14 States Sue Trump, Musk Over DOGE Powers

A coalition of 14 Democratic state attorneys general has filed a lawsuit against President Trump and Elon Musk, challenging the constitutionality of the newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The lawsuit claims that Trump unlawfully established DOGE and granted Musk, who has not been Senate-confirmed, significant executive powers, thereby violating the Appointments Clause of the Constitution. Attorneys general argue that Musk's actions have led to chaos and disruption across various government levels, accessing sensitive data and undermining established federal agencies. They seek a court ruling to invalidate Musk's directives and bar him from issuing orders outside of DOGE. The White House has dismissed the lawsuit as a political maneuver against Trump, promising to fight it in court. The initiative has raised concerns over the handling of sensitive information and the potential for unchecked power within the federal government.