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Trump signs order creating DOGE

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20 Jan 2025

Donald Trump Leadership

Trump signs order creating DOGE

On his first day back in office, Trump signed Executive Order 14158, establishing and implementing the Department of Government Efficiency.

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Executive Order 14158: Establishing and Implementing the President's "Department of Government Efficiency"Source · Federal Register

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Executive Order 14158: Establishing and Implementing the President's "Department of Government Efficiency" Federal Register

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