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Trump Administration Fights FOIA Ruling on DOGE Records

5/22/2025

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The Trump administration is pushing back against a lower court's ruling that mandates the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to release records under the Freedom of Information Act. Claiming that DOGE, a presidential advisory group, is not subject to FOIA, the administration faces off against a watchdog group demanding accountability and transparency in its operations.

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The Trump administration is pushing back against a lower court's ruling that mandates the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to release records under the Freedom of Information Act. Claiming that DOGE, a presidential advisory group, is not subject to FOIA, the administration faces off against a watchdog group demanding accountability and transparency in its operations.