The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is at the center of mounting legal challenges, with judges, lawmakers, and watchdogs questioning Elon Musk’s authority and whether the office is a formal government agency.
Facing pressure from lawsuits, the White House named Amy Gleason as DOGE’s official administrator on Tuesday, but Musk’s role remains unclear. The administration insists Musk is merely a senior adviser, yet he publicly presents himself as DOGE’s leader and has ordered sweeping federal job cuts and agency restructuring.
During court hearings this week, judges grilled Justice Department lawyers on DOGE’s authority. U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly pressed attorneys for details, only to receive uncertain answers. Judge Theodore Chuang called it “highly suspicious” that the government could not produce formal records of Musk’s appointment.
Lawsuits claim Musk wields authority beyond a typical adviser, with attorney Norm Eisen labeling him a “super cabinet member”. Others argue DOGE is an agency when convenient but avoids oversight when challenged, raising concerns about transparency.
The Biden-appointed Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and several federal agencies have pushed back on DOGE’s demands for access to sensitive government data, while watchdogs argue DOGE must comply with open records laws. A key FOIA ruling is expected Friday, which could determine whether DOGE must disclose its activities to the public.
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