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Hundreds of federal offices could begin closing this summer at DOGE’s behest, internal records viewed by AP show

Hundreds of federal offices across the country may close this summer due to a push by Elon Musk's advisers to cut costs by terminating leases, according to internal records viewed by the Associated Press.
Several agencies, including the IRS and the Social Security Administration, are facing potential lease cancellations, raising concerns about the impact on public service delivery.
Concerns have arisen about the speed of lease cancellations, which could disrupt essential public services, as noted by Jim Simpson, an accountant aiding low-income clients.
A spokesperson for the Railroad Retirement Board expressed worry about maintaining a public-facing office presence despite upcoming lease cancellations.

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‘Delete’ is one of their favorite terms: Inside DOGE’s IRS takeover ahead of tax season

The chaos at the Internal Revenue Service began almost immediately after the first envoy from the Department of Government Efficiency arrived last month at the agency’s Washington, DC, headquarters.

5 hours ago·Atlanta, United States

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Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer

Hundreds of federal offices could begin closing this summer

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency is listing all the federal real estate leases it is ending, but new records obtained by The Associated Press show when those cancellations are expected to take effect. The documents from inside the General…

10 hours ago

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The Independent

A deadline for agencies to submit DOGE firings has passed. Nobody knows what’s next

The White House expects a ‘mass reduction’ in the federal workforce

11 hours ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Daily Signal

The Swamp Can Scream But DOGE Is on a Lawful Path to Success

Despite a smattering of preliminary injunctions and administrative stay orders from rogue federal judges, President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency is well on its way to accomplishing its worthy goals. And despite what some out-of-control judges are saying, it is acting well within the boundaries of the law. Already, DOGE has exposed wasteful, potentially fraudulent, and truly bizarre spending of taxpayer funds to the tune of…

14 hours ago·Washington, United States

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Fortune

DOGE's frenetic rush to cancel government leases will hit dozens of federal offices by June and hundreds more over coming months: 'It’s like a blitzkrieg'

And hundreds more over coming months.

17 hours ago·New York, United States

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The Lufkin News

East Texas offices adjusting to DOGE's efforts

Recent federal workforce reductions and office closures, including the closure of a Social Security Administration hearings office and a Farm Service Agency office in Nacogdoches, have altered the landscape of federal services in Deep East Texas. As part of the…

17 hours ago

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