DOGE Deactivates 470,000 Federal Credit Cards

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk and established by President Donald Trump, has deactivated approximately 470,000 government credit cards across more than 30 federal agencies in an effort to reduce wasteful spending and curb fraud. This action follows an audit that revealed 4.6 million active government credit cards with annual spending totaling about $40 billion. The initiative is part of a broader campaign to streamline government operations, which has also led to recommendations for firing over 200,000 federal employees and more than 75,000 voluntary resignations. While DOGE reports significant savings and expanded oversight, some agencies have experienced temporary operational disruptions, such as the Transportation Security Administration's inability to make certain purchases. The department's activities have faced legal challenges, with some courts temporarily blocking or restricting DOGE's access to agency systems. Despite this, DOGE continues its efforts to audit and deactivate unused or unnecessary credit cards.