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Court scrutinizes Musk-led DOGE amid budget fight

Date: 28-05-2025
Sources: cnbc.com: 1 | edition.cnn.com: 3
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Summary

A federal court allowed a multi-state lawsuit challenging Elon Musk’s leadership role in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to proceed, finding his position appears continuing and wielding significant authority without Senate confirmation or explicit congressional authorization. While dismissing President Trump as a defendant, the judge affirmed that states plausibly alleged constitutional violations and improper access to proprietary information. In parallel, the court permitted DOGE—after meeting training and safeguards requirements—to access sensitive Treasury payment systems, reversing earlier limits. Against this backdrop, Musk criticized President Trump’s expansive tax-and-spend bill for ballooning the deficit and undermining DOGE’s mission, and said he will step back from full-time government work while DOGE operations continue within agencies.

Key Points

  • Judge rules Musk’s DOGE role appears continuing and authoritative, allowing lawsuit to proceed
  • President Trump dismissed as defendant, but constitutional claims against DOGE advance
  • Court permits trained DOGE staff access to sensitive Treasury systems with safeguards
  • Musk criticizes Trump’s agenda bill for deficit impact and weakening DOGE mission
  • Musk plans to scale back government involvement while DOGE continues across agencies

Articles in this Cluster

Musk's role leading DOGE is ‘continuing and permanent,’ judge says

28-05-2025

A D.C. federal judge rejected the White House’s bid to dismiss a multi-state lawsuit challenging Elon Musk’s government role, finding Musk’s position leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) appears “continuing and permanent” with significant authority despite lacking Senate confirmation or congressional authorization for DOGE. Judge Tanya Chutkan said the states plausibly allege constitutional violations and unauthorized access to proprietary information, allowing the case to proceed. She dismissed President Trump as a defendant, citing limits on enjoining the president’s official duties, but noted his discretionary power to nominate officers.
Entities: Elon Musk, Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), Judge Tanya Chutkan, White House, D.C. federal court • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform

‘Disappointed’: Watch Musk react to Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ bill | CNN PoliticsClose icon

28-05-2025

Elon Musk said he’s disappointed with President Trump’s “big, beautiful” bill, warning it could swell the budget deficit and weaken the Department of Government Efficiency. The bill narrowly passed the House and faces expected changes in the Senate. Musk also said he’s stepping back from full-time government work to refocus on his companies.
Entities: Elon Musk, Donald Trump, CNN, House of Representatives, Senate • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: negative • Intent: critique

DOGE can access sensitive Treasury payment systems, judge rules | CNN PoliticsClose icon

28-05-2025

A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), backed by Elon Musk, can access sensitive Treasury Department payment systems after establishing training and safeguards to prevent data misuse. The decision reverses earlier restrictions imposed due to concerns over chaotic implementation and privacy risks. The 19 Democratic-led states that sued did not oppose access conditioned on proper training. The ruling allows additional DOGE staff to gain access without court approval once trained. The lawsuit, led by New York AG Letitia James, alleged DOGE previously attempted to use the systems to halt funding for programs like Social Security and Medicaid.
Entities: Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), US Treasury Department, Elon Musk, Trump administration, Letitia James • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform

Elon Musk says Trump’s agenda bill ‘undermines’ DOGE mission | CNN PoliticsClose icon

28-05-2025

Elon Musk criticized President Trump’s sweeping tax-and-spending package, saying it would increase the deficit and undermine the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The bill, which includes major tax cuts and higher military and security spending funded by cuts to health, nutrition, and energy programs, is estimated by the CBO to add $3.8 trillion to the deficit. It narrowly passed the House and now heads to the Senate. Musk, amid a SpaceX media tour, said he’s stepping back from government work to refocus on his companies and plans to spend less on politics, though it’s unclear if he’ll change his pledge to fund pro-Trump groups. He defended DOGE against criticism, saying it’s unfairly blamed for unrelated issues, and noted the initiative will continue with staff embedded across agencies.
Entities: Elon Musk, President Trump, Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), House of Representatives • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform