The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) was established in 2025 to increase government transparency, modernize technology, and cut wasteful spending, ultimately aiming to save taxpayer money.
"Those funding sources allow us to do all those things that keep Campbell, Campbell: filling potholes, fixing streets, repairing the infrastructure," said City Manager Brian Loventhal.
The letter from state lawmakers questions the justification of layoffs, noting that the county holds a positive budget certification and has historically managed surplus funds.
As officials and ministers began to realize the potential economic pain that could be inflicted on their departments in just a few days' time, it has not stopped some involved from trying to describe the frenzy that gripped Whitehall on Wednesday evening. A mess, was the verdict of one Labour figure. Another opted for chaos. A third was more brutal still: Carnage. This turmoil showcased the immediate pressures facing a government navigating economic challenges.
"Figuring out whether or not you have enough money to retire is simply a matter of knowing your expenses and calculating how long your current savings will last."