elon musk trump department of government efficiency

DOGE, Elon Musk and Trump

What is Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and what has it actually done so far?

In an effort to slash government spending, President Trump has asked the world’s richest man, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, to lead his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). In turn, Musk and his team have spent the first few weeks of Trump’s second term waging a largely unchecked war on the federal bureaucracy.

USA Today · 10h

What does DOGE stand for? What to know about Elon Musk-led government agency under Trump

Since taking office for his second term, President Donald Trump has issued a number of orders which included establishing the Department of Government Efficiency, also known as DOGE. This program, led by Musk, has caused a stir by going through government programs to validate funding.

Washington Examiner · 8h

Demystifying DOGE: Elon Musk’s role in the Trump administration is far from unprecedented

As unique a figure as the Elon Musk is, his status in the Trump administration is far from unprecedented and his government efficiency agency isn’t even new.

Musk, GOP

al.com · 16h

Elon Musk faces a surprising threat, former GOP adviser says: ‘No presidential pardon could save him’

Donald Trump appointee Elon Musk and his staff at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) are undertaking a seemingly unstoppable advance on a growing number of government departments. But one former GOP consultant is predicting a bad end for Musk,

MassLive · 1d

Here’s who a former GOP adviser thinks will ultimately bag Elon Musk

Elon Musk has been on a seemingly unstoppable advance through government agencies. Here's how a former GOP adviser thinks it will end.

Benzinga on MSN · 1d

GOP Senators Back Trump’s USAID Restructuring, Downplay Billionaire Elon Musk’s Role

Senate Republicans defended the Trump administration’s restructuring of USAID, a move spearheaded by Elon Musk, amidst criticism from Democrats. GOP Senators downplayed Musk’s influence, framing the overhaul as long overdue and focusing on reducing unnecessary spending.

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Trump admin finally agrees to restrict Elon Musk's team's access to the Treasury Department

DOGE surrogates Marko Elez, 25, and Tom Krause may continue to have ‘read-only’ access to the Bureau of the Fiscal Service ...

Why Does Elon Musk Think He Can Treat the U.S. Government Like Twitter?

The billionaire seems to be repeating his Twitter playbook. The question is why? And will he get away with it?

Is Elon Musk's government efficiency drive legal?

Elon Musk is testing the limits of legal and ethical restrictions on the role of special advisers in U.S. presidential ...

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Protesters in cities across the US rally against Trump's policies, Project 2025 and Elon Musk

Thousands of demonstrators gathered in cities across the U.S. on Wednesday to protest the Trump administration's early ...

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Elon Musk's ‘Department of Government Efficiency’ has a rough first week

As the first week of Trump’s second term gets underway, the not-quite-real Department of Government Efficiency is both ...

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‘Shadow government’? Billionaire Elon Musk’s grip on U.S. government spending raises questions

Billionaire Elon Musk was the focus of many in Washington this week, as his Department of Government Efficiency slashed at ...

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All the ways Elon Musk is breaking the law, explained by a law professor

Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency is moving fast and breaking the law — lots of laws. The scope of Trump and Musk’s sweeping effort to purge the federal workforce and slash government ...

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