House Speaker Johnson unveils plan to cut government spending through new efficiency initiative

House Speaker Mike Johnson announced plans to cut government spending through a new initiative called the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). He aims to reduce wasteful expenditures and streamline government operations. Johnson expressed intentions to target funding for organizations like Planned Parenthood and PBS. He emphasized the need to reduce the size of government and improve efficiency. President-elect Donald Trump appointed Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk to lead DOGE. Johnson plans to hold a brainstorming session with Republican lawmakers to identify areas for cuts and improve oversight.