White House Shutters Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)
Washington, D.C. — The White House has effectively dissolved the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), ending the agency less than a year after its launch, according to new statements from federal officials.
The Office of Personnel Management confirmed that the department “doesn’t exist” in its prior form, and its functions have been absorbed into other agencies. The DOGE charter had been scheduled to run through July 2026.
Created by executive order in January 2025, the department was billed as a key initiative to cut waste, streamline federal operations, and modernize government systems.
No formal savings report has been released, and federal officials have not detailed what happens to ongoing programs or staffing tied to the agency. The White House has not issued a public statement outlining the reason for the shutdown or the projected financial impact.
The move raises questions about the administration’s broader government-reform agenda and whether efficiency initiatives will continue without a standalone agency overseeing them.
A high-profile effort to shrink bureaucracy has been quietly wound down months ahead of schedule, with key responsibilities now shifted back into the existing federal structure.