Overview

• Elon Musk has reduced his involvement with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to an advisory role, refocusing on Tesla while reforms persist.
• DOGE has implemented IT overhauls and a centralized data system aimed at improving fraud detection and immigration enforcement across federal agencies.
• Over 120,000 federal employees have been laid off or reassigned, with many departures causing disruptions and morale issues within agencies.
• Critics, including some Cabinet officials, have questioned DOGE’s legal authority and described its approach as overly aggressive and lacking clear parameters.
• Despite Musk's reduced role, DOGE remains deeply integrated across executive agencies, with staff on long-term contracts ensuring the continuation of its initiatives.