Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has been involved in a dramatic confrontation with the U.S. African Development Foundation (USADF), a small federal agency focused on African economic development.

Critics argue that Musk’s role, which involves significant authority to restructure federal agencies and cut budgets, bypasses the constitutional process for appointing principal officers.

A federal court has issued a preliminary injunction against the Trump administration's recent executive orders targeting gender-affirming care

Defunding USAID threatens global stability, economic growth, and U.S. influence, as foreign aid cuts risk fueling conflict, weakening alliances, and giving geopolitical rivals like China an upper hand

Elon Musk's U.S. DOGE Service is raising concerns about data privacy and security as it seeks extensive access to sensitive federal data in the name of government efficiency.

Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly voiced concerns suggesting potential legal challenges ahead for the organization.