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 Dept gives Musk's DOGE 'read only' access to payment systems
The U.S. Treasury Department has given staff from billionaire Elon Musk's so-called Department of Government Efficiency "read only" access to its payment systems, a department official said in a letter sent to Congress.
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.
Frost, others in Congress barred from Treasury during protest against Elon Musk
Orlando, and nearly two dozen other Congress members were protesting the tech billionaire’s takeover of the country’s budgeting agencies.
Here's how Musk's access to Treasury system may impact Social Security, other government payments
The new Department of Government Efficiency now has access to a federal system responsible for $6 trillion in annual payments.
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.
US Treasury says Musk team has 'read-only access' to payment data
The U.S. Treasury said on Tuesday that Elon Musk's government-efficiency team has been granted "read-only access" to its payment system codes but denied that this cut off any government payments including for Social Security or Medicare.
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."
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.
Unions sue to block Musk team’s access to Treasury payments
The complaint accuses the Trump administration of illegally granting Musk team’s access in violation of federal laws.
Unions Asks Court to Block Treasury From Giving Data to Musk’s DOGE
A group of unions asked for a temporary court order to stop the US Treasury Department from handing over personal and financial data on Americans to people associated with Elon Musk’s team of government efficiency enforcers.
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US Democrats fight back against Musk access to sensitive records
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Federal employee unions are suing the Treasury and alleging Elon Musk's DOGE gained illegal and 'unprecedented' access to data
"In his first week as Treasury Secretary, defendant Bessent violated these restrictions."The lawsuit said Musk and DOGE ...