DOGE Cuts Update: Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) announced a major update on Social Security records. The Social Security Administration has been reviewing its records for the past three weeks.
In a recent post on X, DOGE reported that around 7 million Social Security holders aged 120+ have now been officially marked as deceased. There are still about 5 million more records left to update. Last week, DOGE reported that 3.2 million records had already been corrected.
Judge Blocks DOGE From Accessing Federal Data
A federal judge has blocked DOGE from accessing sensitive personal data from several government departments.
U.S. District Judge Deborah Boardman issued a preliminary injunction in a lawsuit filed by labor unions. They claim that the Trump administration violated privacy laws by giving DOGE access to millions of Americans’ private information without consent.
Boardman ruled that federal agencies must follow legal procedures, even if DOGE’s mission is urgent. She had previously placed a temporary restraining order on DOGE’s access to this data.
DOGE Cuts Update: How Many Jobs Has DOGE Cut?
DOGE’s cost-cutting plan has led to tens of thousands of job losses across multiple federal agencies. Some key layoffs include:
- EPA: Over 1,000 scientists and employees expected to be let go.
- IRS: Plans to cut about 18,000 employees, or 20% of its workforce.
- USPS: 10,000 workers set to lose their jobs.
- Department of Education: 1,300 layoffs confirmed.
- Department of Veterans Affairs: 80,000 job cuts planned.
- Pentagon: 50,000 to 60,000 civilian positions expected to be eliminated.
Additionally, 24,000 probationary employees have been fired, leading to lawsuits from nearly 20 states. Federal judges have ordered reinstatements for some workers. Meanwhile, 75,000 federal employees have voluntarily accepted buyouts, allowing them to receive pay and benefits until September 30.
DOGE Cuts and Savings Overview
| Category | Figure |
|---|---|
| Social Security Records Updated | 7 million marked deceased |
| Federal Job Cuts | 100,000+ jobs lost |
| Probationary Workers Fired | 24,000 workers |
| Workers Who Took Buyouts | 75,000 workers |
| Estimated Government Savings | $115 billion |
| Verified Government Savings | $8.6 billion |
How Much Money Has DOGE Saved?
As of March 11, DOGE claims to have saved the federal government $115 billion—a small step toward its $1 trillion savings goal.
However, only about 30% of those savings have been verified through receipts on DOGE’s website. Independent analysts report that the actual confirmed savings stand at $8.6 billion.
What Is DOGE?
DOGE, launched by Donald Trump on January 20, aims to modernize federal technology and eliminate wasteful spending. Despite its official-sounding name, DOGE is not a government agency but a task force assigned to improve efficiency in federal operations.
FAQ’s
What is DOGE’s main goal?
DOGE aims to cut government waste, modernize federal technology, and save $1 trillion through efficiency improvements.
How many federal jobs has DOGE cut so far?
DOGE has cut over 100,000 jobs, including 18,000 IRS positions, 10,000 USPS jobs, and 80,000 VA roles
How much money has DOGE actually saved?
DOGE claims $115 billion in savings, but independent analysts have only verified $8.6 billion so far.