Associated Press reported that a Budget Lab analysis of Treasury data showed federal money flowing out faster than in the prior two years, even after mass terminations and contract cancellations under Trump adviser Elon Musk and OMB director Russell Vought.
Federal outlays accelerated during Musk's DOGE tenure
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- 2025-05-30
- Evidence status
- reported
- Current status
- Aggregate spending was rising faster than in the prior two years
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