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Supreme Court sides with Trump administration in lawsuit seeking records on Elon Musk's DOGE

The Trump administration argues that DOGE is exempt from FOIA's requirements as a presidential advisory body.

Sources (2)· Oct 13, 3:32 PM to Oct 13, 8:52 PM

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PBS NewsHour· Oct 13, 3:32 PMSupreme Court sides with Trump administration in lawsuit seeking records on Elon Musk's DOGE
Federal News Network· Oct 13, 8:52 PMSupreme Court agrees to hear watchdog lawsuit seeking records on Elon Musk’s DOGE

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Supreme Court will hear Trump admin’s argument that DOGE is exempt from the public-records lawThe justices will consider whether DOGE is a federal agency subject to FOIA or a presidential advisory body exempt from disclosure rules

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Supreme Court agrees to hear watchdog lawsuit seeking records on Elon Musk’s DOGEThe Trump administration argues that DOGE is exempt from FOIA’s requirements as a presidential advisory body.

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