14 states file a lawsuit arguing Elon Musk's authority at DOGE is unconstitutional

The new lawsuit is one of several accusing President Donald Trump of skirting the Constitution and Musk of operating with unchecked power.

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14 states sue Musk and Trump, calling billionaire's role unconstitutional

Fourteen states sued Elon Musk, his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and President Trump on Thursday, arguing that the tech billionaire’s sweeping efforts to cut government spending are ...
The Hill - 5d
Minn. AG among those challenging Musk, DOGE's authority in latest lawsuit

Attorneys general from 14 states are challenging the authority of Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency.
CBS News - 5d
Trump Argues That Courts Cannot Block Elon Musk’s DOGE Team From Treasury Systems

The president’s lawyers argued that the distinction between civil servants and political appointees was unworkable and unconstitutional. A hearing is set for Friday.
The New York Times - Feb. 10
Groups file lawsuit challenging DOGE access at IRS

A coalition of unions, tax and small business groups sued late Monday to block the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing personal taxpayer data at the Internal Revenue Service ...
The Hill - 19h
Elon Musk's role in DOGE uncertain after recent filing from White House

In an affidavit filed in federal court Tuesday, a White House official said Elon Musk is not the administrator of the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE.
ABC News - 17h
Federal employees union files lawsuits over CFPB shutdown, DOGE access

A union representing employees across dozens of federal agencies filed two lawsuits on Sunday against the acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
CBS News - Feb. 10
Elon Musk’s X Settles Trump Lawsuit

The social media site agreed to pay in the range of $10 million to settle with the president, who had sued over the suspension of his account in 2021.
The New York Times - 5d
Jim Jordan backs Elon Musk’s authority to cut federal government

“It's something that people evaluated and voted for on November 5,” the Ohio Republican said.
Politico - Feb. 9
Musk is not an employee of DOGE and has no authority, White House says

The White House said in a legal filing that Tesla CEO Elon Musk isn't an employee of its Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE.
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