For decades, conservatives in Congress have talked about the need to cut government deeply, but they have always pulled back from mandating specific reductions, fearful of voter backlash. Now, President Donald Trump’s administration is trying to make major cuts in government through the so-called Department of Government Efficiency,

Elon Musk, center left, operating with a directive from President Donald Trump to slash government spending, walks with Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., right, as he arrives to meet with Republican senators,

February, one found 72% support a government agency focused on efficiency, but the question didn’t specifically ask about DOGE.

The Freedom of Information Act is a vital tool to expose how the U.S. government operates, and it’s especially critical when it comes to Elon Musk’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency. Musk and DOGE have slashed staffing and spending at vital federal agencies with startling secrecy and speed.