Elon Musk’s cost-cutting unit hasn’t yet made any announcements about what sort of suggestions it will make. That’s not to say there hasn’t already been plenty of drama surrounding the department. Co-chair Vivek Ramaswamy left DOGE before its official launch amid reports of tension with Musk,

Musk isn’t introducing a novel idea. For years, people have advocated eliminating the penny, as pennies are rarely spent as change. And since the Covid-19 pandemic, more consumers are shopping online or avoiding physical currency altogether .

DOGE builds on the United States Digital Service, now rebranded as the U.S. DOGE Service. According to Trump's executive order, the newly rebranded department will cut red tape and streamline government IT systems. Per the EO, DOGE has roughly 18 months (July 4, 2026) to achieve the administration's goal.