One year in: 322,000+ federal employees exited (9% workforce reduction per OPM). Congress passed only $9B in DOGE cuts vs. Musk's $2T target. Musk departed government mid-2025 after Trump feud over subsidies. DOGE operatives "burrowed into" agencies per Wired. Russell Vought continues cuts via OMB. DOGE Medicaid fraud database released Feb 14, 2026. Social Security data scandal acknowledged. Set to conclude July 4, 2026.