Even though the billionaire is no longer leading the Department of Government Efficiency effort, many key staffers — and DOGE ideas — are now more permanently embedded in the federal government.

Elon Musk's plan to slash government spending is bold. He aims to cut $2 trillion from the federal budget. That's a huge chunk of the $6.5 trillion spent each year.

At least eight key members of the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency have departed in the last six months. The turnover ...

The Department of Government Efficiency wouldn't be a department, but an outside advisory group. Under current law, Congress needs to approve most budget changes, limiting the DOGE's power. Trump ...

Trump gives Musk and Ramaswamy roles leading "Department of Government Efficiency" 06:20 Donald Trump is vowing to reduce wasteful federal spending by tapping two billionaires — Tesla CEO Elon ...

Elon Musk, who was selected by President-elect Donald Trump to head the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) with former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, shared some ...

President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday that Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will lead a new “Department of Government Efficiency” in his second administration. CNN values your feedback 1.

President-elect Donald Trump today announced that a new Department of Government Efficiency—or "DOGE"—will be led by Elon Musk and former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy ...

Elon Musk, second from left, arrives at Joint Base Andrews in Prince George's County, Maryland, with members of President-elect Donald Trump's staff. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images Save this story ...

SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk was announced by Donald Trump to be among those to head up a new “Department of Government Efficiency.” AFP via Getty Images. The president-elect, ...

What we know about Trump’s ‘Department of Government Efficiency’ Led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, the body announced by Trump would operate outside government and provide advice to the ...