You underscore exactly why it will be difficult for the Trump Administration, via DOGE, to reduce and reorganize ANY of the agencies. So many programs are congressionally authorized and mandated. Block-granting aid to the states is classic federalism and welcome, but these agencies have strong defenders in Congress who will resist that. Even Civil Service reform is going to take legislation. Maybe deals can be made, but it's hard to imagine seeing how 47 Senate Democrats will go along with most, if any, budget-cutting reforms.
You underscore exactly why it will be difficult for the Trump Administration, via DOGE, to reduce and reorganize ANY of the agencies. So many programs are congressionally authorized and mandated. Block-granting aid to the states is classic federalism and welcome, but these agencies have strong defenders in Congress who will resist that. Even Civil Service reform is going to take legislation. Maybe deals can be made, but it's hard to imagine seeing how 47 Senate Democrats will go along with most, if any, budget-cutting reforms.