Trump Cabinet Highlights Spending Cuts as Musk's Role in Government Efficiency Grows
President Trump and Elon Musk lead a Cabinet meeting addressing federal cost-cutting efforts, while tensions over the pace of changes persist.
- President Trump held a Cabinet meeting on Monday, emphasizing agency efforts to eliminate 'wasteful' programs with Elon Musk's guidance through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
- Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced the cancellation of a $300,000 contract for educating queer and transgender farmers on food justice and equality.
- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy revealed collaboration with Musk and DOGE on upgrading the nation’s air traffic control systems.
- Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem reported a 50% decrease in deportations and plans to visit El Salvador to assess conditions for deportees.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio praised Trump’s diplomatic efforts, citing ongoing negotiations involving Russia and Ukraine in Saudi Arabia.