Musk and Ramaswamy Challenge Federal Remote Work Policies Amid Budget Concerns
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, is focusing on reducing government spending by targeting telework policies and IT modernization. They propose tying telework eligibility to performance, relocating federal employees from Washington, D.C., and selling underutilized office buildings. The DOGE initiative, supported by a new Senate caucus, aims to improve government efficiency through executive actions and potential legislation, such as the proposed "DOGE Act" to freeze federal hiring and establish a merit-based salary system.