Ep. 180: From Aid to Audit: Navigating USAID and DOGE Cuts [The Outstanding Podcast]

The Washington Stand’s Joshua Arnold and FRC Action’s Matt Carpenter explore recent government funding cuts, focusing on USAID and concerns over misuse of funds. Along with host Joseph Backholm, they discuss DOGE’s (Department of Governmental Efficiency) oversight, whether their actions are constitutional, and Elon Musk’s role in the shake-up. The hosts offer a Christian perspective on balancing empathy for those affected with the need for accountability, all while questioning if the federal budget can truly be balanced within two years. Resources DOGE Unearths Missing ID Codes in $4.7T Worth of Federal Spending Congressional Hearing Highlights Extent of USAID Waste, Mission Creep