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Since the creation of DOGE, at least 14 federal agencies have seen workforce reductions. Do Presidents have lawful authority to create a new agency, like DOGE, without congressional approval? Kate Shaw, a law professor at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, discusses in a new ASP Answers segment. Watch: https://lnkd.in/g8yuehQR

STATE OF PLAY: What factors should states consider when legalizing sports betting? While legalized sports betting has generated new revenue for states, some worry it will increase gambling addiction across the nation. Others argue that without legal sports betting, there is less support for those vulnerable to addiction and debt. State Senator Dina Neal (D-NV) and State Representative Marcus Wiedower (R-GA) discuss the pros and cons of sports betting. See the full conversation with the National Conference of State Legislatures here: https://lnkd.in/gb6mS8aW

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NEW: ASP dives into the constitution and laws surrounding DOGE, special government employees, and the changes happening at federal agencies with Kate Shaw, a law professor at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School. Watch the full conversation here: https://lnkd.in/eQFuHgdF

Over the weekend, DOGE special government employee Elon Musk urged federal employees to email a list of five accomplishments from the previous week—or risk termination. President Trump initially praised the demand as “ingenious,” but his administration later clarified that responding was voluntary and that non-compliance “would not equate to a resignation.” Can DOGE or special government employees actually enforce such demands? What authority does their position hold? Kate Shaw, University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School professor and constitutional law scholar, breaks down the power dynamics of the agency and the SGE role in our latest ASP Answers segment. Watch the full video here: https://lnkd.in/di-3TCdX