White House says Elon Musk is not part of DOGE

Elon Musk's government role has raised eyebrows, but the White House says he's not technically part of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). While Musk is leading cost-cutting efforts, he's only a senior adviser without direct authority. In a court filing, the White House clarified Musk has no more power than other advisers. This follows a lawsuit from 14 states arguing his role is unconstitutional.