![Musk's controversial proposal that would save billions picks up steam](/static/images/error.jpg)
Musk's controversial proposal that would save billions picks up steam
Daily MailOne of the most controversial proposals from Elon Musk 's Department of Government Efficiency is gaining support as he and lawmakers look to cut costs. As it stands, that debt totals $36.2 trillion dollars, but Musk estimates that DOGE could cut 'at least $2 trillion' from the current White House 's $6.5 trillion budget in the near term. South Carolina Republican Rep. Ralph Norman told DailyMail.com DOGE 'absolutely' should target foreign aid, though he admitted slashing funding to Israel is off the table. Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Ga., a physician, suggested that DOGE look into cutting Medicare and Medicaid fraud, which he says would cut hundreds of billions of dollars in government spending over the next 10 years. Medicaid fraud $413 billion in the next 10 years,' he said, arguing that reforms in this sector would make far more meaningful spending cuts than suspending foreign aid payments.
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Column: Trump isn’t an isolationist. He’s a bully — and that’s hurting U.S. influence in the world
LA Times![Foreign dictators rejoice as Elon Musk takes wrecking ball to U.S. foreign aid: report](/static/images/error.jpg)
Foreign dictators rejoice as Elon Musk takes wrecking ball to U.S. foreign aid: report
Raw Story![US aid was long a lifeline for Eastern Europe. Trump cuts are sending shockwaves through the region](/static/images/error.jpg)
US aid was long a lifeline for Eastern Europe. Trump cuts are sending shockwaves through the region
Associated Press![Which countries will Trump’s foreign aid suspension hurt most?](/static/images/error.jpg)
Which countries will Trump’s foreign aid suspension hurt most?
Al Jazeera![Pauses on US foreign aid and other grants send funders and nonprofits scrambling](/static/images/error.jpg)
Pauses on US foreign aid and other grants send funders and nonprofits scrambling
Associated Press![U.S. shutdown on foreign aid is hitting from Africa to Asia to Ukraine. Here’s how](/static/images/error.jpg)
U.S. shutdown on foreign aid is hitting from Africa to Asia to Ukraine. Here’s how
LA Times![Pulling aid from Ukraine shows Trump is no ally to the West](/static/images/error.jpg)
Pulling aid from Ukraine shows Trump is no ally to the West
The Independent![US freezes new funding for most foreign aid programs worldwide except Israel and Egypt](/static/images/error.jpg)
US freezes new funding for most foreign aid programs worldwide except Israel and Egypt
The Hindu![US disburses $20 billion Ukraine loan backed by profits from Russian assets](/static/images/error.jpg)
US disburses $20 billion Ukraine loan backed by profits from Russian assets
Deccan Chronicle![As the world waits for Trump, time runs out for Biden to help Ukraine](/static/images/error.jpg)
As the world waits for Trump, time runs out for Biden to help Ukraine
Politico![US will send $1.7 billion in military aid to Ukraine](/static/images/error.jpg)
US will send $1.7 billion in military aid to Ukraine
Associated Press![Trump criticizes US aid to Ukraine, promises to “have that settled” if reelected](/static/images/error.jpg)
Trump criticizes US aid to Ukraine, promises to “have that settled” if reelected
Salon![Aid for war: On the United States Senate and aid package](/static/images/error.jpg)
Aid for war: On the United States Senate and aid package
The Hindu![What is in the mega $95billion foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan passed by Congress](/static/images/error.jpg)
What is in the mega $95billion foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan passed by Congress
Daily Mail![BIG relief to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan as US Senate overwhelmingly passes USD 95 billion aid](/static/images/error.jpg)
BIG relief to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan as US Senate overwhelmingly passes USD 95 billion aid
India TV News![Ukrainian and Western leaders praise Washington's $95 billion aid package as Kremlin warns of further ruin](/static/images/error.jpg)
Ukrainian and Western leaders praise Washington's $95 billion aid package as Kremlin warns of further ruin
ABC![Biden wants people to know most of the money he's seeking for Ukraine would be spent in the US](/static/images/error.jpg)
Biden wants people to know most of the money he's seeking for Ukraine would be spent in the US
Hindustan Times![Biden wants people to know most of the money he’s seeking for Ukraine would be spent in the US](/static/images/error.jpg)
Biden wants people to know most of the money he’s seeking for Ukraine would be spent in the US
Associated Press![Ukraine's Zelenskyy says foreign aid delays are making life 'very difficult' on the front line](/static/images/error.jpg)
Ukraine's Zelenskyy says foreign aid delays are making life 'very difficult' on the front line
The Independent![Elon Musk questions US aid to Ukraine, says ‘no chance’ that Putin could lose the war](/static/images/error.jpg)
Elon Musk questions US aid to Ukraine, says ‘no chance’ that Putin could lose the war
Hindustan Times![US Senate clears long-delayed $95billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan](/static/images/error.jpg)
US Senate clears long-delayed $95billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
Hindustan Times![Ukraine’s $30 billion problem: How to keep fighting without foreign aid](/static/images/error.jpg)
Ukraine’s $30 billion problem: How to keep fighting without foreign aid
Live Mint![US assistance to Ukraine has ‘ground to a halt’ amid political infighting, White House says](/static/images/error.jpg)
US assistance to Ukraine has ‘ground to a halt’ amid political infighting, White House says
The Independent![US sanctions aid for Ukraine, but this tranche may be the last…](/static/images/error.jpg)
US sanctions aid for Ukraine, but this tranche may be the last…
Live Mint![US releases fresh $250 million aid to fund Ukraine's war against Russia](/static/images/error.jpg)
US releases fresh $250 million aid to fund Ukraine's war against Russia
Hindustan Times![Ukraine secures desperately needed funds from World Bank](/static/images/error.jpg)
Ukraine secures desperately needed funds from World Bank
Al Jazeera![U.S. keeps funds for Ukraine flowing despite congressional constraints](/static/images/error.jpg)
U.S. keeps funds for Ukraine flowing despite congressional constraints
The Hindu![How the US keeps funding Ukraine's military — even as it says it's out of money](/static/images/error.jpg)
How the US keeps funding Ukraine's military — even as it says it's out of money
The Independent![US announces new weapons aid for Ukraine as Congress is stalled on more funding](/static/images/error.jpg)
US announces new weapons aid for Ukraine as Congress is stalled on more funding
Associated Press![Ukraine aid to run out by year's end, White House warns](/static/images/error.jpg)
Ukraine aid to run out by year's end, White House warns
The Hindu![U.S. is running out of money to help Ukraine fight Russia’s invasion, White House warns](/static/images/error.jpg)
U.S. is running out of money to help Ukraine fight Russia’s invasion, White House warns
LA Times![Biden asks Congress to secure $105 billion for Ukraine, Israel, the border and more](/static/images/error.jpg)
Biden asks Congress to secure $105 billion for Ukraine, Israel, the border and more
Associated Press![Aid to Ukraine: Where the money in their war against Russia is coming from](/static/images/error.jpg)
Aid to Ukraine: Where the money in their war against Russia is coming from
CNN![Supporters of US aid to Ukraine are watching the turmoil in the House with growing alarm](/static/images/error.jpg)
Supporters of US aid to Ukraine are watching the turmoil in the House with growing alarm
Associated Press![US aid to Ukraine may hit a road block if Congress spending bill logjam continues](/static/images/error.jpg)
US aid to Ukraine may hit a road block if Congress spending bill logjam continues
Firstpost![US announces new $600 million aid package for Ukraine to boost counteroffensive](/static/images/error.jpg)
US announces new $600 million aid package for Ukraine to boost counteroffensive
Associated Press![US announces new $250 million military assistance package for Ukraine](/static/images/error.jpg)
US announces new $250 million military assistance package for Ukraine
India Today![US approves $1.3 billion package of long-term military aid for Ukraine](/static/images/error.jpg)
US approves $1.3 billion package of long-term military aid for Ukraine
Associated Press![US to provide Ukraine $1.2 billion in long-term security aid](/static/images/error.jpg)
US to provide Ukraine $1.2 billion in long-term security aid
The Independent![’Will cut foreign aid for…’: Nikki Haley’s warning for Pakistan, China](/static/images/error.jpg)
’Will cut foreign aid for…’: Nikki Haley’s warning for Pakistan, China
Live Mint![US sending $275 million in military aid to Ukraine](/static/images/error.jpg)
US sending $275 million in military aid to Ukraine
Associated Press![AP source: Funding bill includes more than $12B on Ukraine](/static/images/error.jpg)
AP source: Funding bill includes more than $12B on Ukraine
Associated Press![Biden Announces Nearly $3 Billion In Ukraine Military Aid For Years Ahead](/static/images/error.jpg)
Biden Announces Nearly $3 Billion In Ukraine Military Aid For Years Ahead
Huff Post![Biden announces nearly $3 billion in new Ukraine military aid for the years ahead](/static/images/error.jpg)
Biden announces nearly $3 billion in new Ukraine military aid for the years ahead
LA Times![US pledges $1 billion more rockets, other arms for Ukraine](/static/images/error.jpg)
US pledges $1 billion more rockets, other arms for Ukraine
Daily Mail![US announces fresh military and financial aid for Ukraine](/static/images/error.jpg)
US announces fresh military and financial aid for Ukraine
Al Jazeera![‘Unprecedented’: US Congress passes massive Ukraine aid package](/static/images/error.jpg)
‘Unprecedented’: US Congress passes massive Ukraine aid package
Al Jazeera![Majority of Americans back sanctions on Russia and aid to Ukraine, new poll finds](/static/images/error.jpg)
Majority of Americans back sanctions on Russia and aid to Ukraine, new poll finds
The Independent![US President Biden to Seek $33 Billion for Ukraine, A Massive Jump in Funding](/static/images/error.jpg)
US President Biden to Seek $33 Billion for Ukraine, A Massive Jump in Funding
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