Summary

A federal judge has ordered Elon Musk and DOGE to produce documents revealing staff identities and internal records related to government spending cuts.

Judge Tanya Chutkan’s ruling comes in a lawsuit from 14 Democratic state attorneys general claiming Musk unconstitutionally exercises powers reserved for Senate-confirmed officials.

Despite White House efforts to shield Musk by designating him a “senior adviser” and invoking executive privilege, the judge allowed limited discovery to determine DOGE’s scope.

This marks the second recent setback, following another ruling that DOGE’s “unprecedented” authority requires subjecting its records to public disclosure.

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    “You’d better produce those records, or … or … well, nothing, BUT YOU’D BETTER!”

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      This one time in College I got a 13 mile an hour speeding ticket in a school zone, but the sign wasn’t flashing so I thought 35 was the limit, not 25. I contested the ticket, and got a court date, but forgot to show up, within 24 hours I was arrested and taken to the slammer until i paid them the 150 dollars…that was one fucking speeding ticket.

      Justice must be done for EVERYONE!!!