Trump, Allies Sued Over DOGE Plans in Union-Backed Lawsuits (2)

Jan. 20, 2025, 5:08 PM UTCUpdated: Jan. 20, 2025, 10:25 PM UTC

The largest federal employee union and a national teachers union are among the first to file lawsuits challenging President Donald Trump‘s planned government efficiency organization effort.

The groups seek to rein in the Department of Government Efficiency, an effort to cut government spending that will be led by billionaire and Trump ally Elon Musk. DOGE will advise Trump on spending cuts and regulatory reform.

Leading up to his inauguration, Trump promised to fire federal workers who don’t report to the office and drastically reshape the civilian public workforce of 2 million people. The Trump White House announced Monday ...

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