Elon Musk dramatically lowers his DOGE spending cut targets (again)

Donald Trump said "more than 75" countries want to open trade negotiations with the administration. There's reason for skepticism.

Friday, April 11, 2025 TODAY'S TOP MADDOWBLOG POSTS White House says it's working on new trade deals, but it's hiding the countries' names White House says it's working on new trade deals, but it's hiding the countries' names Donald Trump said "more than 75" countries want to open trade negotiations with the administration. There's reason for skepticism. MORE Elon Musk dramatically lowers his DOGE spending cut targets (again) Elon Musk originally said he'd cut $2 trillion in federal spending. That goal was soon after cut in half. Now, the DOGE target has been slashed again. MORE Elon Musk dramatically lowers his DOGE spending cut targets (again) Elon Musk originally said he'd cut $2 trillion in federal spending. That goal was soon after cut in half. Now, the DOGE target has been slashed again. MORE Trump picking a fight over egg prices wasn't a good idea after all After Donald Trump spent weeks claiming that he succeeded in lowering the price of eggs, egg prices actually reached record highs. MORE Trump picking a fight over egg prices wasn't a good idea after all After Donald Trump spent weeks claiming that he succeeded in lowering the price of eggs, egg prices actually reached record highs. MORE American Library Association challenges Trump cuts in court, as libraries face new tests The National Library Week does not generate significant attention in the political world, but thanks to Donald Trump and DOGE, this year is not like most. MORE American Library Association challenges Trump cuts in court, as libraries face new tests The National Library Week does not generate significant attention in the political world, but thanks to Donald Trump and DOGE, this year is not like most. MORE MORE FROM THE MADDOWBLOG Truth or Trump?: Administration lawyers face impossible task trying to defend Trump without lying 'The time is now to stand up!': Eric Holder sounds alarm on Trump's war on the rule of law 'Absurd and shameful executive orders': Eric Holder calls on law firms to unify against Trump House Republicans pass the 'SAVE Act,' which is a solution in search of a problem Key Trump nominee withdraws after Jan. 6 criticism came to public light Senate gives Trump the 'unconventional' Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman he wanted   MSNBC INSIGHTS Have you ever wanted to provide MSNBC with your opinion about their TV programs, documentaries, and digital products, such as MSNBC.com, newsletters, and podcasts? Now is your chance! Join the MSNBC Insights Community.   NEWS TIPS? SEND IT TO RACHEL FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM RACHEL MADDOW ON TWITTER Download the MSNBC App: 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER