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Trump's Proposed Department of Government Efficiency Sparks Congressional Caucus

President-elect Trump announces a new federal initiative aimed at budget cuts, led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, igniting political and workforce changes.

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Updated: Nov 19th, 2024, 3:06 PM ET

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President-elect Donald Trump has proposed a 'Department of Government Efficiency' aimed at significant federal budget cuts. Billionaire Elon Musk and politician Vivek Ramaswamy would lead the department focused on enhancing efficiency and reducing federal workforce size. A new Congressional caucus has formed to support these initiatives, highlighting concerns over national debt and government spending. Ramaswamy pushed for a full-time return of federal employees to offices, drawing reactions from labor unions. The plan signals a significant shift in operational and employment strategies within the federal government as part of Trump's agenda.

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