The WasteWatcher

A Penny Saved From Production Means Dollars Earned for Taxpayers
President Trump's announcement that the U.S. Mint will halt production of the penny is good news for taxpayers.

USPS Reforms Must Be Included in Reconciliation
Congress must include reforms to the USPS in reconciliation and DOGE should take a close look as well.

Joint Strike Fighter Limited by Inadequate Software
The F-35’s software development is plagued by underperformance and delays, raising serious concerns about the JSF’s reliability.

FDA Recognizes Value of Tobacco Harm Reduction
Regulators approve less-harmful alternative to tobacco.

The Savings from Broadband Bulk Billing Are Saved
A Biden-era effort to ban cost-saving bulk billing of internet services has been halted by new FCC Chairman Brendan Carr.

President Trump Saves Money Just By Creating DOGE
President Trump takes steps to improve government programs by transforming USDS into U.S. DOGE Service.

Navy and Congress Share Blame for Ship Modernization Waste
The Navy wasted nearly half of the money spent on modernizing seven cruisers; members of Congress are also to blame.

Hospitals Abuse 340B Program at the Expense of Vulnerable Patients
The 340B Drug Pricing Program allows hospitals to prioritize profits over patients.

The CFPB’s Desperate, Final Gasp Under Biden
The CFPB has been attempting to overreach its authority in the final days of the Biden administration.

Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Overturns the FCC's Net Neutrality Rules
Federal Appeals Court correctly finds the FCC had no authority to impose new net neutrality rules.

Ending Regional Commissions: A Prime Cut for DOGE
Congress can advance government efficiency by cutting corporate welfare programs.

States Should Prepare for a Rainy Day
Some states have built healthy emergency funding reserves; others may leave their taxpayers out in the cold.