A year after Trump's DOGE cuts, workers whose lives were upended question what was saved - AP News

President Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) cuts, implemented over the past year, have resulted in significant job losses and disrupted lives for federal workers, prompting questions about what the administration actually achieved through the reductions. The initiative, led by DOGE, aimed to streamline government spending and eliminate what officials characterized as waste and redundancy. Workers affected by the cuts are now questioning whether the efficiency gains justify the human cost and economic disruption to their families and communities. The story examines the tension between the Trump administration's stated goal of fiscal responsibility and the real-world impact on individuals who lost their livelihoods. As the administration continues its effort to reduce the federal workforce, the narrative raises questions about the tradeoffs between budget cuts and service disruptions.