Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, recently appointed co-leads of President-elect Donald Trump’s "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE), have outlined their ambitious plans to streamline the federal government. They aim to eliminate what they consider wasteful federal agencies through recommendations that will be implemented via executive actions, leveraging recent Supreme Court rulings to challenge existing federal regulations. Their strategy includes forming a team of advocates for small government, conducting assessments of essential personnel and expenditures, and potentially causing significant job reductions within federal agencies. The duo envisions a government more aligned with their beliefs in limited regulation and functionality and aims to make DOGE redundant by July 4, 2026.

Key Points:

• Musk and Ramaswamy appointed as co-leads of Trump's DOGE.
• Goals include cutting federal agencies viewed as wasteful and antidemocratic.
• They will utilize recent Supreme Court rulings to challenge federal regulations.
• Plans to hire a "lean team" for implementing small government strategies.
• Aim for significant reductions in federal regulations and employee headcounts.
• Suggestions include mandatory office attendance for federal employees to promote efficiency.
• Specific federal expenditures on the chopping block include funding for public broadcasting and grants to international organizations.
• Objective to eliminate the need for DOGE by July 4, 2026.
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