Department of Government Efficiency and Its Authority

The Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk, aims to address the escalating national debt and streamline government operations. Musk emphasized the need to tackle the entrenched bureaucracy that often wields more power than elected officials. An executive order has been implemented, restricting federal hiring to essential roles and aiming for a replacement of one federal worker for every four who leave, except in critical areas like national security. However, the authority of this department has come under scrutiny, raising questions about its legal standing and the extent of Musk's powers in reshaping federal operations.