Coin World news, the government efficiency department (DOGE) led by Musk ended 2025 with "severe layoffs, saving money yet falling short". Data shows that the number of government employees in the United States has decreased by about 9% this year, from 3.015 million federal staff in January to 2.744 million in November. Meanwhile, as of December 19, spending has increased from $7.135 trillion to $7.558 trillion, representing nearly a 6% growth. Additionally, Musk had proposed the possibility of forming a third party in the summer, but in recent months, he has resumed donations to the Republican Party. (Yahoo Finance)