President-elect Trump has announced the creation of a Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, to propose recommendations for enhancing government efficiency by July 2026. Meanwhile, the House passed the bipartisan Social Security Fairness Act, aiming to repeal provisions that reduce benefits for certain retirees, though its future in the Senate remains uncertain. As Congress faces a critical five-week period to pass essential funding and defense bills, Trump’s senior appointments are raising eyebrows, particularly with his selections for the Defense and Justice Departments.
