DOGE Established — Musk Leads Government Efficiency Push

Trump establishes the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) — not an official Cabinet department but an advisory body — and names Elon Musk as its head. DOGE gains access to federal payment systems and data, leading to mass firings of federal workers, contract cancellations, and agency closures. The office operates with minimal transparency, sparking numerous legal challenges. DOGE's claimed savings figures are widely disputed by budget analysts.