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Federal Judge Delays Ruling on Musk's Access to Treasury Data Amid Security Concerns

A federal judge blocks Musk's Department of Government Efficiency from accessing sensitive Treasury data as states raise cybersecurity fears.

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  1. Judge Extends Ban on Elon Musk and His DOGE Staff From Accessing Sensitive Treasury Payments System: Fierce Legal Battle Ensues

    The civil lawsuit challenges a new policy by the Department of the Treasury that expands access to the central payment system of the Bureau of Fiscal Services to “special government employees” such as Mr. Musk’s staffers at DOGE who’ve already cut a wide swath through the federal bureaucracy as they implement President Trump’s long promised cost-cutting initiative.

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  2. Judge hearing arguments over Musk's authority to run DOGE defers ruling on restraining order

    Musk's conduct has wreaked havoc on the federal government and caused mass chaos and confusion for state and local governments, federal employees, the American public, and people around the world who depend on the United States for leadership and support.

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Updated: Feb 17th, 2025, 12:05 AM ET

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A federal judge has upheld a temporary order preventing Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing sensitive Treasury data as part of ongoing lawsuits from 19 states. The judge's decision came during a hearing where concerns over cybersecurity risks were raised, with attorneys general claiming Musk's access could lead to a breach of personal data. The states argue that allowing DOGE to access records could endanger millions of Americans, prompting fears of potential misuse of data. A follow-up ruling is anticipated shortly, as the case progresses in the courts.

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