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Judge Blocks Musk's DOGE From Treasury Data Access

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  • #United States of America
Judge Blocks Musk's DOGE From Treasury Data Access
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FEB 8
Above: A sign is seen at a press conference held by the Congressional Progressive Caucus on Elon Musk's government interference on Feb. 6, 2025, in Washington, DC.  Image copyright: Kayla Bartkowski/Staff/Getty Images News via Getty Images
story last updated FEB 8

The Spin

Democratic narrative

The virtually unfettered access to the federal government's most sensitive information poses massive cybersecurity and privacy risks that could compromise the sensitive financial information of millions of Americans. DOGE lacks proper authorization and threatens to illegally block federal funds for healthcare, childcare, and other critical programs that Americans depend on. Pres. Trump doesn't have the power to give away Americans' private information to an unelected group or to cut federal payments approved by Congress from reaching disfavored beneficiaries.

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Republican narrative

The Treasury Department review aims to maximize payment integrity for agencies and the public and eliminate wasteful government spending. The initiative is saving taxpayers millions of dollars while working to rein in bloated government finances. Elon Musk's DOGE had been granted read-only access to improve efficiency. Pres. Trump, committed to safeguarding the integrity and security of the system, will continue his efforts to promote efficiency and effectiveness in Treasury's operations and to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse.

FOX NewsWall Street Journal

Metaculus Prediction


Public Figures

Donald Trump

Elon Musk


The Controversies


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Status:Open
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Political split

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RIGHT

States Say in Lawsuit That Donald Trump Violated Constitution’s Basic Precepts
New York TimesFEB 18
Treasury Department says DOGE will have 'read only' access to payment systems in letter to Congress
FOX NewsFEB 18
Judge temporarily blocks Musk’s ‘Doge’ team from accessing treasury records
GuardianFEB 18
Trump sued by 19 states over DOGE’s access to citizens’ personal data, Treasury records
New York PostFEB 18
Judge temporarily blocks Musks Doge team from accessing treasury records
GuardianFEB 18
Federal judge blocks Elon Musks DOGE from accessing sensitive US Treasury Department material
BreitbartFEB 18
Federal judge blocks Elon Musks DOGE access to critical Treasury payment system
CNNFEB 18

More neutral political stance articles

19 states sue to stop DOGE from accessing Americans’ personal data
Associated PressFEB 18
'We would call it a coup': watchdogs and Dems attack Elon Musk Treasury Department takeover
USA TodayFEB 18
Democrats ask for an investigation into DOGE’s access to Treasury’s payment systems
Associated PressFEB 18
Federal Judge Blocks Elon Musks Doge From Treasury System E0F1E55
Wall Street JournalFEB 18
Treasury Department Says Doge Access Is Read Only 2563712
Wall Street JournalFEB 18