DOGE's mission to downsize federal government continues without Musk

Billionaire Elon Musk may not be much of a player at the White House anymore, but the work of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to downsize the federal government continues.

Trump administration seeks Supreme Court's input on DOGE authority

On Monday, President Donald Trump and his administration asked the Supreme Court to weigh in on the downsizing plans, essentially asking the justices to block a lower court ruling to curtail or block much of President Trump's power to restructure the federal government to his liking.

The Supreme Court has about a week to respond. While immediate action is not expected, a future ruling from the highest court is anticipated and would provide welcomed relief for federal workers across the U.S., who have been left in limbo for several months