DOGE Deactivates 500,000 Federal Credit Cards, Refers Illegal Voters, Cuts Savings Estimate to $150 Billion

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Updated May 9, 2025, 02:50 PM

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, announced that it has deactivated more than 500,000 government credit cards as part of an ongoing efficiency audit. These cards had processed 90 million transactions totaling $40 billion in spending for fiscal year 2024, with an average transaction of $441 and card limits set at $10,000. The audit, which now covers 32 government agencies including the General Services Administration, Department of Education, and Social Security Administration, began with approximately 4.6 million active cards. Twelve agencies have reached at least 90% audit completion. Musk commented in March that there were almost twice as many credit cards as government employees, raising concerns about potentially unlimited use. DOGE is also undertaking an initiative to build a centralized database containing personal information about millions of US residents. Reports indicate that, in some cases, security protocols have been bypassed. Critics, including members of Congress, have raised concerns about the collection of Social Security numbers, medical records, and tax data, and the risks to Americans' privacy. DOGE has been assisting the Department of Justice in identifying and referring noncitizens who have registered and voted in US elections for prosecution. This data-driven effort has reportedly resulted in dozens of referrals. Additional DOGE actions include awarding a no-bid contract to Workday for HR system management as part of staff cuts. While DOGE initially promised savings in the trillions, estimates have been revised downward to $150 billion, and some observers suggest that costs could rise. The impact of DOGE's initiatives, including federal layoffs and spending cuts, is being seen in the Washington, D.C. area, with a 25.1% increase in active home listings and families reconsidering their residency.

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Dr. David I. Ramadan

@DavidIRamadan

D.C.-area economy starts to show deep impacts of federal spending cuts https://t.co/5cZjR7XUEa

Greater Greater Washington

@ggwash

BREAKFAST LINKS 5/9/25: Washington region sees jump in number of homes for sale in April. Capital One considers interim parking garage for Tysons urban park site. Mixed-use Bridge District neighborhood opens in Ward 8: https://t.co/H3tG6463Xw

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@nomad421

No, Elon is the one pulling numbers 2-3 orders of magnitude out of his ass, and posting them publicly on insecure DOGE sites. We now know that DOGE officials have violated federal laws in impounding funds. They should be held in contempt and arrested. https://t.co/9QqjID59yt