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Feb 19, 2025 Judge Tanya Chutkan questioned DOJ lawyers about their knowledge of mass firings Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The exchange suggested weak internal accountability and possible strategic opacity around major executive personnel actions.
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- Judge questions DOJ's knowledge of mass firings — U.S.
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Feb 17, 2025 Representative Eli Crane said DOGE's actions would not have won broad House support Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The remark highlighted a gap between executive action and normal legislative authorization, underscoring weakened congressional control.
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- Rep. Eli Crane comments on DOGE's actions — Representative Eli Crane remarked that if the actions taken by DOGE were presented to the House floor during the 118th Congress, they would struggle to gain support from half of the Republican caucus, indicating a
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