A recent Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals that 58% of Americans are apprehensive about potential delays in essential services, such as Social Security and student financial aid, due to cost-cutting measures implemented by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). This initiative, led by tech billionaire Elon Musk under President Donald Trump's administration, aims to significantly reduce federal spending.
Established in early 2025, DOGE has undertaken aggressive downsizing across various federal agencies, resulting in the dismissal of over 10,000 government employees within a two-week span. Notably, approximately 30% of the federal workforce comprises military veterans, many of whom. . .