Elon Musk's role as a Special Government Employee overseeing federal efficiency has ended. He helped cut waste and streamline agencies, with DOGE continuing its work. Now, he's shifting focus back to SpaceX, Tesla, and addressing national budget concerns. ------------------- Overview: • Elon Musk announced that his time as a Special Government Employee in the Trump administration has ended, marking the conclusion of his official role overseeing the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). • During his tenure, Musk oversaw significant federal workforce cuts and efforts to reduce wasteful spending, with DOGE continuing its work across federal agencies even after his departure. • Musk expressed gratitude to President Trump for the opportunity and indicated that DOGE's mission will persist, with staff remaining embedded within government agencies for the foreseeable future. • As his government role concludes, Musk is transitioning to focus more on his private companies, such as SpaceX and Tesla, while also raising concerns about recent federal spending bills and their impact on the national budget deficit. • The article notes recent staff changes within DOGE, including the departure of top adviser Katie Miller, and mentions Musk's plans to spend less on political activities while maintaining some financial support for political groups aligned with his interests. Tags: #newscvg #politics #elonmusk #spacex #tesla #governmentefficiency #federalwaste #cryptonews #doge #spaceinnovation #techleadership #budgetreform #spaceexploration #cryptocommunity #techrevolution #futureoftechnology #spaceandtech #breakingnews