Trump tapped Elon Musk for 'DOGE,' but only Congress can create a new federal agency

November 13, 2024 - 5:13pm EST
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President-elect Trump has tapped Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk to lead what he's calling the "Department of Government Efficiency," or DOGE. Still, only Congress can create a new federal agency.

Jan 15 - 4:13am EST

Republican Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin talks about why he and many of his Republican colleagues believe fire aid for California should only come if there are some strings attached.

Jan 15 - 4:13am EST

Republican Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin talks about why he and many of his Republican colleagues believe fire aid for California should only come if there are some strings attached.

Jan 15 - 4:12am EST

Florida Republican Sen. Marco Rubio faces confirmation hearings today for his nomination to be secretary of state in the Trump administration. He would be the country's first Latino in the role.

Jan 15 - 4:12am EST

Florida Republican Sen. Marco Rubio faces confirmation hearings today for his nomination to be secretary of state in the Trump administration. He would be the country's first Latino in the role.

Jan 15 - 4:12am EST

Florida Republican Sen. Marco Rubio faces confirmation hearings today for his nomination to be secretary of state in the Trump administration. He would be the country's first Latino in the role.

Jan 15 - 4:12am EST

Florida Republican Sen. Marco Rubio faces confirmation hearings today for his nomination to be secretary of state in the Trump administration. He would be the country's first Latino in the role.

Jan 14 - 5:50pm EST

Democrats in the Minnesota House plan to boycott the state Capitol Tuesday by walking out of the first day of the legislative session. This after Republicans say they hold political control.

Jan 14 - 4:45pm EST

Pete Hegseth appeared before a Senate Committee for a public hearing on his nomination to be the next Secretary of Defense.

Jan 14 - 4:45pm EST

Pete Hegseth appeared before a Senate Committee for a public hearing on his nomination to be the next Secretary of Defense.