Judge weighs interim ban on Elon Musk's DOGE accessing the financial data of millions of Americans
A trio of federal unions wants a judge to block the sharing of Americans' sensitive data with DOGE.On Wednesday, they asked a judge to immediately stop the Treasury Department from doing so.A Treasury lawyer told the judge that no one at DOGE has direct access to the data.
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.
How Elon Musk's access to Treasury system may impact Social Security, other government payments
News that Department of Government Efficiency led by Elon Musk now has access to a government payment system that is responsible for $6 trillion in annual federal payments — including Social Security and Medicare benefits — has prompted criticism from Democratic lawmakers and advocates.
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 Medicare information.
US Treasury moves to quell fears of Elon Musk taking over payments system
The US Treasury has sought to calm fears over Elon Musk’s access to its vast payments system, insisting no transactions have been cancelled, despite the billionaire’s claim to be “rapidly shutting down” remittances.
Unpacking claims that Elon Musk and his DOGE team secured access to Treasury payment systems
Musk's team of young tech engineers accessed the U.S. government's near-$6 trillion payment system, according to several reputable news outlets.
US Treasury clarifies extent of Elon Musk's access to payments data
The US Treasury said Tuesday that Elon Musk's government reform team can read data from its highly sensitive payment system but not alter it.
Treasury Secretary Bessent says tariffs aimed at bringing manufacturing back to US
WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump’s tariff plans are largely aimed at bringing manufacturing back to the United States, ...
Judge appears likely to block DOGE from accessing Treasury Department records
A judge said Wednesday said was inclined to issue a temporary injunction blocking Elon Musk's Department of Government ...
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Is the way Trump and Musk are running the economy even legal?
Expert Blake Emerson discusses the legal ramifications of Elon Musk and the Trump administration's recent economic moves.
US Treasury's payment system 'not being touched' by Musk's DOGE, Bessent says
The U.S. Treasury's payment system won't be touched by Elon Musk's government efficiency team, Treasury Secretary Scott ...
Trump Names Scott Bessent, the Treasury Secretary, to Lead the Consumer Bureau
The secretary replaces Rohit Chopra, who had aggressively sought to expand the bureau’s authority over banks and other ...
Warren blasts Treasury Secretary Bessent on Elon Musk weekend data grab
U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren demanded answers following reports that billionaire Elon Musk took access to the nation's finance ...
Treasury secretary to temporarily oversee Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
President Donald Trump on Monday designated Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent with additional duties as acting director of the ...
Treasury tells Congress that DOGE has ‘Read Only’ access to payment systems
DOGE’s access to the agency’s payment systems came after Treasury’s acting Deputy Secretary David Lebryk resigned from his ...
Treasury Defends Musk Team’s Access to Federal Payment System
The department said that no payments would be interrupted and that it was conducting a review of the integrity of the system.
Trump signs order to create sovereign wealth fund in United States, possibly to buy TikTok
President Donald Trump on Monday ordered the creation of a government-owned sovereign wealth fund of financial assets, which ...
Lawrence O'Donnell Says Trump Just Gave Musk 'The Domestic Equivalent of the Nuclear Codes' | Video
"The Last Word" host Lawrence O'Donnell did not mince words when he spoke about President Donald Trump giving Elon Musk ...