The courts stand between Musk and a Treasury takeover
Doge’s efforts to infiltrate the plumbing of the federal government should scare everyone
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Trump Argues That Courts Cannot Block Elon Musk’s DOGE Team From Treasury Systems
The president’s lawyers argued that the distinction between civil servants and political appointees was unworkable and unconstitutional. A hearing is set for Friday.The New York Times - 7h -
DOJ asks court to lift Treasury order that limits DOGE access
President Trump’s Justice Department moved Sunday evening to lift a judge’s expansive ruling that prevents non-civil servants from accessing the Treasury Department’s payment systems, such as Elon ...The Hill - 10h -
Judge blocks Musk, DOGE from accessing Treasury payment systems
A federal judge in an overnight ruling Saturday blocked Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing the Treasury Department’s payment systems used to dole out ...The Hill - 2d -
Judge temporarily blocks Musk’s ‘Doge’ team from accessing treasury records
Injunction granted in response to lawsuit alleging the Trump administration allowed Musk’s team access to sensitive data in violation of federal law. A federal judge early on Saturday blocked Elon ...The Guardian - 2d -
Will a Time Magazine Cover Drive a Wedge Between Trump and Musk?
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Inside Elon Musk's government takeover
A tech-focused media outlet has become a premiere source for breaking news on Elon Musk, his inner circle and their efforts to reshape the federal government. Katie Drummond, global editorial ...CBS News - 3d -
Can anyone stop Elon Musk’s hostile takeover of the US government?
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DOGE Builds ‘Firewall’ Between Musk’s Team and Legacy USDS Workers
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Elon Musk’s Takeover Is Causing Rifts in Donald Trump’s Inner Circle
“He’s getting too big for his breeches,” says one Trumpworld source.Wired - 5d
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