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D.C. Unemployment Soars to 6% Amid DOGE Cuts

9/25/2025

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Story summary

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) actions have severely hit Washington, D.C. jobs and household finances.
D.C. unemployment rose to 6% in August, up from 5.3% in January, the highest rate in the nation.
DOGE, initiated under President Trump, led to tens of thousands of job cuts and 13,231 federal contracts terminated, saving $59 billion.

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Story summary

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) actions have severely hit Washington, D.C. jobs and household finances.
D.C. unemployment rose to 6% in August, up from 5.3% in January, the highest rate in the nation.
DOGE, initiated under President Trump, led to tens of thousands of job cuts and 13,231 federal contracts terminated, saving $59 billion.