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Labor unions sue to block DOGE access to sensitive information at US agencies

A coalition of labor unions filed a lawsuit Monday asking a federal court to stop Elon Musk’s team from accessing private data at the Education Department, the Treasury Department and the Office of Personnel Management

The Independent UK

Experts warn of potential system ‘breakdown’ as Musk and Vance question judges’ authority

‘Judges aren't allowed to control the executive's legitimate power,’ JD Vance says

The Independent UK

Britain won't scrap 1p and 2p coins, says No10 after Donald Trump bans minting of one cent coins

The US president said he had told the Treasury Department to stop producing new pennies

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Trump administration pans judge's order limiting Treasury system access - Roll Call

The Trump administration urged a federal judge to roll back an order that restricted access to a critical Treasury Department payment system.

Roll Call

Subcontractor Terminated Over Treasury Department Threat Assessment Warning

Booz Allen Hamilton terminates subcontractor over Treasury Department threat assessment draft report.

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Muskgate

Another week, another court order restraining the President from violating the law - only 205 more weeks to go!

Reason

Federal Judge Blocks Elon Musk's Department Of Government Efficiency

Federal judge blocks Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency from accessing Treasury's payment system, sparking controversy and legal action.

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Judge restrains DOGE Treasury access

The temporary restraining order came after more than a dozen states filed suit over Elon Musk's vast access

Salon

Vance urges DOGE to rehire avowed racist

The vice president offered his support to Marko Elez, a self-described "racist" who objects to interracial marriage

Salon

Musk staffer lands top Treasury gig

Tom Krause, a former executive involved in Elon Musk's DOGE, is the new financial assistant secretary at the Treasury

Salon

Judge restricts DOGE access to payments

A group of unions filed a lawsuit accusing Elon Musk's operation of illegally forcing access to payment systems

Salon

Elon Musk's DOGE Employees' Access to Treasury Restricted as Trump Admin Concedes to Lawsuit

Staffers and employees working for the Department of Government Efficiency, headed by billionaire Elon Musk, have been temporarily barred from accessing data in the Treasury Department's payment system by the Department of Justice.

Latin Times

Controversy Erupts Over Attempt To Halt USAID Payments

Controversy over halting USAID payments by Musk affiliates at Treasury raises questions on federal spending influence.

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Trump Administration Disrupts Federal Government Operations

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency and Trump administration's disruptive actions face legal challenges and public outcry, raising concerns abo...

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Administration agrees to restrict DOGE access to Treasury payment system - Roll Call

The Trump administration, in a court filing, said it would not expand access to Treasury Department payment system for Elon Musk's DOGE group.

The Independent UK

Top Democrat rips Chuck Schumer for 'depressing' video of him chanting during Musk protest

Democratic lawmakers and voters have expressed frustration of the party’s lack of consistent messaging and efforts to push back on Donald Trump’s agenda

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Ayanna Pressley Criticizes Elon Musk At Rally

Ayanna Pressley criticizes Elon Musk, who defends his involvement in the DOGE initiative. Treasury Department reviews continue smoothly.

The Independent UK

A 25-year-old Elon Musk acolyte has access to 'nearly all payments made by U.S. government’

DOGE employee Marko Elez has allegedly been granted administrator-level privileges to read and write code on two highly sensitive payment systems

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Treasury Faces Legal Challenge Over Data-Sharing Deal With Musk's DOGE

The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Washington, followed reports that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent authorized the data-sharing arrangement with Elon Musk-led DOGE, last weekend.

Salon

Elon Musk's troll takeover is no joke

Musk's illegal government takeover is scary on its own — but the people he's bringing along make it even worse

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Federal Unions Sue Treasury Department Over Elon Musk's Access

Federal unions sue Treasury Dept. over Elon Musk associates' access to payment system, citing privacy violations and legal prohibitions.

Fortune

Giving Elon Musk’s DOGE access to the Treasury payment system raises the risk of a U.S. debt default and global financial crisis, senator warns

The Treasury Department’s payment system has been likened to the government’s checkbook and makes $6 trillion in disbursements a year.

Salon

Treasury official pushed out by Musk

Musk reportedly sought to access the system responsible for paying Social Security benefits and federal contracts

The Independent UK

MAGA lawmaker wonders ‘did DEI play a role’ in the deadly DC plane crash

‘At this time, you hate to jump to any conclusions,’ Rep. Andy Ogles said before suggesting diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives could be to blame.

Salon

Bessent confirmed as treasury secretary

Bessent is one of 13 billionaires tapped to join Trump's administration

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