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DOGE Buyout Costs Spark Scrutiny

Updated 2026-09-19 21:10 UTC 1 source Negative

A new report from the Government Accountability Office revealed that the administration spent $6.7 billion on staff during DOGE’s buyouts, sparking criticism from lawmakers.

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The Hill
A new government report showing that the administration spent $7 billion paying staff not to work as it pushed its buyouts is sparking the latest round of scrutiny of President Trump’s DOGE era. A report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) estimated the administration spent $6.7 billion
2026-09-19 21:00 UTC
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