https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/federal-government-paid-employees-9-5-billion-not-to-work-in-2025-reportContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/federal-government-paid-employees-9-5-billion-not-to-work-in-2025-reporthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/federal-government-paid-employees-9-5-billion-not-to-work-in-2025-report#u73495Thu, 17 Sep 2026 22:31:14 +0000The Trump administration paid federal employees $9.5 billion to not work during 2025 as part of a DOGE plan to cut government spending. While multiple reports cite the $9.5 billion figure, data from the Government Accountability Office indicates the cost was nearly $7 billion. Another watchdog estimate places the cost of the administration's DRP at $6.7 billion for the previous year. These conflicting figures highlight a discrepancy between general reports and official watchdog estimates regarding the actual cost of workforce reductions.Why it mattersThe Department of Government Efficienc