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Trump Cuts 90 from 18F, Threatening Federal Digital Services

3/4/2025

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Trump Cuts Workforce

In a shocking move, the Trump administration has cut around 90 employees from the General Services Administration's 18F team, a group dedicated to improving federal digital services. This decision threatens vital projects such as IRS Direct File and covid.gov, sparking fears about the future of government efficiency and cybersecurity amidst ongoing workforce reductions.

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DOGE Cancels Leases

Michigan's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has made a bold move by canceling six leases, resulting in a significant savings of around $480,214. While the initiative, launched under Trump to modernize federal operations, is celebrated, critics voice concerns over transparency, claiming that some contracts were already completed, casting doubt on the true efficiency of these savings.

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Trump Cuts Workforce

In a shocking move, the Trump administration has cut around 90 employees from the General Services Administration's 18F team, a group dedicated to improving federal digital services. This decision threatens vital projects such as IRS Direct File and covid.gov, sparking fears about the future of government efficiency and cybersecurity amidst ongoing workforce reductions.

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