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Chief Justice Pauses Ruling on Musk's DOGE Transparency

5/24/2025

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Chief Justice John Roberts has put a pause on lower court rulings that demanded Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) reveal its inner workings. This move comes after Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington filed a lawsuit, insisting DOGE must adhere to the Freedom of Information Act, while the Trump administration defends it as just an advisory entity.

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Chief Justice John Roberts has put a pause on lower court rulings that demanded Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) reveal its inner workings. This move comes after Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington filed a lawsuit, insisting DOGE must adhere to the Freedom of Information Act, while the Trump administration defends it as just an advisory entity.