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13 states to sue over DOGE access to government payment systems containing personal data

Democratic Attorneys General in several states plan to file a lawsuit against Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency to prevent access to sensitive federal payment systems containing personal information of Americans.
A federal judge has ordered that only two of Musk's allies can have 'read only' access to Treasury Department payment systems amid concerns over privacy invasion.
The Attorneys General, including Letitia James from New York, emphasize that no one, including Musk, is above the law regarding privacy rights and federal payments.
Protests occurred nationwide against Musk's access to sensitive records, with demonstrators arguing that President Trump cannot cut federal payments or release private information unlawfully.

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The Beltway Report

Over a Dozen State Attorneys General Threaten to Sue DOGE

A coalition of attorneys general from 14 states is gearing up to challenge the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, over pressing privacy issues. This group includes California’s Rob Bonta and representatives from states like Arizona, Colorado, and New York. Their joint statement criticizes the U.S. Department of the Treasury, claiming it granted Musk access to highly sensitive American data, including state bank account…

14 days ago

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fox40jackson.com

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Democratic AGs from 19 states sue Trump admin over DOGE access to sensitive, personal data at Treasury

close Video Democrats rally supporters to stand up to Elon Musk as DOGE criticisms continue Fox News senior White House correspondent Peter Doocy has the latest on President Donald Trump’s defense of Elon Musk and DOGE on ‘Special Report.’ Democratic attorneys general from 19 states have filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration over the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) access to sensitive, personal data belonging t…

15 days ago

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MSNBC

Rep. Stansbury: GOP laying the groundwork to ‘eviscerate’ federal funding

The Ranking Member of the DOGE subcommittee, Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-NM), joins MSNBC’s Ali Velshi to discuss what can be done about Elon Musk and his team gaining access to American’s most sensitive information. Rep. Stansbury calls Musk’s illegal incursions into federal agencies “one of the most significant threats to our democracy and our privacy.”

15 days ago·United States

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News18 India

Elon Musk Wields The Axe: Teen DOGE Recruits Sent To Decide Fate Of US Federal Govt Employees

At a townhall event in Virginia, veteran federal workers said 19-year-old and fresh graduates are asking them what value they bring to the table.

15 days ago·India

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Palmer Report

State Attorney General targets Elon Musk over illegal government hacking

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15 days ago·Los Angeles, United States

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Japan Today

Democrats ask for investigation into DOGE's access to Treasury's payment systems

Democratic lawmakers are seeking a Treasury Department investigation of the access that Elon Musk's team was given to the government's payment system, citing “threats to the economy and national security, and the potential violation of laws protecting Americans’ privacy and tax data.” The lawmakers sent letters Friday to Treasury's deputy…

15 days ago·Sakado, Japan

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