Elon Musk is leading a U.S. initiative called DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency), aimed at reducing the federal budget deficit by cutting excess regulations and managing federal expenditures more efficiently. Despite initial skepticism about its authenticity, the project has gained support from President-elect Donald Trump. Unlike official federal agencies, DOGE operates outside traditional government frameworks and does not have direct funding or budget control over federal departments. Musk is not compensated for his leadership, and the team includes former employees from his ventures and various industry experts. DOGE aims to provide recommendations to streamline government spending and regulation through reports and proposals, which may be introduced in Congress. Recent developments indicate a legal dispute over personal data access for the initiative, while support is growing among congressional members involved in the DOGE Caucus. Though Musk has proposed significant budget cuts, he later tempered expectations about the feasibility of his targets, suggesting a focus on finding around $1 trillion in reductions.

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