Some members of the DOGE operation are expected to continue their government-cutting roles inside agencies, while others who signed on to be DOGE’s “small-government revolutionaries ” are expected to leave their temporary gigs and head back to the corporate world.

Citing ProPublica’s reporting on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Democratic senators argued that the potential conflicts “underscore what appears to be a pervasive problem with Elon Musk and DOGE employees trampling ethics rules and laws.

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk under President Trump's administration, targets federal agencies, including the IRS, for budget cuts.

The once-mandatory "5-points" email across federal agencies is being phased out among several workforces amid Elon Musk's departure.

The IRS characterizes it more as a brainstorming session and says DOGE wasn't involved Congressional Democrats are again demanding answers from a federal agency over whether DOGE's latest tech makeover could put taxpayer data at risk.

Under President Donald Trump's administration, the Government Efficiency Department (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, aims to reduce federal spending.

Billy Long has pledged to improve customer service and protect taxpayer data — two areas where “DOGE” actions have drawn scrutiny.

One of the more controversial (and potentially consequential) aspects of President Donald Trump’s second administration is the formation and implementation of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE),

Much of this data is contained within isolated systems and departmental silos, which hinder collaboration and slow down decision-making processes. The Department of Government Efficiency is seeking to address these issues by promoting efficient government operations through improved access, comprehension and utilization of data across agencies.

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WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump defended the sweeping tax and policy bill he is pushing through Congress after his ally Elon Musk said he was "disappointed" in the package's price tag.