A federal judge has ruled that the Department of Governmental Efficiency (DOGE) is likely subject to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, a significant development for watchdog groups aiming to scrutinize its activities.

A federal judge ruled Monday that Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency will likely have to open its records to Freedom of Information Act requests.

A federal judge ruled that DOGE, led by Elon Musk, is likely subject to FOIA, noting that the newly formed department had been run in "unusual secrecy."