US EditionFederal judge won’t immediately block Elon Musk or DOGE from federal data or worker layoffs
- U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan denied a request from 14 states for a temporary restraining order against Elon Musk and DOGE, stating they did not show 'clear evidence of imminent, irreparable harm.'
- Chutkan explained that the plaintiffs failed to demonstrate 'irreparable harm' necessary for a temporary restraining order, while Musk aims to reduce government spending.
- Chutkan noted concerns regarding DOGE's 'unpredictable actions,' but emphasized that the states did not prove they would experience 'imminent, irreparable harm.'
- Chutkan acknowledged the lawsuit raised legitimate questions about Musk's authority, as the states argued DOGE's actions negatively affected their educational programs.
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A judge refuses to deny Musk and her department access to U.S. citizens' data.
A U.S. judge on Tuesday rejected a petition to temporarily block Elon Musk and his Department of Governmental Efficiency (DOGE) from their competence to dismiss federal employees and their access to taxpayer data. Fourteen Democratic-ruled states filed a lawsuit last week challenging Musk’s authority, but District Judge Tanya Chutkan denied her petition, though without ruling on the merits of the case. These states argue that the broad powers gr…
At Pentagon, Elon Musk Is Preparing to Access Department Systems
A defense official who was granted anonymity to speak candidly on the matter said that members of the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, were conducting onboarding procedures like getting IT access set up this week.
Longmont, Boulder officials monitor federal DOGE developments
Longmont and Boulder officials are keeping tabs on the Department of Government Efficiency and how it may impact local governments, but to varying degrees. The Longmont City Council voted 6-1 to explore an ordinance on data protection and government accountability in regard to the possibility of data being shared inappropriately, during its Feb. 11 regular meeting. Councilmember Aren Rodriguez cast the lone vote but did not comment further. The …
US Senator goes after Musk over DOGE, internet hits back with PayPal reference
US Senator John Fetterman shared a screenshot of an article on DOGE trying to access private taxpayer data. Elon Musk and other people on internet were quick to fire back at Fetterman and brought up the Tesla CEO’s past role at PayPal.
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