Is world's richest man, Elon Musk, using Earth's largest financial manager, US Treasury, to beat rivals with DOGE?

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has begun shutting down payments to federal contractors and government agencies, causing a stir within the US Treasury Department. The move, which Musk claims is part of an effort to root out corruption and waste, has prompted backlash from lawmakers and senior officials who question the legality and scope of DOGEs actions.