President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Elon Musk and former Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy to head a new Department of Government Efficiency, aiming to reduce bureaucracy and streamline federal operations by 2026. Trump emphasized that this initiative, described as a potential ‘Manhattan Project,’ is designed to cut wasteful spending and revamp federal agencies. Both Musk and Ramaswamy are noted Trump supporters, with Musk contributing significantly to his campaign. In related news, Trump has nominated Peter Hegseth as secretary of defense, who lacks Pentagon experience but has a military background.

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