The Senate confirmed Pam Bondi as Attorney General by a 54-46 vote, reflecting growing partisan tensions as Democrats oppose Trump’s nominees. Meanwhile, Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has been granted access to a federal payment system overseeing $6 trillion in annual payments, including Social Security and Medicare benefits. Critics, including Democratic lawmakers, have condemned this development as a potential risk to Americans' financial security and privacy. While the Treasury Department assured no disruption to benefit payments, concerns persist over Musk's influence in federal operations and the scope of his access to sensitive data.