Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are leading a new U.S. initiative called the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to reduce the federal budget deficit. The initiative aims to eliminate excess regulations and cut wasteful spending, functioning outside traditional governmental parameters. While not an official department, DOGE has garnered support from President-elect Donald Trump. Its leaders, Musk and Ramaswamy, will not be compensated for their roles, and the initiative is expected to be staffed by unpaid volunteers. The group's efforts include issuing reports on cost-cutting measures and advocating for changes through a newly-formed Congressional caucus. While there are differing views on the extent of spending cuts—Musk suggests reducing expenditures significantly, while Ramaswamy proposes a larger cut to the federal workforce—they both align on aims to trim several federal agencies. Additionally, the initiative plans to launch a podcast to share updates on its mission as it seeks bipartisan support in Congress.

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