The Blackburn Report: Uncovering Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in the Federal Government

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President Trump is working hard to restore government accountability and transparency. This is why the American people returned him to the Oval Office. President Trump established the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse across the federal government. This week, I spoke on the Senate floor about the billions of dollars in wasteful spending that DOGE has already discovered and eliminated. Our fiscal path is unsustainable. Cutting reckless spending will ensure tax dollars are used efficiently, lower inflation, and reduce costs for Tennesseans. With DOGE, Republicans are delivering on it. Read more here.

Weekly Rundown

On Tuesday night, I held a tele-town hall where I heard from hardworking Tennesseans who are excited for what President Trump plans to do – and has already done – in his second term. From holding the federal government accountable through the DOGE to securing the border, slashing reckless spending, and unleashing American energy, President Trump is going to bat for Tennesseans and ushering in a new golden age of America. I will continue to support the America-first agenda in the Senate to address the issues that matter most to families across the Volunteer State. Read more here.
	This week, I introduced the Generate Recordings of All Child protective Interviews Everywhere (GRACIE) Act, which would incentivize states to require the recording of all Child Protective Services interviews with children and adults. Children are often silenced by their abusers, and we need to do everything in our power to ensure that does not happen. The GRACIE Act would help give more children a voice, increase domestic violence reporting, and strengthen the foster care system. Read more here.
I also introduced the Tax Administration Simplification Act to provide straightforward, taxpayer-focused improvements to streamline tax filing and payment for individuals and small businesses. Tennessee taxpayers shouldn’t be penalized when the Internal Revenue Service is delayed in processing their tax returns even though they submitted them on time. Our legislation would shield taxpayers from unfair penalties, streamline tax filing, and provide more flexibility for small businesses. Read more here.

Marsha's Roundup

Watch My Senate Committee Hearings, Floor Speeches and Interviews Below

Senator Blackburn joined Hannity to discuss President Trump's agenda and DOGE

Senator Blackburn spoke at the Senate Judiciary Committee's hearing about protecting kids online

Senator Blackburn spoke in the Senate Commerce Committee about spectrum challenges

Senator Blackburn spoke on the Senate Floor about DOGE

Meeting With Marsha

Senator Blackburn with TN Fire Chiefs

Senator Blackburn with the U.S. Military Academy Black Knights women's basketball team

Senator Blackburn with Deputy Secretary of the Department of Transportation Steven Bradbury

Senator Blackburn gives remarks at the Roddie Edmonds Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony

Senator Blackburn with Montgomery County Mayor Wes Golden

Senator Blackburn meets with Vanderbilt University

ICYMI

I introduced bipartisan legislation to incentivize domestic violence awareness training for cosmetologists across the country. Due to their close relationships with clients, beauty professionals can serve as the first line of defense against domestic violence to help identify signs of abuse and support victims. My SALONS Stories Act will empower cosmetologists to recognize and assist survivors to help save the lives of vulnerable women nationwide. Read more here.
After four years of reckless spending and decades-high inflation under the Biden-Harris administration, our national debt sits at $36.4 trillion. In many ways, this number represents one of the biggest threats to our nation, as interest payments on the debt now eclipse our country’s total defense spending. Read more about this in my weekly column here.