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Govt Efficiency Dept Shuttered, $11 B Gap Sparks Hiring Surge

7/5/2026

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The dismantling of the Department of Government Efficiency on July 4 2026 left an $11 billion budget gap and helped shut down foreign-aid programs that killed millions.
The Office of Personnel Management reported over 104,000 new jobs in 2026, nearly 40,000 more than before.
The Internal Revenue Service gained authority to fast-track hiring of 8,000 workers after earlier cuts.
State Department officials began recruiting new Foreign Service Officers to replace dismissed diplomats.

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Story summary

The dismantling of the Department of Government Efficiency on July 4 2026 left an $11 billion budget gap and helped shut down foreign-aid programs that killed millions.
The Office of Personnel Management reported over 104,000 new jobs in 2026, nearly 40,000 more than before.
The Internal Revenue Service gained authority to fast-track hiring of 8,000 workers after earlier cuts.
State Department officials began recruiting new Foreign Service Officers to replace dismissed diplomats.