DOGE builds on the United States Digital Service, now rebranded as the U.S. DOGE Service. According to Trump's executive order, the newly rebranded department will cut red tape and streamline government IT systems. Per the EO, DOGE has roughly 18 months (July 4, 2026) to achieve the administration's goal.

The former Republican primary foe departs DOGE after his goal of trimming regulations was overtaken by Musk’s priority of cutting expenditures.

A deep philosophical rift between the two billionaire leaders of the “Department of Government Efficiency” left Musk alone at its top, which could give him more power than envisioned

Mr. Musk has turned to Silicon Valley to help recruit executives who will take up unofficial positions across the federal government.

Three lawsuits from progressive organizations filed in federal court on Monday just minutes after President Donald Trump was sworn into office allege that the Elon Musk -led Department of Government Efficiency violates the transparency requirements of a 1972 law.

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday dismissed criticism from close ally Elon Musk about a $500 billion artificial intelligence project that Trump announced with great fanfare at the White House earlier this week.

President Donald Trump on Tuesday made a major announcement about big plans to build artificial intelligence infrastructure in the United States -- only to have it almost immediately undercut by X owner and Trump Department of Government Efficiency leader Elon Musk.