Amy Gleason has been appointed acting administrator of the Department of Government Efficiency. Her previous experience includes working with the US Digital Service and health care startups. Elon Musk, not an employee of DOGE, advises Trump on government efficiency, sparking controversy among former US Digital Service members.
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Vivek Ramaswamy, a former Republican presidential candidate, is reportedly planning to run for Ohio governor. Currently collaborating with Elon Musk on government efficiency, he aims to streamline the upcoming Trump administration. Ramaswamy will announce his gubernatorial candidacy after Ohio Governor Mike DeWine names JD Vance's Senate replacement. Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted has been appointed for the Senate role.