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July 5, 2026
Federal Government Begins Hiring Surge After Musk's Cost-Cutting Initiative Ends
- The Department of Government Efficiency officially terminated on July 4, 2026, ending Musk's cost-cutting measures.
- Agencies like the National Endowment for the Humanities are reaching out to former employees to fill new positions.
- Over 104,000 new federal job listings have appeared in 2026, significantly more than the previous year.
- The Office of Personnel Management is prioritizing hiring full-time employees over contractors.
2 Sources
- DOGE officially ended on July 4 as agencies push to hire jobs lost under Elon Musk’s cutsJul 5, 2026 at 1:02 AM · Independent
- DOGE, launched by Trump, Musk to cut spending, officially shuts downJul 6, 2026 at 8:40 PM · The Hill