DOGE....

DOGE only has the power to investigate financial issues and make them public, and only at the direction of the executive. They cannot fire people. They can't change funding. They can't touch an account. They have zero spending authority. They can't DO anything but look at the books and make them transparent.

Now ask yourself why all the lies, the false reporting, and the desperate fighting to stop DOGE from doing the only thing they can do.... look at the books and make them public?

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GROK.... 'What authority does DOGE have?"

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) does not have formal statutory authority as it is not an official government department or agency. Instead, its influence and ability to effect change are derived from the following:

Advisory Role: DOGE functions as an advisory body, providing recommendations to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and other parts of the executive branch. It was established to advise on cutting costs, reducing regulations, and restructuring federal agencies, but it lacks the power to directly implement its recommendations.

Executive Orders: President Donald Trump issued an executive order on January 20, 2025, restructuring the former United States Digital Service into the United States DOGE Service, giving it a mandate to modernize federal technology and software for efficiency. However, this does not grant DOGE legal authority over federal agencies; it can only suggest changes.

Political Influence: Led by high-profile figures like Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, DOGE's influence largely depends on their ability to leverage political capital and maintain support from the President. Their effectiveness in publicizing examples of waste, fraud, and inefficiency can also indirectly pressure agencies to reform.

Legal Constraints: DOGE operates outside the traditional federal regulatory framework, meaning it cannot enforce its recommendations without legislative or executive action. There have been legal challenges regarding its activities, suggesting that its actions, like accessing federal systems or attempting to manage federal expenditures, might exceed what is legally permissible for an advisory group.

Public and Congressional Perception: While DOGE can suggest changes, any real restructuring or budget cuts would require congressional approval. Its recommendations might influence lawmakers, but it has no direct authority to make or enforce policy changes.

In summary, DOGE has the authority to advise, recommend, and influence through public and political channels but lacks the formal power to enact changes without further governmental action. Its impact is more about highlighting inefficiencies and advocating for change rather than having direct control over federal operations.