Trump Signs Orders on Spending Transparency

President Donald Trump has signed executive orders to enhance transparency in federal spending and to expand access to in vitro fertilization. The orders increase White House oversight over federal agencies, requiring them to operate under presidential authority and disclose details of wasteful programs. The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) claims it has identified over $50 billion in waste, but experts suggest the actual figure may be closer to $4 billion. Trump's administration is focused on eliminating what it terms 'ideological spending' that does not serve the national interest, with examples of canceled funding including grants for climate justice and diversity initiatives abroad. These actions are part of Trump's broader campaign to reduce government waste and strengthen control over federal expenditures.