Overview

• Vivek Ramaswamy, initially appointed to co-lead Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) with Elon Musk, has stepped down to pursue a gubernatorial bid in Ohio.
• DOGE, a Trump initiative to cut federal spending by up to $2 trillion, faces significant skepticism from experts who argue such cuts are unrealistic without major reductions to social programs.
• The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), representing 800,000 federal workers, has filed lawsuits questioning DOGE's compliance with federal advisory committee regulations.
• The lawsuits allege DOGE lacks balanced representation, transparency, and adherence to federal guidelines meant to prevent undue private sector influence.
• Other advocacy groups have joined the legal challenge, seeking to halt DOGE’s operations until it aligns with legal requirements for federal advisory bodies.