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Elon Musk Steps Back as DOGE Faces Mounting Legal Challenges and Scrutiny

The Department of Government Efficiency claims $165 billion in savings but faces criticism over its methods and impact as lawsuits question its authority.

President Donald Trump listens as Elon Musk speaks in the Oval Office at the White House, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Elon Musk speaks during a cabinet meeting at the White House, Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
People gather to protest outside the headquarters of the Office of Personnel Management after the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency was tasked with oversight of OPM, in Washington, Feb. 2, 2025.
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Overview

  • Elon Musk has transitioned to a part-time leadership role in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), reducing his day-to-day involvement.
  • DOGE continues to claim $165 billion in federal savings through regulatory rollbacks and workforce reductions, though critics dispute the accuracy and impact of these figures.
  • Legal challenges against DOGE's authority and transparency are expected to persist beyond its scheduled dissolution on July 4, 2026.
  • The agency operates under strict legal constraints, unable to abolish federal agencies without Congressional approval but with discretion to scale back operations and reprioritize funds.
  • DOGE follows historical precedents like the Reagan administration's workforce cuts and George H.W. Bush's Council on Competitiveness, sparking debate over the limits of executive power.