Judge to weigh whether to block DOGE from accessing Treasury Department records
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency faces its first major legal hurdle today when a judge mulls blocking the agency from accessing Treasury Department data.
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 position at Treasury after more than 30 years of service. The Washington Post on Friday reported that Lebryk resigned from his position after Musk and his DOGE organization requested access to sensitive Treasury data.
Elon Musk has access to US Treasury federal payments: How much power is too much?
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) now has access to the US Treasury’s payment system, raising concerns over trillions in federal funds and sensitive taxpayer data. Lawmakers and advocacy groups fear potential disruptions to Social Security and Medicare,
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 Bessent told Fox Business on Wednesday, adding that any decisions to stop payments would be made by other agencies.
Unions sue US Treasury over data access given to Elon Musk’s DOGE
A coalition of three unions has filed a lawsuit against the United States Treasury, alleging that it breached federal laws when it granted Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to Treasury data.
Musk creates new power base in Washington with takeover of US agencies
Elon Musk's rapid takeover of two U.S. government agencies has enabled the South African-born billionaire to exert ...
Trump and Musk’s dismantling of government is shaking the foundations of US democracy
Congress is proving little match for the Department of Government Efficiency as wary lawmakers watch it march through the ...
Elon Musk may have just staged a ‘21st-century coup’ at the Treasury Department. What could happen next.
Elon Musk has reportedly taken over the Treasury Department’s central payment system, putting him in the position to ...
'Out of order!' House GOP panel shoots down Democrats' call to subpoena Elon Musk over DOGE
The heated exchange early in a House Oversight hearing about "Rightsizing Government' leads to Democrat protests that Musk is ...
Senior US Treasury official to exit after rift with Musk allies, report says
David Lebryk, the top-ranking career U.S. Treasury Department official, will leave following a clash with allies of ...
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Hagerty staffer tapped for Treasury financial regulatory post
Luke Pettit could have an expanded role compared to previous assistant secretaries for financial institutions as President Donald Trump eyes Treasury lead for deregulatory agenda.
How an arcane Treasury Department office became ground zero in the war over federal spending
A few weeks before Donald Trump was sworn in as president, members of his transition team went to the Treasury Department to ...
US Democrats fight back against Musk access to sensitive records
Democratic U.S. congressional leaders will push legislation this week to "prevent unlawful meddling" by the newly created ...