Summary
House Speaker Mike Johnson plans to cut 75% of federal agencies, reducing them from 428 to 99, in collaboration with Elon Musk’s “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE), led by Vivek Ramaswamy.
Johnson’s agenda includes defunding PBS, Planned Parenthood, and curbing the “administrative state” through legislation and executive orders under Donald Trump.
Critics warn such cuts would impact jobs, healthcare, and essential services.
Backed by recent Supreme Court rulings limiting agency authority, Johnson and DOGE aim to reduce federal regulations, sparking significant debate over these drastic proposals.
Seeing as how there’s a growing dissent toward politicians and health-care CEOs, maybe bringing up axes isn’t the smartest thing right now?
Of course I’m joking, but 75%? Why not an equally plausible number like 120% of federal agencies?
There are no consequences if it’s legal.
This is typical melee weapon escalation. First they came for my axe. Then they came for my zweihänder. Finally they came for my quarter staff.