House Oversight Democratic staff analyzed OMB apportionment data and estimated that, by January 29, 2026, the Trump administration had approved about $81 million in appropriations and agency reimbursements for DOGE activities.
House staff traced about $81 million approved for DOGE through January 2026
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- Democratic committee staff estimated $81 million in fiscal 2025–2026 apportionments and reimbursements
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