Elon Musk's Cost-Cutting Team Begins Work at Peace Corps Headquarters

The Department of Government Efficiency's arrival raises concerns about potential layoffs and the future of the U.S. soft power institution.

Members of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, have started working at the Peace Corps headquarters in Washington, D.C.
The Peace Corps confirmed DOGE staff's presence but did not clarify the purpose of the visit, which has historically preceded layoffs at other federal agencies.
The Peace Corps, established in 1961, is a bipartisan-supported agency with a $400 million annual budget and a long history of promoting U.S. influence abroad.
DOGE's actions are part of President Trump's broader agenda to cut federal spending and reduce U.S. soft power institutions, following similar moves against entities like the Wilson Center.
Peace Corps staff were reportedly informed to expect DOGE personnel to work through the weekend, adding to anxiety about potential job cuts.