Overview

• Elon Musk announced that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) will investigate how certain members of Congress have accumulated significant wealth despite earning $174,000 annually.
• Musk alleged that government funds sent to NGOs overseas may be funneled back to the U.S. and enrich lawmakers through complex financial networks, naming Rep. Maxine Waters, Sen. Adam Schiff, and Sen. Chuck Schumer as potential targets.
• DOGE claims to have saved $140 billion through cost-cutting measures, including terminating contracts and grants, though questions persist about the accuracy and impact of these savings.
• During a Wisconsin town hall, Musk handed out $1 million checks to two voters, a move criticized as potentially violating election laws and currently facing legal challenges.
• Musk stated that the issuance of taxpayer stimulus checks from DOGE savings depends on Congressional approval, with no timeline for a decision yet.