Federal Judge Blocks DOGE Access to Treasury Data Amid Stimulus Check Debate
A judge extended an injunction against DOGE accessing Treasury info, highlighting cybersecurity concerns while fiscal debates on potential stimulus checks continue.
The AGs argue that granting DOGE access to the payment system puts Americans' sensitive, personal information, such as bank account details and Social Security numbers, at risk.
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While it appears that the career staff at (Treasury) did their best to develop what mitigation strategies they could, the inexplicable urgency and time constraints under which they operated all but ensured that the launch of the Treasury DOGE Team was chaotic and haphazard.
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CNBC·1M·ReliableThis source consistently reports facts with minimal bias, demonstrating high-quality journalism and accuracy.CenterThis outlet is balanced or reflects centrist views.Vargas said DOGE’s efforts to modernize Treasury payment systems were not undercut by the delay, which she said was meant to ensure the security of sensitive personal data for millions of Americans.
Judge upholds ban on DOGE accessing sensitive Treasury information, for now
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The idea has been cheered by some and ruthlessly attacked by others.
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Speaker of the House Mike Johnson does not appear to be in favor of stimulus checks spurred by DOGE actions.
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The stimulus check proposal seeks to leverage efficiencies identified by Elon Musk's DOGE.
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Johnson said.
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Unfortunately, it’s a really bad and unworkable idea, too, and that’s true even if you (a) believe DOGE’s estimates of its savings (often way off the mark) and (b) believe Musk (or even Trump) has the power without explicit congressional authorization to shift money from government programs to rebate checks for individuals, which is hard to imagine.
A DOGE Dividend Is a Bad Idea. Trump May Cut Checks Anyway.
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A federal judge temporarily extended a ban on Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing sensitive Treasury systems, citing cybersecurity risks tied to a lawsuit from 19 Democratic state attorneys general. Judge Jeannette Vargas's ruling coincides with ongoing discussions about stimulus checks, as Speaker Mike Johnson emphasizes fiscal responsibility against a $36 trillion debt. While President Trump supports using DOGE savings for $5,000 checks to taxpayers, Johnson cautions against such moves. The judge indicated the ban could be lifted by March 24 if DOGE members complete necessary cybersecurity training.
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