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Summary

Sen. Bernie Sanders called for a Senate investigation into Elon Musk’s DOGE and urged Musk’s testimony, citing concerns over mass firings and agency dismantling.

He warned that Musk, not Trump’s cabinet, was effectively running the government. The call came as Trump clarified that cabinet secretaries—not Musk—had final decision-making authority.

Musk acknowledged DOGE’s missteps but remained involved. DOGE has faced criticism for reckless firings, affecting critical government functions.

Sanders insists Congress must hold Musk accountable for his unprecedented influence over federal operations.

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[–] xc2215x@lemmy.world 32 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Bernie is right to say so.

[–] WraithGear@lemmy.world 3 points 2 days ago

He almost exclusively is

[–] CharlesDarwin@lemmy.world 17 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Can you imagine fElon having to sit for a session as long as Hillary Clinton did? When the right had their stupid bullshit grievances over BENGHAZZZZZZZIIIII!!1111 and questioned her for 11 fucking hours over a total nothingburger?

Given what fElon has been up to, he should be getting grilled for many, many 11 hour sessions over the course of weeks/months.

[–] UltraMagnus0001@lemmy.world 4 points 2 days ago

THE EMAAAAAALSSS!!!

[–] deczzz@lemmy.dbzer0.com 24 points 2 days ago

Yes but will they? The story so far doesn't seem to point in that direction.

[–] pinheadednightmare@lemm.ee 5 points 2 days ago

Should have done that on day one

[–] thefartographer@lemm.ee 8 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Can you really just subpoena Musk? I thought you have to impeach or something like that when you're dealing with the shadow president.

[–] TexasDrunk@lemmy.world 3 points 2 days ago (1 children)

It's probably double secret impeachment.

[–] thefartographer@lemm.ee 3 points 1 day ago

Is that where you wrap it in foil and then pack it in coffee grounds?

[–] inbeesee@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago

They should probe Stank Musk too