Politico: “With a blinding speed that has left adversaries virtually paralyzed, Trump allies are purging the Justice Department and FBI of perceived enemies. Elon Musk, empowered by Trump, has deployed a band of loyalists to take over the federal spending apparatus managed by the U.S. Treasury. Trump’s temporary pick to lead federal prosecutions in Washington says anyone who resists Musk’s efforts could be breaking ‘numerous laws.
'”“The White House is attempting to freeze virtually all federal grants, which nonprofits say is already wreaking havoc on programs for vulnerable Americans. With almost no notice, the administration has dismantled the agency responsible for international aid and offered millions of federal employees a buyout with questionable legal authority. Trump fired many of the internal watchdogs — inspectors general — who would review these decisions.”
“Congressional Democrats seem flummoxed by the pace, responding to crises from three news cycles ago while new ones keep arising in real time. And congressional Republicans have either stayed silent or applauded Trump for sending shock waves through the federal government.”
“All eyes are now on federal courts, where challenges to these decisions are slowly starting to take shape.”