Elon Musk’s DOGE Now Deemed in Violation of the Law as GOP Senators Demand a Vote.

Elon Musk’s DOGE Now Deemed in Violation of the Law as GOP Senators Demand a Vote.

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The Republican Party is facing mounting pressure as backlash grows over the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiatives led by Elon Musk.

Reports indicate that GOP lawmakers are now pushing back, emphasizing that DOGE’s actions—marked by workforce reductions and funding freezes—must be codified through congressional votes to ensure legality and transparency.

This comes after a series of missteps, including job losses and administrative errors, which have sparked outrage at town hall meetings nationwide.

In a closed-door meeting with Musk, Republican senators reportedly expressed concerns about the lack of communication and the rapid pace of DOGE’s cuts.

They highlighted the Supreme Court’s recent 5-4 ruling, which rejected the Trump administration’s attempt to freeze $2 billion in foreign aid payments (USAID).

The court’s decision reinforced Congress’s power of the purse, which grants it ultimate authority over federal spending.

This ruling directly challenges DOGE’s unilateral actions.

Senators like Rand Paul and Lindsey Graham, according to reports, urged Musk to work with Congress to formalize DOGE’s recommendations through a rescission package, which would require a majority vote.

This process underscores Congress’s control over federal funds, as no cuts can bypass its approval.

While Musk appeared open to collaboration, the GOP remains divided, with some members wary of alienating voters already angered by the fallout from DOGE’s aggressive reforms.

These reforms, described by many as ‘shock and awe,’ have left many families, including farmers and veterans, without funds or jobs, as the debate continues to unfold.

The involvement of an unelected billionaire in American politics has further intensified the controversy.