Treasury Access by DOGE Partly Limited by Judge for Now
A US judge temporarily limited access to the US Treasury Department’s payments system after a group of unions accused the agency of illegally sharing their members’ information with Elon Musk’s government efficiency group.
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.
US Treasury says Musk and DOGE Have Read-Only Access to Payments System
The Treasury Department has defended DOGE's access to its payment system, explaining they only have "read-only access."
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.
Judge suggests temporary order blocking DOGE from Treasury records
If both parties agree, the compromise would allow two "special government employees" hired by the Treasury to continue accessing payments data to further DOGE's mission of eliminating government waste.
DOGE Access to Treasury Records Restricted by Justice Department
A lawsuit accused the Treasury Department of allowing Elon Musk's team "unlawful access" to federal employees' private information.
DOJ agrees to proposed order to limit DOGE's access to Treasury data
The DOJ agreed to a proposed order that would largely block the Treasury Department from sharing sensitive financial data with the Department of Government Efficiency.
DOJ attorneys agree to temporarily limit DOGE's access to Treasury payment systems: report
Attorneys for the Justice Department have reportedly agreed to temporarily limit tech billionaire Elon Musk's so-called Department of Government Efficiency from accessing the Treasury Department's payment system.
Judge appears likely to block DOGE from accessing Treasury Department records
A judge said Wednesday he was inclined to issue a temporary injunction blocking Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency from accessing taxpayer records.
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Treasury Sought to Freeze Foreign Aid Payments, Emails Show
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US Treasury's payment system 'not being touched' by Musk's DOGE, Bessent says
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Treasury says Musk’s DOGE has not rejected payments in first attempt to clarify access granted to critical system
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