Even though Elon Musk is stepping back from his vocal support of Dogecoin (DOGE), bipartisan lawmakers in Congress aren't letting up on their mission to sniff out government waste. The House and Senate "DOGE caucuses" are zeroing in on a whopping $162 billion in improper payments and COVID-related fraud—proving that the meme-inspired push for fiscal accountability has legs beyond Musk's influence.

Editor’s Note: This isn't just about a cryptocurrency meme—it's about real money. Lawmakers are using the DOGE branding (yes, seriously) to draw attention to massive taxpayer losses, especially from pandemic relief programs. Whether you find the doge angle silly or savvy, the underlying issue—billions wasted—is no joke. And with Musk out of the spotlight, it shows this effort isn't just a celebrity-driven stunt.