Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is a temporary advisory body established by President Donald Trump via executive order on January 20, 2025, tasked with identifying ways to reduce federal spending, cut regulations, and restructure government agencies. It is led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy as co-heads, operating as an external advisory commission rather than a formal cabinet department, with a mandate to complete its work by July 4, 2026. DOGE gained significant public attention for its aggressive cost-cutting initiatives, workforce reduction efforts across federal agencies, and its controversial access to sensitive government systems and data.