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DOGE Boosts Funding Amid Federal Budget Cuts

6/6/2025

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The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is set to strengthen its role within federal agencies, as OMB Director Russell Vought announces plans to boost its funding and staff despite budget cuts. Vought acknowledges the need for federal workers' input, aiming to mend relations after facing backlash for past remarks that unsettled employees.

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The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is set to strengthen its role within federal agencies, as OMB Director Russell Vought announces plans to boost its funding and staff despite budget cuts. Vought acknowledges the need for federal workers' input, aiming to mend relations after facing backlash for past remarks that unsettled employees.