The DOGE spending cuts initiative continues to reshape the federal budget with another monthly decrease in government obligations. On Wednesday, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) announced a 1.9% drop since last month.
As of June 8th, non-defense federal obligations have fallen by 22.4% compared to the same point in 2024. That equals a reduction of roughly $25 billion. This update, shared on DOGE’s official X account, highlights a consistent downward trend.
Importantly, this month’s figure shows continued momentum. On May 8th, DOGE reported a 20.5% year-over-year decline. One week later, the department promised more action in line with the DOGE Cost Efficiency Executive Order.
DOGE emphasized that future cash outlays will follow a current obligations reach maturity. Officials praised the latest figures as a success in minimizing wasteful spending.
Meanwhile, the cuts triggered noticeable ripple effects across federal agencies. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is reinstating over 450 employees previously laid off under DOGE-related reductions. These staff members served across multiple CDC divisions, including a Global Health and Environmental Health units.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. addressed the rehirings in April. He told CBS News that not every personnel cut was justified. “Some layoffs were mistakes,” Kennedy admitted. “From the beginning, DOGE knew that 20% of cuts might be reversed.”
In addition to the HHS actions, agencies like the IRS, FDA, State Department, and HUD also began rehiring affected workers. Reports from the Washington Post confirmed this expanding wave of rehires.
Despite this pushback, DOGE still faces legal challenges. A federal judge in New York restricted DOGE’s access to certain federal databases this week. Judge Denise Cote’s ruling limits the agency’s ability to retrieve Social Security records used in fraud detection.
Former Trump administration officials previously warned about such restrictions. They argued that database access was crucial for effective fraud prevention. Yet, the DOGE spending cuts show no signs of stopping. With financial targets being met, the agency continues advancing its core mission.
In conclusion, the DOGE spending cuts program remains a major force in reshaping the federal financial landscape. Whether through workforce restructuring or budget tightening, its impact keeps growing.
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