Summary

A lawsuit filed within minutes of Donald Trump’s swearing-in challenges the legality of Elon Musk’s “department of government efficiency” (Doge), alleging it violates federal transparency rules.

The suit claims Doge functions as a federal advisory committee but lacks balanced representation, public meeting access, and record-keeping.

Doge, which reportedly operates from SpaceX offices and uses encrypted communication, aims to streamline government by cutting programs and jobs.

Critics argue the project is shrouded in secrecy, while supporters label it a branding exercise for Trump’s government reform efforts.

  • SnausagesinaBlanket@lemmy.world
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    18 hours ago

    BREAKING NEWS:

    Trump says he can’t lower the price of eggs!

    He can’t end the Ukraine war on day one!

    He can’t round up “criminals” like Nancy Pelosi and “all the other democratic criminals” on day one either!

    Can you imagine that he was talking to all the rednecks that he needed to vote for him and he knows how to channel their hate into votes?

    nah

    • floofloof
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      14 hours ago

      He says he can still persecute trans people though, so his supporters will be pleased that he’s prioritizing hurting vulnerable minorities.