Treasury Management
How much money has the Department of Government Efficiency (Doge) saved taxpayers so far?
According to the clip, the Department of Government Efficiency (Doge) has saved taxpayers approximately $50 billion so far. This substantial amount comes despite facing numerous legal challenges, primarily from Democrats who are pushing back against Doge's efforts to streamline and declutter the federal government. The White House appears to be defending these cost-cutting measures through Press Secretary Caroline Levitt, who is mentioned as joining to address criticisms. The clip also notes that additional potential savings could be significant, particularly given findings at the Treasury Department about untraceable payments totaling $4.7 trillion.
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Fox News
00:00 - 00:28
Why has Elon Musk called for an audit of the United States gold reserves at Fort Knox?
Elon Musk's call for an audit of Fort Knox's gold reserves appears to be driven by concerns about transparency and accountability regarding this massive national treasure. The audit request has sparked discussions about the current status of the gold, with several conspiracy theories circulating on social media about the reserves. The audit would aim to verify the actual gold holdings at Fort Knox, which haven't undergone a comprehensive external review since the 1950s. This initiative highlights broader questions about government transparency and the proper accounting of national assets valued at approximately $425 billion.
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WION
00:00 - 00:24
Why are there concerns about the U.S. gold reserves at Fort Knox?
Concerns about the U.S. gold reserves stem from the fact that they are not subjected to annual external reviews, raising transparency issues among critics and lawmakers. The gold reserves, valued at approximately $425 billion and totaling over 8,100 tonnes, represent the world's largest gold holdings and a critical component of national financial security. Fort Knox alone reportedly contains around 147.3 billion troy ounces (equivalent to about 4,580 tonnes) of gold. The initiative to audit these reserves follows revelations about the lack of independent verification, which has fueled skepticism and prompted figures like Elon Musk and Senator Rand Paul to call for a comprehensive examination of this massive national treasure.
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00:31 - 01:22
When was the last comprehensive audit of Fort Knox's gold reserves conducted and what has been the status of verification since then?
The last comprehensive audit of Fort Knox's gold reserves was conducted in the 1950s, with only a partial inspection taking place in 1974. Since then, there have been no independent verifications of the gold, which is reportedly valued at approximately $425 billion. This lack of regular auditing has fueled conspiracy theories and public skepticism about whether the gold remains intact in its entirety. In 2017, former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell visited Fort Knox, but did not conduct an official audit, leaving questions about transparency unanswered.
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WION
02:08 - 02:46
What is Senator Rand Paul advocating for regarding the U.S. gold reserves?
Senator Rand Paul has been advocating for greater scrutiny of the United States gold reserves, particularly highlighting the lack of yearly audits. During an appearance on Fox and Friends, he emphasized that 'the more sunlight the better when it comes to government transparency regarding public assets.' His push for transparency was reinforced following Elon Musk's inquiry about whether the gold reserves are reviewed annually. Paul's response to Musk's question indicates his commitment to increasing accountability for this significant public asset, estimated to be worth $425 billion.
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01:39 - 02:04
When and where will the exclusive interview with Donald Trump and Elon Musk air?
The exclusive interview featuring Donald Trump and Elon Musk will air at 9:00 PM Eastern time on the FOX News Channel. As noted in the clip, this will be the first time viewers can hear this conversation, which is being presented as a significant media event. Sean Hannity is conducting the interview, which is being promoted as a must-watch broadcast that viewers "should not miss." The exclusive nature of the conversation is emphasized throughout the promotional clip.
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Fox News
05:34 - 05:45