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House DOGE Subcommittee Shifts Focus to Transgender Athletes

5/9/2025

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In a surprising turn, the House DOGE subcommittee shifted its focus from government efficiency to a heated discussion on transgender athletes in fencing. Rep. Tim Burchett voiced his disappointment over the stagnant relationship with the Trump administration, while the once-active bipartisan DOGE caucus remains dormant, with cost-saving reports stalled and no meetings in sight.

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In a surprising turn, the House DOGE subcommittee shifted its focus from government efficiency to a heated discussion on transgender athletes in fencing. Rep. Tim Burchett voiced his disappointment over the stagnant relationship with the Trump administration, while the once-active bipartisan DOGE caucus remains dormant, with cost-saving reports stalled and no meetings in sight.