The US Treasury Claimed DOGE Technologist Didn’t Have ‘Write Access’ When He Actually Did
Sources tell WIRED that the ability of DOGE’s Marko Elez to alter code controlling trillions in federal spending was rescinded days after US Treasury and White House officials said it didn’t exist.
5 questions about DOGE’s access to federal payment systems
Questions are swirling about how much access Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has to Americans’ personal data and sensitive federal payment systems. Soon after President Trump took office,
Trump administration agrees to restrict DOGE access to Treasury Department payment systems
The agreement came in response to a lawsuit accusing Treasury of committing an "unlawful action" by giving private info to Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency.
US Treasury temporarily agrees to limit DOGE access amid privacy lawsuit
The Treasury Department agreed not to give Elon Musk’s DOGE access to its payment systems during argument on a suit alleging it was an illegal search.
Federal judge orders limited DOGE access to sensitive Treasury Department payment system records
A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from obtaining access to certain Treasury Department payment records.
DOGE broadens sweep of federal agencies, gains access to health payment systems
Associates of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency have fanned out across the federal government in recent days, alarming some career employees.
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.
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 DOGE from accessing federal payment systems containing Americans’ sensitive personal information.
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.
Maddow Blog | To defend ‘DOGE’ efforts, White House clings to weird, lazy lies
If Elon Musk's “DOGE” endeavor is working, why can’t Donald Trump and his Republican allies simply tell the truth?
The White House says Elon Musk is a "special government employee." Here's what that means.
White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said that Tesla CEO Musk is categorized as a special government employee.
White House announces DOGE is canceling payments to Politico
Karoline Leavitt confirmed on Wednesday that Politico has been receiving funds from the U.S. government that will dry up as ...
DOGE Staffer Resigns Over Racist Posts
A staffer for Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, whose access to Treasury payment systems was approved by a ...
On Musk’s potential conflicts, White House eyes untenable solution
Team Trump is facing questions about Elon Musk, the controversial DOGE initiative and conflicts of interest. The answers are ...
White House flags top USAID boondoggles under Elon Musk's microscope
The White House has released a list of USAID programs its considers wasteful and that it says abused taxpayer funds by ...
What is DOGE? What to know about the Elon Musk-led organization upending federal agencies
The Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, which refers to a cryptocurrency championed by Musk, was set up by Trump in ...
12:30 Report — Agencies in the DOGE house
REPORT It’s Thursday. OK, I’m trying to get a temperature of the 12:30 Report audience. Are you rooting for the Kansas City ...
White House calls Democrat criticism of DOGE 'unacceptable' and 'incredibly alarming'
The White House says Democrats "don't even know what they're talking about" when it comes to the Department of Government ...
Even Some Republicans Are A Little Worried About DOGE
Without naming Elon Musk — the world’s richest man, a major government contractor, Trump’s top donor in the 2024 election and the head of the Department of Government Efficiency — the Alaska ...