The Pentagon wants an extra $200 billion for a war that started three weeks ago. Here is what that number actually means — for American history, for the federal budget, for the things the administration says it cannot afford, and for the person paying the bill.
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The Chainsaw and the Rounding Error
DOGE promised a revolution in government efficiency. The documented savings so far amount to 12 cents for every $100 the federal government spends. The disruption has been considerably larger.