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.
Trump Says It’s ‘Crazy’ That Judge Has Blocked DOGE’s Access to Sensitive Treasury Payment System
The order temporarily pauses DOGE’s access to the system that distributes Americans’ tax returns, Social Security benefits, and other payments.
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.
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.
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Trump admin files motion to vacate restraining order prohibiting DOGE access to Treasury payment systems
The Trump administration has filed a motion to vacate or modify a temporary restraining order blocking DOGE from accessing Treasury Department payment records.
Democrats ask for an investigation into DOGE’s access to Treasury’s payment systems
Democratic lawmakers are seeking a Treasury Department investigation of the access that Elon Musk’s team was given to the government’s payment system.
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."
Judge orders sweeping restriction on DOGE access to sensitive Treasury payment systems
The judge limited access to “civil servants with a need for access" who have "passed all background checks and security clearances."
13 states to sue over DOGE access to government payment systems containing personal data
Democratic attorneys general in several states are vowing to file a lawsuit to stop Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency from accessing federal payment systems containing Americans’ sensitive personal information.
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