The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) closed its central office months before the July 4, 2026, deadline.
The early shutdown caused debate online, especially among conservatives worried about reducing government waste.
Embedded Teams Still Active
Despite closing the headquarters, DOGE teams in federal agencies continue identifying wasteful spending.
Officials say these teams work daily to improve operational efficiency across government departments.
White House spokeswoman Liz Huston told Fox News that President Trump remains committed to cutting waste, fraud, and abuse. She emphasized that the administration continues to prioritize efficiency reforms.
Reuters Report Sparks Controversy
Reuters reported that DOGE no longer functions as a centralized agency, citing OPM Director Scott Kupor.
DOGE called the report “fake news” on social media and insisted its work continues without headquarters.
The department highlighted recent achievements, including canceling 78 federal contracts.
These actions saved taxpayers $335 million in one week, showing DOGE’s continuing impact.
Exclusive: DOGE 'doesn't exist' with eight months left on its charter https://t.co/Ku9U9Lf94E https://t.co/Ku9U9Lf94E
— Reuters (@Reuters) November 23, 2025
Kupor Clarifies Comments After Backlash
Kupor said Reuters misrepresented his remarks, splitting them to create a misleading headline.
He confirmed that DOGE’s principles still guide federal agencies, even under new management structures.
Reforms will continue through the Office of Personnel Management, the OMB, and individual agencies.
Recent Cost-Cutting Efforts
DOGE shared updates on nine days of efficiency actions, terminating or downsizing contracts totaling $1.9 billion.
Some notable cancellations included:
Good editing by @reuters – spliced my full comments across paragraphs 2/3 to create a grabbing headline 🙂 The truth is: DOGE may not have centralized leadership under @USDS. But, the principles of DOGE remain alive and well: de-regulation; eliminating fraud, waste and abuse;…
— Scott Kupor (@skupor) November 23, 2025
- $616,000 IT contract at the Department of Health and Human Services
- $191,000 broadcasting contract in Ethiopia under the U.S. Agency for Global Media
- $4.3 million IRS contract supporting the Inflation Reduction Act
Contracts Update!
— Department of Government Efficiency (@DOGE) November 23, 2025
Over the last 9 days, agencies terminated and descoped 78 wasteful contracts with a ceiling value of $1.9B and savings of $335M, including an $616k HHS IT services contract for “social media monitoring platform subscription”, an $191k USAGM broadcasting… pic.twitter.com/83ldxUZ1NY
Conservative Voices Criticize DOGE Restructuring
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis called the move a loss for government reform.
Social media commentators also expressed frustration, saying DOGE could have reshaped Republican momentum long-term.
Many conservatives viewed the shutdown as a missed opportunity to rein in federal spending.
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