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‘You’re Out of Order!’ House Hearing Descends Into Chaos After GOP Blocks Dems From Subpoenaing Elon Musk

Phillip Nieto Feb 5th, 2025, 11:26 am

A House Oversight Committee hearing descended into chaos on Wednesday morning after Democratic lawmakers were blocked from subpoenaing billionaire Elon Musk.

Recently, Democrats have raised concerns after Musk along with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have begun purging federal budgets and employees in the executive branch.

On Wednesday, Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA) made a motion to subpoena Musk before the committee attempting to “dismantle federal agencies, fire people, transfer them, offer them early retirement, and have sweeping changes to agencies without any congressional review.”

Oversight Chair James Comer (R-KY) immediately moved to dismiss the motion leading to outcry from Democratic lawmakers on the committee, including Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-NM).
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https://www.mediaite.com/politics/youre-out-of-order-house-hearing-descends-into-chaos-after-gop-blocks-dems-from-subpoenaing-elon-musk/