Mr. Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency has largely been shrouded in secrecy, but court cases are one way opponents of President Trump’s overhaul efforts have sought clarity.

A judge ordered Elon Musk and DOGE to produce records and answer questions about the group's work.Musk and DOGE have been given three weeks to comply with the order.Musk's government efficiency commission has been hit with nearly two dozen lawsuits.

Republicans, particularly those in Congress, have been overwhelmingly supportive of broad cuts across the federal government at the hands of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency.