Judge Orders DOGE to Release Records Amid Musk's Transparency Concerns

A federal judge has ordered Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to release internal documents following a lawsuit by the Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW). Judge Christopher Cooper criticized DOGE for its 'unusual secrecy' and stated that the agency's significant cuts to federal jobs, reportedly in the tens of thousands, warranted transparency under the Freedom of Information Act. The ruling emphasized that the public would suffer irreparable harm without timely access to information regarding DOGE's structure and activities. The judge's decision highlights ongoing legal challenges faced by Trump and Musk as they push for significant reductions in government size and spending. Critics, including Trump himself, have called for a more measured approach to cuts, suggesting that Musk's aggressive tactics may be counterproductive. This situation reflects broader controversies surrounding the Trump administration's approach to federal employment and governance.