinois Braces for Budget Hit on ‘Unpredictable’ Trump
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker on Wednesday said his administration is preparing for potential budget hits from the incoming ...
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a $322.2 billion budget with no deficit. Here’s what’s in it
California no longer faces a budget deficit, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday, two months after budget officials projected a $2 ...
LA Times owner blames mayor for cutting fire department budget ahead of wildfires: 'Competence matters'
Los Angeles Times owner Dr. Pat Soon-Shiong remarked how Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass cut the fire department’s budget prior ...
Massachusetts budget writers expect to collect $2.4B from ‘Millionaires tax’ in FY26
State budget writers expect to collect $2.4 billion in revenue from a surtax on incomes over $1 million dubbed the “Fair ...