Musk faces lawsuit over DOGE power claims

A judge ruled that Elon Musk must defend himself against a lawsuit alleging he unlawfully seized excessive power as the leader of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Plaintiffs claim Musk exceeded his authority by implementing drastic actions like agency eliminations and budget cuts without Senate confirmation. The judge rejected the government's defense that Musk held no formally established office, stating that evading scrutiny by unlawfully creating an office and seizing power is not permissible. If the plaintiffs prevail, Musk-initiated policies and cuts could be vacated, potentially undoing DOGE's actions.