DOGE winds down operations months before its mandate ends: reports

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), an entity created under a Trump administration executive order, has effectively stopped functioning nearly eight months before its term was set to conclude, according to reports.

OPM (Office of Personnel Management) Director Scott Kupor reportedly indicated that DOGE has been dissolved and no longer operates as a standalone unit. Its duties have reportedly been absorbed by existing federal agencies, primarily the Office of Personnel Management, the government’s main human-resources arm.

Launched in January, DOGE was envisioned as a rapid-response team to slash agency budgets and streamline federal operations in line with President Trump’s priorities. In its initial phase, the unit attracted significant attention, especially with Elon Musk playing a prominent role in shaping its early direction.

However, over time, DOGE’s visibility faded as its functions shifted elsewhere. Kupor suggested that OPM has taken over much of the work DOGE previously handled. Meanwhile, some of DOGE’s senior staff have moved to the National Design Studio a new initiative formed through an executive order in August. The studio, overseen by Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia, has been assigned to modernise and improve the design of government websites. Gebbia and other former DOGE contributors, including Edward Coristine, have been encouraging new talent to join the team.

The quiet winding down of DOGE stands in stark contrast to its high-profile debut, during which Musk frequently championed its mission and showcased it at major political events.