Overview

• Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will co-lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a Trump administration initiative to restructure the federal government and reduce its size.
• The project outlines plans to cut regulations, fire federal employees, and eliminate spending on programs deemed unnecessary by its leaders, though legal experts question its feasibility.
• DOGE’s proposed methods include using advanced technology and embedding appointees in agencies to identify areas for downsizing, but critics warn of potential conflicts of interest and misuse of authority.
• Marjorie Taylor Greene will chair a new House subcommittee, working with DOGE to implement its agenda, including mass layoffs and potential agency relocations.
• Democratic lawmakers and analysts have raised concerns about DOGE’s legality, its impact on government functions, and its alignment with Musk’s business interests.