Dept. of Government Efficiency Rightsizing Federal Government

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The “Savings” section is expected to provide insight into DOGE’s progress toward Musk’s goal of cutting the $2 trillion deficit in half by next year.

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Legal Challenges

Musk defended DOGE’s cost-cutting measures, stating they are not “draconian or radical” but necessary “for America to remain solvent as a country.”

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He cited a cursory examination of Social Security records, alleging that some individuals listed in the system were “150 years old” or had “no identifying information.”

However, DOGE has already encountered legal challenges.

A federal judge temporarily blocked Musk and his team from accessing Treasury Department records, including sensitive data such as Social Security numbers and bank account information of millions of Americans.

Despite this setback, the administration and key Republicans, including House Speaker Mike Johnson, have criticized the court’s actions and questioned lower courts decisions.