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Trump's Shift Leaves Government Efficiency Efforts in Limbo

2/12/2026

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The Department of Government Efficiency has stalled under U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration, frustrating conservative lawmakers.
Trump has shifted focus away from aggressive cost-cutting.
GOP leaders are passing spending bills that fund programs DOGE aimed to eliminate.
The future of DOGE remains uncertain, with conservatives feeling abandoned and moderate Republicans seeking to restore trust with federal workers.

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Story summary

The Department of Government Efficiency has stalled under U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration, frustrating conservative lawmakers.
Trump has shifted focus away from aggressive cost-cutting.
GOP leaders are passing spending bills that fund programs DOGE aimed to eliminate.
The future of DOGE remains uncertain, with conservatives feeling abandoned and moderate Republicans seeking to restore trust with federal workers.