Event Brief
Government waste, fraud and abuse rose 13%
Filed: Apr 29, 2026 at 1:02 PM ET
Summary: Government waste, fraud and abuse increased 13% last year despite claims to cut $1 trillion from the budget.
WHO: Musk and DOGE
WHAT: Government waste, fraud and abuse rose 13% last year.
WHEN: Apr 29, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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