DOGE, led by Musk and Ramaswamy, aims to streamline federal spending and regulations starting today
Musk is reportedly getting an office in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, right next to the West Wing. They plan to work closely with the Office of Management and Budget to draft President Trump’s budget.
The idea is to embed staffers in various federal agencies to get a real sense of where cuts can be made. They want to hear from the people who know the system best—those who work in it every day.
While they’ve set ambitious goals, like cutting $2 trillion from federal spending by 2026, they’re also aware that turning ideas into action won’t be easy. They’re looking to suggest changes to Trump, who could use executive actions to implement some reforms.
Musk and Ramaswamy have already brought in some big names from Silicon Valley to help guide their efforts. They’re also hiring for various roles, although it’s unclear how many will be paid.
Lawmakers are eager to collaborate with DOGE, hoping to provide suggestions for changes early in the year. They’re aiming for a “DOGE Day” where they can drop a bunch of bills to kick things off.
As DOGE officially takes the reins, it’ll be interesting to see how their influence unfolds in Washington. The first steps are just the beginning of what they hope will be a significant shift in federal operations.
