WASHINGTON (TNND) — A federal judge in Massachusetts heard arguments Monday on whether or not to continue the delay on the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) buyout program for federal workers. This decision is among several court actions that could influence the extent of DOGE’s authority.

President Donald Trump criticized recent court rulings that have restricted DOGE’s power, including halting the buyout program and limiting access to sensitive government systems for DOGE team members.

“The day you’re not allowed to look for theft and fraud, et cetera, we don’t have much of a country. So no judge should frankly be allowed to make that kind of decision. It’s a disgrace,” Trump said on Sunday aboard Air Force One.

Over the weekend, additional lawsuits were filed, including one aimed at preventing the DOGE-led shutdown of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The potential closure of the CFPB could be a consequence of Elon Musk’s mission to cut $2 trillion in government waste. Under Musk’s leadership, DOGE has already abruptly dismantled the United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) operations. Republicans have criticized the agency’s spending, including $270 million to a George Soros-backed group with payments that started in 2008.

Musk posted on X a claim that FEMA recently allocated $59 million to luxury New York hotels to accommodate undocumented immigrants, stating that a clawback demand will be issued. A FEMA spokesperson gave this statement to The National News Desk backing comments from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem over the weekend. The statement read “As Secretary Noem said yesterday, we must get rid of FEMA the way it exists today. This is yet another egregious example. Individuals who circumvented leadership and unilaterally made this payment will be fired and held accountable.”

A recent CBS poll indicates that Trump has a 53% approval rating, with 70% of respondents believing he is fulfilling his promises. Support for Musk is nearly evenly split, with 51% of respondents saying he should have some or significant influence in government, while 49% believe he should have little or no influence.

Democrats are expressing concern that Musk and Trump may defy judicial orders.

“They say it’s about efficiency and saving taxpayer dollars. It isn’t. It’s about intimidating workers, breaking our government, and installing loyalists that are loyal to Donald Trump and Elon Musk and not to the American people or the Constitution,” said Rep. Val Hoyle, D-Oregon, who recently left the DOGE caucus in Congress.

In another cost-cutting measure, President Trump has proposed ending the production of new pennies, as the one-cent coin costs more than three cents to produce. The decision to cease minting new coins could ultimately rest with Congress.