While Trump’s foreign diplomacy is at full throttle, Elon Musk has been taking domestic matters into his own hands. His Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has rapidly transformed into one of the most controversial entities in Washington, aggressively targeting government waste and inefficiencies. Recent findings from DOGE audits have uncovered billions in questionable spending, fueling both praise and backlash.
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DOGE’s Takeover of Federal IT and Finance Oversight

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Musk’s latest move involves a sweeping takeover of the U.S. Digital Service (USDS), the federal unit responsible for modernizing government technology. Over a dozen USDS employees have been terminated, with DOGE teams assuming control over federal IT operations. Former employees report an unprecedented level of secrecy, with DOGE operatives covering windows, refusing direct communication, and restricting information flow. This aligns with broader concerns about DOGE’s control over federal records, as internal documents reveal that agencies must now “coordinate” with DOGE before responding to FOIA requests or congressional inquiries.
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DOGE’s financial oversight efforts have also extended to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Department of Education, where Musk’s team has frozen contracts over $25,000 and begun auditing federal student loan portfolios. The EPA, inspired by DOGE’s aggressive spending cuts, announced it had located $20 billion in waste, highlighting the broader impact of Musk’s fiscal intervention.

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