Following yesterday’s announcement to blow the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) under the federal Office of Personnel Management, the DOGE led by Musk made a second move today.

What is unexpected is that this time the target is actually the U.S. Mint. The DOGE said that for every 1 cent coin minted, it will cost 3 cents in casting costs, resulting in an additional cost of nearly $180 million for taxpayers in 2023.

In order to achieve the goal of cutting the annual budget of US$1 trillion, Musk will not let go of even this US$180 million. It seems that the American people will soon bid farewell to the 1-cent coin. However, this is definitely a "saving money" decision.

In addition, the DEI department of the federal government that was disbanded yesterday has been notified that it will cease operations from 5 pm local time on January 22nd.

The department's mission is to ensure that the federal government, the nation's largest employer, reflects the diversity of American society and provides fair employment opportunities and working conditions for all employees.