President Donald Trump’s order establishing the “Department of Government Efficiency” aims to give billionaire Elon Musk’s team sweeping access to operations at federal agencies, revamping its structure after competing visions left one of its leaders seeking an exit.

DOGE builds on the United States Digital Service, now rebranded as the U.S. DOGE Service. According to Trump's executive order, the newly rebranded department will cut red tape and streamline government IT systems. Per the EO, DOGE has roughly 18 months (July 4, 2026) to achieve the administration's goal.

The newly rebranded U.S. Digital Service is charged with governmentwide software modernization, but experts are uncertain about its leadership and direction.

The former Republican primary foe departs DOGE after his goal of trimming regulations was overtaken by Musk’s priority of cutting expenditures.

Three lawsuits from progressive organizations filed in federal court on Monday just minutes after President Donald Trump was sworn into office allege that the Elon Musk -led Department of Government Efficiency violates the transparency requirements of a 1972 law.

Trump on Monday signed an executive order to create Elon Musk's DOGE, with a mandate to improve federal IT systems.