Sen. Blackburn Introduces DOGE Efficiency Legislation

Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe Jr. testified before Congress about the agency's failures in securing safety during two assassination attempts against Donald Trump, acknowledging significant operational gaps. He outlined measures the Secret Service plans to implement, including increased use of drones, structural changes, and enhancing Trump's security detail. Meanwhile, Senator Marsha Blackburn announced her intention to introduce the DOGE Act, which aims to freeze federal hiring and relocate agencies out of Washington, D.C., aligning with the proposed Department of Government Efficiency led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy. The DOGE initiative, inspired by the popular meme and cryptocurrency Dogecoin, seeks to reform government operations and reduce waste. Blackburn's legislation reflects her ongoing efforts to eliminate inefficiencies in the federal workforce, echoing her previous attempts to move agency headquarters to economically beneficial locations. These developments highlight a growing focus on government reform amidst ongoing safety concerns for high-profile political figures.