The US Treasury Claimed DOGE Technologist Didn’t Have ‘Write Access’ When He Actually Did
Sources tell WIRED that the ability of DOGE’s Marko Elez to alter code controlling trillions in federal spending was rescinded days after US Treasury and White House officials said it didn’t exist.
What we know about the Treasury data accessed by DOGE
President Trump has placed the Department of Government Efficiency in charge of cutting the size and spending of the federal government. However, the group's reach is prompting concerns over the access it has received to some of the most confidential information for millions of Americans.
DOJ limits DOGE access to Treasury payment system
The Department of Justice (DOJ) agreed Wednesday to limit the number of employees affiliated with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) who have access to a sensitive federal payment
NY among 13 states to sue over DOGE access to government payment systems containing personal data
The states said they were taking action in defense of the Constitution, people's right to privacy and essential funding.
Federal judge orders limited DOGE access to sensitive Treasury Department payment system records
A federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from obtaining access to certain Treasury Department payment records.
Chuck Grassley downplays concerns about DOGE efforts to access Treasury payment system
"You should not be surprised that Elon Musk is playing a role in the efficiency of government," U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley told reporters.
Trump administration agrees to restrict DOGE access to Treasury's payment systems
Attorneys for the Justice Department have agreed to temporarily restrict staffers associated with Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency from accessing information in the Treasury Department’s payment system.
DOGE will keep limited access to Treasury payments system with 2 associates having ‘read-only’ view
Two Treasury Department employees affiliated with Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency will keep limited access to the highly sensitive payment system within the agency, following emergency court proceedings Wednesday that arose out of privacy concerns about DOGE’s access to the system.
Treasury agrees to interim ban on Elon Musk's DOGE accessing the financial data of millions of Americans
Elon Musk has no access to the Treasury's tax and Social Security data, a government lawyer said. Treasury agreed to keep it ...
Trump administration agrees to restrict DOGE access to Treasury Department payment systems
The agreement came in response to a lawsuit accusing Treasury of committing an "unlawful action" by giving private info to ...
Treasury Chief Bessent Says He’s ‘Completely Aligned’ With Elon Musk: Here’s What To Know About DOGE
DOGE has gained access to government employees' sensitive information via the Office of Personnel Management, payment systems at the Treasury Department and Centers for Medicaid and Medicare this week ...
Democrats demand Bessent meeting over DOGE ‘chaos’ at Treasury
Senate Democrats on Wednesday demanded Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent attend a meeting with the Democratic Caucus “as soon ...
DOGE was tasked with stopping Treasury payments to USAID, AP sources say
Officials working with Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency sought access to the Treasury Department payment ...
Sources: DOGE targeted Treasury money to USAID
Officials working with Elon Musk sought access to the U.S. Department of Treasury payment system to stop money from flowing ...
State Attorneys General to Sue Over Musk’s Access to Government Systems
Letitia James of New York and 11 others said that the so-called Department of Government Efficiency had revealed private ...
Elon Musk willing to put U.S. Treasury on blockchain, despite multiple challenges
Musk has, without evidence, raised concern about fraudulent government payments and believes blockchain might be a solution.
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Controversy Surrounds Musk’s Leadership of Government Efficiency Department
The National Security Counselors, representing federal employees and whistleblowers, has launched a lawsuit against the ...