Caroline Downey

When federal initiatives turn a spotlight onto executive spending, the sheer scale of bizarre and questionable taxpayer expenditures comes into sharp relief. Caroline Downey reacts to the most jaw-dropping findings uncovered by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), exposing absurd federal grants, redundant administrative bloat, and peculiar research funding streams. Unpacking specific examples of egregious government waste—from bizarre animal behavior studies to redundant bureaucratic programs—Caroline breaks down how millions in public funds disappear into frivolous projects with zero accountability. What do these outrageous disclosures reveal about federal fiscal negligence, the urgent need for executive auditing, and the battle to restore fiscal responsibility in Washington? Watch Caroline’s full analysis, leave your thoughts below, and subscribe to National Review!