# DOGE-linked buyouts and agency cuts accelerate

Date: 2025

The [Department of Government Efficiency](/organizations/department-of-government-efficiency) (DOGE) was a United States federal initiative launched by the second [Trump](/people/mig-donald-trump) administration. It was first suggested to Donald Trump by [Elon Musk](/people/elon-musk) in 2024, established by an executive order on January 20, 2025, and ceased operation on July 4, 2026, as scheduled. Its stated objective was to modernize information technology and maximize productivity within the federal government.

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