Sens. Warren, Warner call on GAO to investigate DOGE actions at SEC
U.S. Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Mark Warner (D-VA) are asking the Government Accountability Office to investigate recent activities by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency at the Securities and Exchange Commission. The senators are seeking answers about any potential harms to American investors as a result of recent large-scale staff departures, cancelled contracts, and onboarding at the SEC by DOGE staff. The letter follows last week’s Senate Banking Committee hear...
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