What is DOGE? What to know about the Department of Government Efficiency

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On the first day of his second term, President Donald Trump used an executive order to create the Department of Government Efficiency, commonly known as DOGE — an initiative aimed at reducing federal spending and eliminating government waste.

Here’s everything you need to know about DOGE as it sweeps through Washington, D.C.:

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