CNN 5 Things DOGE engineers, birthright citizenship challenges, pig kidney transplant & more
Feb 7, 2025
DOGE engineers are at the center of privacy law controversies as they access sensitive data. Multiple lawsuits challenge recent efforts to end birthright citizenship, revealing heated legal disputes. In a groundbreaking medical advance, a pig kidney transplant brings hope to thousands waiting for organs. Meanwhile, Los Angeles continues its recovery from devastating wildfires. And sports fans are buzzing about NFL MVP Josh Allen's exceptional season!
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
DOGE Lawsuits
- The Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency faces multiple lawsuits.
- These lawsuits challenge the access Musk's associates have to sensitive government data.
Birthright Citizenship Challenges
- Two federal judges blocked Trump's attempt to end birthright citizenship.
- More legal challenges are expected, with the Justice Department appealing the Seattle judge's order.
Pig Kidney Transplant
- Doctors successfully transplanted a modified pig kidney into a 66-year-old man in Massachusetts.
- This is the second successful pig kidney transplant, offering hope for the extensive organ transplant waitlist.