ChainCatcher news, Elon Musk's Department of Efficiency has launched a recruitment website, hiring software engineers and other technical personnel for full-time salaried positions. Before submitting an application, job seekers must click to confirm a prompt box that states "The work location is in Washington, D.C., for in-office full-time work, U.S. citizens only." Applicants must provide contact information, upload a resume, and list up to three "areas of excellence." The website may go live on Sunday afternoon, a few days after U.S. President Trump took office and signed the executive order formally establishing the agency.

ChainCatcher News, the U.S. Department of Efficiency (DOGE) announced in a post on X on Friday that within 80 hours, the department canceled existing or upcoming government contracts worth approximately $420 million, along with two leases. According to BusinessInsider's calculations, this amounts to about $126 million in contracts canceled per day.If the organization continues to operate at this pace over the 530 days between January 20, 2025, and July 4, 2026, approximately $67 billion in contracts will be canceled each year. (Note: The U.S. DOGE Services Temporary Organization is set to terminate on July 4, 2026.) This would ultimately account for about 3% of Elon Musk's initial goal to cut the federal budget by $2 trillion, or 7% of his revised goal of $1 trillion. Currently, DOGE is primarily focused on DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) contracts and vacant buildings, but it cannot directly alter the federal budget without Congressional approval.

ChainCatcher news, Trump announces the signing of an executive order to establish the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), aimed at maximizing government efficiency and productivity through the modernization of federal technology and software.According to the executive order, the structure of the Department of Government Efficiency DOGE includes:The reorganization and renaming of the United States Digital Service. The United States Digital Service is now renamed the United States DOGE Service (USDS) and will be established within the Office of the President.The establishment of a temporary organization. A USDS Administrator will be established in the Office of the President, reporting to the White House Chief of Staff. According to Section 3161 of Title 5 of the United States Code, a temporary organization called the "United States DOGE Service Temporary Organization" will be further established. The United States DOGE Service Temporary Organization will be led by the USDS Administrator and will be dedicated to advancing the President's 18-month DOGE agenda. The United States DOGE Service Temporary Organization will terminate on July 4, 2026. The termination of the United States DOGE Service Temporary Organization shall not be construed as a termination, weakening, or modification of other powers or provisions of this order.DOGE Teams. In consultation with the USDS, each agency head shall establish a DOGE team consisting of at least four employees within their respective agencies, which may include special government employees. Team members must be hired or assigned within thirty days of the issuance of this order. Agency heads shall consult with the USDS Administrator to select DOGE team members. Each DOGE team typically includes a DOGE team leader, an engineer, a human resources expert, and a lawyer. Agency heads shall ensure that the DOGE team leader coordinates with the USDS and provides recommendations to their respective agency heads on implementing the President's DOGE agenda.

ChainCatcher news, according to Semafor, one of the first executive orders that Trump plans to sign today will aim to establish a government efficiency department.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Washington Post, a lawsuit against the "Department of Government Efficiency" led by billionaire Elon Musk for violating federal transparency regulations is expected to be filed just minutes after U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump's inauguration, marking the beginning of a legal battle over key aspects of the incoming U.S. government's agenda.In a 30-page complaint obtained prior to submission, the Public Interest Law Firm's National Security Advisor claims that the non-governmental DOGE group violated a 1972 law that requires advisory committees providing advice to the executive branch to adhere to certain regulations regarding disclosure, employment, and other practices.

ChainCatcher news, according to Business Insider, Musk's Government Efficiency Committee (DOGE) plans to send two representatives to major U.S. government agencies to lead cost-cutting efforts after President Trump takes office. Each agency will be equipped with two DOGE representatives.Representatives not assigned will be placed in the U.S. Digital Service (USDS), which provides IT consulting services for the federal government.Additionally, DOGE may also establish an office in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) at the White House, responsible for budget preparation.

ChainCatcher news, according to Caixin, Musk admitted during an interview with former Clinton administration advisor and political strategist Mark Penn that the proposed "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE) in the U.S. would find it difficult to achieve the previously promised $2 trillion reduction in federal spending. This stands in stark contrast to his statement at a Trump campaign rally last October, where he claimed to "cut at least $2 trillion." Musk explained that setting a high target is meant to ensure actual results, stating, "If we try to cut $2 trillion, we can achieve $1 trillion in results."According to data from the U.S. Treasury, the fiscal year 2024 spending is $6.75 trillion, while the government's discretionary budget is only $1.7 trillion. Musk stated that if the budget deficit could be reduced from $2 trillion to $1 trillion and economic potential is unleashed to allow the output of goods and services to keep pace with the growth of the money supply, inflation control could be achieved. Experts predict that Musk and Ramaswamy may focus their cuts on social welfare programs such as Medicaid.

ChainCatcher news, sources reveal that Elon Musk is hiring staff for the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Steve Davis, president of Musk's tunneling company Boring Co., and former U.S. Chief Technology Officer Michael Kratsios are among the main interviewers for potential candidates. DOGE has currently hired about 10 people and is looking for software engineers, including those with artificial intelligence experience.Currently, DOGE operates out of a glass-walled office in Washington, which is rented by Musk's other company SpaceX, located about four blocks from the White House.Some insiders have revealed that Musk and Ramaswamy (another leader) are still working to determine the structure of DOGE, but they are considering incorporating it as a 501(c)(3). One complication is that a 501(c)(3) can be either a public charity (which means it must pass a public support test and at least one-third of its donations must come from a broad base of supporters) or a private foundation, with stricter limitations for private foundations.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, Vivek Ramaswamy, another head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) appointed by Trump, posted that most government projects should have clear deadlines.That's why we set one for the Department of Government Efficiency as well: July 4, 2026. Musk retweeted the post stating that the final step for the Department of Government Efficiency is to dissolve itself. Earlier, Trump stated at Mar-a-Lago in Florida that the "Department of Government Efficiency" will release its final report on July 4, 2026.In the view of U.S. Newsweek, although the "Department of Government Efficiency" led by Musk currently takes the lead, its biggest role is to serve the U.S. midterm elections, delivering a "big gift" for the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States in 2026.

ChainCatcher news, according to the New York Post, U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders publicly expressed support for the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) proposed by Trump. He stated on X: "Musk is right. The Pentagon's budget is $886 billion, yet it has failed its audit for the 7th consecutive time. It can no longer keep track of how many billions of dollars it has."He added: "Last year, only 13 senators voted against the military-industrial complex and the defense budget filled with waste and fraud. This situation must change."

ChainCatcher news, according to The Information, Sriram Krishnan, a general partner at the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, will be leaving. It is reported that he has discussed joining the government efficiency department led by Elon Musk.

ChainCatcher news, yesterday's issue of TIME magazine featured Musk as its cover person and published a special article titled "How Musk Became a Kingmaker" about the alliance between Musk and Trump.The article points out that Musk has played an indispensable role in Trump's successful presidential campaign in terms of funding and influence. At the same time, Musk is also deeply involved in Trump's government affairs. Besides the government efficiency department, Musk has ventured into both domestic and foreign affairs under Trump.The article cites examples where the leaders of Turkey and Ukraine had Musk participate in their calls with Trump. Additionally, when House Republicans invited Trump to a closed-door meeting on Capitol Hill, Musk followed behind, placing a "GUEST 1" label on the window of Trump's motorcade.

ChainCatcher news, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) stated in a post on social media that the U.S. Congress has allocated up to $516 billion for projects with expired federal legal authorizations for the fiscal year 2024, of which approximately $320 billion (62%) corresponds to projects whose authorizations have expired for more than 10 years.

ChainCatcher news, Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will launch the "Dogecast" podcast for the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

ChainCatcher news, according to Fox Business citing informed sources, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) led by Musk may develop a mobile application for tax filing, allowing taxpayers to submit their tax returns for free. The plan is currently in its preliminary stages.DOGE is considering how to make it easier for Americans to pay their taxes each year, as part of a broader set of measures expected to thoroughly review federal programs to save costs and improve efficiency by streamlining programs and eliminating redundancies.

ChainCatcher news, Musk responded this morning on X to UFC fighter Jim Miller's public support for Peanut, in which he posted a squirrel emoji (Peanut) and mentioned the Department of Efficiency of the U.S. Government (DOGE).

ChainCatcher message, Musk stated on the X platform that he is starting to feel that @DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) has real potential.