The Voice News: Three senior officials from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) are stepping down from their roles at the White House, following Elon Musk’s exit from the administration.
A White House official confirmed that adviser Steve Davis, spokesperson and adviser Katie Miller, and attorney James Burnham will also be leaving their special government employee positions. Their departures mark a significant shift in the leadership of DOGE.
Steve Davis, who served as DOGE’s Chief Operating Officer, has long worked alongside Musk at companies including SpaceX, the Boring Company, and X. In a March interview, Davis described DOGE’s mission as “inspiring” and “worth doing.” Earlier this month, he participated in a White House briefing with Musk and a small group of reporters.
Katie Miller, a former Trump White House staffer and wife of Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, was appointed to the DOGE advisory board in December 2024.
James Burnham, DOGE’s general counsel, is also the president and founder of Vallecito Capital LLC and previously clerked for Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch.
Musk officially ended his government service Wednesday night, thanking President Trump for the opportunity. Under federal rules, special government employees like Musk are limited to 130 days of service per year.
In a recent statement, Musk said he will now focus full-time on his companies—X, xAI, Tesla, and the upcoming Starship launch.
As questions arise over who will lead DOGE next, the White House has indicated there are no plans to directly replace Musk, emphasizing that the entire Trump Cabinet remains committed to cost-cutting reforms.