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Government Efficiency Falls Short, Congress Faces Budget Crisis

10/12/2025

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The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) failed to reach its $1 trillion savings goal by September 30.
DOGE's accounting practices obscured actual cuts.
Congressional appropriators have struggled to track spending, raising constitutional concerns about executive budget authority.
The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has been accused of illegally impounding funds.
As a result, the Trump administration may have gained power while undermining Congress's role in spending.

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Story summary

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) failed to reach its $1 trillion savings goal by September 30.
DOGE's accounting practices obscured actual cuts.
Congressional appropriators have struggled to track spending, raising constitutional concerns about executive budget authority.
The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has been accused of illegally impounding funds.
As a result, the Trump administration may have gained power while undermining Congress's role in spending.