Overview
- Reuters reported the Trump administration ended DOGE eight months early, citing OPM Director Scott Kupor saying the structure no longer exists as a centralized entity and that some functions moved to OPM.
- DOGE rejected the report as fake news, said it canceled 78 inefficient contracts last week to save $335 million, and Elon Musk criticized Reuters as “the worst.”
- The White House said DOGE personnel were integrated into federal agencies so they can continue taking part in reviewing and approving grants.
- The Washington Post reported DOGE lost direct control over government grant-application reviews, underscoring uncertainty over who now oversees those processes.
- ABC reported employees fear politically driven investigations and career risks following Musk’s departure and his dispute with President Trump.