The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is under scrutiny as its leadership structure appears ambiguous. A White House official confirmed that Elon Musk does not head DOGE, contradicting claims made by President Trump. Musk is designated as a senior adviser, drawing parallels with political figures serving in similar roles. Judge Tanya Chutkan criticized DOGE's chaotic operations, questioning its lack of oversight and federal agency status. A recent ruling labeled DOGE as an 'agency,' highlighting the Trump administration's evasion of associated obligations, such as congressional oversight, due to its operational nature.
DOGE appears to be moving in no sort of predictable and orderly fashion. This is essentially a private citizen directing an organization that's not a federal agency to have access to the entire workings of the federal government.
The filing did not provide any information about who oversees DOGE, other than ruling out Musk.
This appears to come from a desire to escape the obligations that accompany agencyhood - such as being subject to congressional oversight.
Musk is a non career special government employee who serves as a senior adviser to the president.
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