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Lawmakers warn of conflicts and legal risks as Musk-led 'DOGE' gains access to federal systems
Summary
During a House Oversight hearing, lawmakers and witnesses debated the administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), with Democrats warning that Elon Musk's advisers and rapid administrative moves pose conflicts of interest, security risks and potential legal overreach.
Members of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform used testimony and questioning during a lengthy hearing to press concerns about the White House's new Department of Government Efficiency, commonly abbreviated "DOGE," and the role of Elon Musk and his private-sector team.
Representative Gerry Connolly, the panel's ranking member, warned that Musk and his allies are positioned to "dismantle federal agencies" and could threaten programs that many Americans rely on. Connolly said in his opening that "This is the so called deep state that President Trump and his acolytes continue to demonize, and these are the programs and services sitting on Elon Musk's chopping block right now." That comment framed many of the Democrats' questions and motions for further oversight.
Expert witnesses told the committee they share some of those concerns. William G. Resch, an associate professor…
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