DOGE Officially Shuts Down After Reaching Trump-Set July 4 Deadline
The temporary federal cost-cutting agency ended after claiming $215 billion in savings, a figure that officials and public receipts have disputed.
- The Department of Government Efficiency , created by President Donald Trump's executive order in early 2025, officially ended its mission on July 4, 2026, as scheduled.
- DOGE reported $215 billion in savings by cutting duplicative software licenses, canceling grants, and terminating leases, although these savings figures have been disputed and lack complete documentation.
- Elon Musk led DOGE's cost-cutting efforts until his departure in May 2025, and the department’s mission was temporary, concluding with plans to delete itself.
- The White House praised DOGE's progress in reducing waste and improving government efficiency, but no final review report is planned, according to Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought.
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The U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, officially ceased operations on the 4th (local time), one and a half years after its launch. The official website, which had been publicizing cost-saving achievements, also stopped accessing the site on that day. President Donald Trump created this organization on his first day in office to cut federal government spending and personnel, specifying this day—the 250th anniversa…
DOGE Officially Ends Operations After Federal Cost-Cutting Drive
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) officially ended operations on July 4 after completing the mission outlined in President Donald Trump's executive order. According to the report, the department said its formal work had concluded but emphasized that efforts to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse across the federal government should continue beyond its closure.The report said DOGE was established after President Trump renamed the U.S. …
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