Vermont Files Multiple Lawsuits Against Trump Administration DOGE Policies

The Trump administration is engaged in multiple legal battles over its government reform policies, particularly surrounding the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which it claims is exempt from the Freedom of Information Act. This has led to lawsuits, including one from Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington accusing DOGE of wielding excessive power without transparency, with courts debating the extent of DOGE's authority. Vermont is actively involved in several lawsuits challenging funding cuts and layoffs initiated by DOGE, including a recent loss of $2.3 million in grants aimed at poverty and flood relief, highlighting tensions over the administration's spending reductions. Legal experts note that many of these actions may violate the Administrative Procedures Act, with courts tasked to define presidential power boundaries. Meanwhile, Senate Democrats have passed a budget including grants to offset business losses from Trump's tariff policies, indicating political responses to the administration's economic directives. The budget also addresses education funding, wage increases, and infrastructure, reflecting ongoing partisan debates regarding state fiscal priorities.