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Democrats Demand Transparency on DOGE's Operations and Elon Musk's Role

A sweeping FOIA request seeks details on DOGE's authority, AI use, access to sensitive data, and potential conflicts of interest under Musk's leadership.

House Committee on the Judiciary Ranking Member Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., speaks during a news conference at the Department of Justice, Friday, March 14, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)
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Overview

  • A federal judge has ruled that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) must process FOIA requests on an expedited basis due to public interest concerns.
  • Democratic Representatives Jamie Raskin and Gerald Connolly have filed a detailed FOIA request targeting DOGE's authority, operations, and potential legal violations.
  • The FOIA request highlights concerns about DOGE's access to sensitive data, its use of artificial intelligence, and its handling of federal employee firings and agency dismantlings.
  • Elon Musk, leading DOGE while heading companies with federal contracts, faces scrutiny over potential conflicts of interest and lack of transparency.
  • The FOIA request also seeks information on DOGE staff qualifications, salaries, and communications involving Musk-related entities like SpaceX and Tesla.