Trump appoints Elon Musk to head new department of gov't efficiency President-elect Donald Trump has appointed tech magnate Elon Musk as the head of a newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) with plans to transform the U.S federal system. Musk, renowned for leading innovative companies like Tesla and SpaceX, will work alongside entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy to streamline government operations and address the staggering $6.5 trillion in annual federal expenditures. The announcement, made on Tuesday by the Trump transition team, unveils an ambitious plan focused on eliminating wasteful spending, reducing cumbersome regulations,...