Elon Musk's 'DOGE Kids' Face Backlash Over Federal Overhaul

A group of young Musk associates, operating under the Department of Government Efficiency, is accused of overstepping authority in reshaping U.S. federal agencies.

• The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, was created by executive order from Donald Trump to reduce federal spending and streamline bureaucracy.
• A team of six young engineers, dubbed the 'DOGE Kids,' has been granted access to sensitive federal data and tasked with identifying cost-cutting measures, raising concerns over their lack of political experience and transparency.
• Critics, including Democratic lawmakers, argue that DOGE operates without proper oversight, comparing its actions to a 'shadow government' and questioning its legality.
• The DOGE initiative has targeted programs like climate change efforts, foreign aid, and education, while implementing controversial measures such as voluntary employee resignation plans and AI-driven analysis of federal spending.
• Legal challenges and protests are mounting against DOGE's actions, with opponents highlighting potential conflicts of interest involving Musk's private businesses and the lack of Congressional approval for the initiative.

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