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Trump Argues That Courts Cannot Block Musk’s Team From Treasury Systems
The president’s lawyers argued that the distinction between civil servants and political appointees was unworkable and unconstitutional. A hearing is set for Friday.
US judge temporarily blocks Musk's DOGE from accessing payment systems
A federal judge early Saturday temporarily blocked billionaire Elon Musk's government efficiency team from accessing government systems used to process trillions of dollars in payments, citing a risk that sensitive information could be improperly disclosed.
Federal judge blocks Elon Musk’s DOGE access to critical Treasury payment system
A federal judge, citing a risk of “irreparable harm,” early Saturday temporarily restricted Elon Musk’s government efficiency team from accessing a critical Treasury Department payment system.
Elon Musk's access to Treasury's payment system is raising alarms. Here's what to know.
Elon Musk's control of a federal payment system is raising concerns about funding for programs like Social Security and the safety of personal data.
Judge Halts Access to Treasury Payment Systems by Elon Musk’s Team
The order came in response to a lawsuit filed by 19 attorneys general accusing the president of failing to faithfully execute the nation’s laws when he let DOGE comb through federal computer systems.
Judge blocks Elon Musk's DOGE from accessing Treasury Department payment systems, citing risk of 'irreparable harm'
The order comes after 19 attorneys general filed a lawsuit seeking to end what they called the government's "new and dangerous expanded access policy."
Treasury says Elon Musk's DOGE has "read only" access to payment systems
Democratic lawmakers have expressed concern that access to the system could allow DOGE, which disburses nearly 90% of all federal payments, to restrict disbursement of federal funds.
Elon Musk’s DOGE Wants Access to the Treasury’s Payment Systems: Report
Musk’s allies repeatedly demanded access to sensitive government payment systems, according to the Washington Post.
Treasury Dept. gives Elon Musk's team access to federal payment system: Sources
If Elon Musk or his DOGE team were to attempt to block federal payments, it would likely face legal challenges given the money is approved by Congress.
Musk Team’s Treasury Access Raises Security Fears, Despite Judge’s Ordered Halt
A federal judge’s order that Elon Musk’s team temporarily cease boring into the Treasury Department’s payment systems raises a far larger question: whether what Elon Musk has labeled the Department of Government Efficiency is creating a major cyber and
US judges block some of Musk's efforts to shrink federal agencies
Billionaire Elon Musk's U.S. government efficiency team was halted on Saturday (February 8) from carrying out some of its plans to shrink federal bureaucracies, as two judges made temporary rulings in separate cases against them,
Ex-Treasury secretaries express worries over DOGE payment systems
Former Treasury Secretaries penned an op-ed Monday expressing their concerns that officials at Elon Musk’s “Department of ...
The Treasury's payment system is one of Elon Musk's targets. Here's what it does, from Social Security to tax refunds.
Elon Musk is facing scrutiny over accusations he gained access to sensitive Treasury data, including Social Security and ...
Trump, Musk actions put America at risk of ‘a form of default,' former Treasury chiefs warn
Elon Musk and his DOGE team are tasked by President Donald Trump to find government spending inefficiency and cut federal ...
DOGE deputy to oversee powerful Treasury system as Musk demands cuts
Tom Krause, a Silicon Valley executive with ties to DOGE, will become the fiscal assistant secretary of the Treasury ...