‘Big Balls’ of DOGE fame gives exclusive look at new Trump mission to overhaul government

What happened: Edward Coristine, the former DOGE engineer known as "Big Balls," is helping build America.gov with the National Design Studio. The AI-powered site launched Sept. 29 as a single entry point for federal information. Key numbers: 29,000 government websites cited; America.gov launched Sept. Why it matters: Coristine said the administration plans fully digital first-time passport applications, expanding on online renewal. He said DOGE feedback showed Americans find government hard to navigate.

Edward Coristine, the former DOGE engineer known as "Big Balls," is helping build America.gov with the National Design Studio. The AI-powered site launched Sept. 29 as a single entry point for federal information.

Coristine said the administration plans fully digital first-time passport applications, expanding on online renewal. He said DOGE feedback showed Americans find government hard to navigate.