The **Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)** is a federal department established in early 2025 under President Trump's administration, with Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy among its leaders. Its core mission is to modernize U.S. government operations by cutting bureaucratic waste, slashing excess regulations, and restructuring federal agencies to enhance efficiency and accountability[1][3][5]. DOGE evolved from the United States Digital Service (USDS), renamed and reorganized to serve as the operational arm of the President’s DOGE Agenda. This temporary organization, led by a USDS Administrator, is tasked with implementing an 18-month plan focused on leveraging advanced technology—such as AI-powered data management, automated workflows, and cloud transformation—to streamline government functions and improve service delivery across federal, state, and local levels[2][6]. Historically, DOGE has aggressively pursued cost-cutting measures, including offering deferred resignation options to over two million federal employees and targeting agencies like the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) for significant downsizing or closure. These moves have sparked controversy and legal challenges, with critics raising concerns about privacy, transparency, and the potential politicization of federal functions[4]. Key achievements touted by DOGE include billions of dollars saved through tighter oversight of federal spending, enhanced transparency initiatives, and the implementation of performance tracking tools to ensure taxpayer dollars are spent effectively. The department also emphasizes reducing paperwork, optimizing resource allocation, and improving interagency coordination, aiming to build a more agile government that earns public trust through innovation and accountability[1][5]. Currently, DOGE operates with a mandate to overhaul government technology and bureaucracy by July 2026, working under close White House supervision. Its impact spans from transforming procurement processes to reshaping public access portals, all designed to create a faster, simpler, and more cost-effective government sector. The department remains a focal point of debate in business and technology circles due to its ambitious reform agenda and high-profile leadership[1