Legal experts have warned that recent rulings could turn the courts into weapons against federal agencies

Summary

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are leading the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), tasked with recommending $500 billion in federal spending cuts.

Their agenda includes defunding organizations like Planned Parenthood and public broadcasting, using recent Supreme Court rulings to justify overturning federal regulations and enabling mass federal worker layoffs.

Critics warn this could undermine public health, civil rights, and gun control regulations.

DOGE’s recommendations, aligned with Trump’s goals, aim to scale back federal oversight and reduce spending but face legal and practical challenges. A final report is due by July 2026.

  • Riskable@programming.devEnglish
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    4 days ago

    $500 billion in federal spending cuts.

    defunding organizations like Planned Parenthood and public broadcasting

    • Planned Parenthood received about $148 million in 2021 and much of that was for providing COVID-19 vaccinations. No idea how much they’re getting right now but I know it’s less.
    • The Corporation for Public Broadcasting has a budget of $535 million for 2025.

    If they cut both entirely that’s 0.14% of that $500 billion in cuts they’re promising.