All right, moving right along. Kevin Hasset, National Economic Council director and dear friend. Kevin, thanks for coming on.So, Kevin, when are you going to pull the trigger where furlows become firing. There's about 750,000 some odd uh federal employees, non-military federal employees. Uh we've talked to Russ vote about this at some length.Everybody wants to see the government bloat come down. Um, it seems like stubborn Democrats, this is a great opportunity. Give us your take.>> Why not. What are you wai ...

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the transition of DOGE after Elon Musk's departure, highlighting the challenges and changes in leadership, operational structure, and political implications for the organization [3][9][36]. Summary by Sections Musk's Departure - Elon Musk left DOGE at the end of May, with reports indicating a sudden and uncommunicated exit from the Trump administration [4][6]. - His departure marked a significant shift for DOGE, which had been a focal point of political and operational discussions [9][10]. DOGE's Financial Impact - Initially, Musk claimed DOGE would save the federal government $2 trillion, later revised to $1 trillion. However, DOGE reported savings of $190 billion through asset sales, contract cancellations, and layoffs, which has been met with skepticism regarding the accuracy of these figures [7][8]. - During Musk's tenure, approximately 260,000 federal positions were eliminated, but many departments are now in the process of rehiring [7]. Legal and Political Challenges - A legal dispute is ongoing regarding whether DOGE should be subject to the Freedom of Information Act, as it operates in a gray area between being a government entity and a private advisory group [8][9]. - The political landscape surrounding DOGE has become contentious, with Trump expressing dissatisfaction with its aggressive strategies and suggesting that cutting subsidies to Musk's companies could save money [10][11]. Leadership Changes - Following Musk's exit, key figures associated with him, including Steve Davis, also left DOGE, leading to a power struggle within the organization [12][13]. - The new leadership structure appears to be more integrated with various government departments, with Russell Vought, a loyal Trump appointee, taking a prominent role in guiding DOGE's future [22][23]. Future Direction of DOGE - DOGE is transitioning from a standalone entity to a more embedded role within federal departments, focusing on technology and efficiency improvements, particularly through AI [21][16]. - The recent passage of a budget-cutting bill indicates a shift towards a more institutionalized approach to implementing reforms, with Russell Vought emphasizing a systematic execution of budget cuts [26][29]. Ongoing Issues - Despite the restructuring, DOGE faces challenges such as staffing shortages in key areas like the Social Security Administration due to layoffs, leading to operational inefficiencies [35]. - Concerns about data security and potential leaks have arisen, particularly regarding unauthorized access by former DOGE members [35][36].

每经编辑｜杜宇 据央视新闻5月29日消息，当地时间5月28日，美国政府效率部负责人埃隆·马斯克在其社交媒体平台X上发文表示，在他作为特别政府雇员的任期即将结束之 际，他想感谢美国总统特朗普给予的减少政府浪费性支出的机会。 马斯克5月20日线上出席由彭博社主办的卡塔尔经济论坛时，接受火药味十足的采访。在被追问是否今后五年内继续担任特斯拉CEO时，马斯克放言，如果 他"死了"才不可能留任。 图片来源：视觉中国-VCG111553754463 当地时间5月27日，马斯克返回美国太空探索技术公司（SpaceX），观摩"星舰"试飞。在接受采访时，他表示，削减联邦政府规模的难度远超预期，并对他 所领导的政府效率部遭受严厉批评深感遗憾。 马斯克称，"联邦官僚体系的状况比我预想的要严峻得多。我原本知道存在问题，但不得不说，至少在华盛顿特区试图推动改善现状，着实是一场艰难的攻 坚战。" 马斯克提到，政府效率部相关举措所引发的反响极为强烈。"政府效率部简直成了所有问题的'替罪羊'""无论哪里出了问题，哪怕与我们毫无关联，我们都 会受到指责。" 他对自己旗下公司声誉受损表示失望："有人在烧特斯拉汽车。为什么要这么做？这真的很不酷。 ...

2025.05. 28 本文字数：860，阅读时长大约1分钟 导读 ：在接受采访时，他表示，削减联邦政府规模的难度远超预期，并对他所领导的政府效率部遭受严厉批评深感 遗憾。 马斯克称，"联邦官僚体系的状况比我预想的要严峻得多。我原本知道存在问题，但不得不说，至少 在华盛顿特区试图推动改善现状，着实是一场艰难的攻坚战。" 马斯克提到，政府效率部相关举措所引发的反响极为强烈。 "政府效率部简直成了所有问题的'替罪 羊'""无论哪里出了问题，哪怕与我们毫无关联，我们都会受到指责。" 他对自己旗下公司声誉受损表示失望："有人在烧特斯拉汽车。为什么要这么做？这真的很不酷。" "政府效率部的工作并未结束" 宣布将大幅削减政治捐款，除非去世否则仍致力于执掌特斯拉，恢复全天候工作状态……据央视新 闻，马斯克近日频频发声，表示将更多关注旗下公司。知情人士曾披露，马斯克在特朗普政府内担任 政府效率部负责人的角色让他"精疲力尽、恼怒不已"。美国《华盛顿邮报》当地时间27日报道，马斯 克在接受采访时表示，政府效率部成为了华盛顿的"替罪羊"。 当地时间5月27日，马斯克返回美国太空探索技术公司（SpaceX），观摩"星舰"试飞。在接受 ...

Core Viewpoint - The U.S. Federal Human Resources Agency is preparing to launch improved software under the guidance of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to expedite the government termination process [1] Group 1 - The initiative aims to enhance the efficiency of the government’s employee termination procedures [1] - The new software is expected to streamline the process, potentially reducing the time and resources required for terminations [1]

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