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DOGE now has access to NOAA's IT systems; reviewing DEI program, sources say
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is now scrutinizing the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).ABC News - 37m -
House Dems Raise Alarm Over DOGE’s Access to SBA Systems, Fearing Musk Could Target Entrepreneurs
The Small Business Administration is the latest agency to be targeted. But the Democrats are pushing back. Could key business programs be at stake?Inc. - 2h -
Here's how Musk's access to Treasury system may impact Social Security, other government payments
The new Department of Government Efficiency now has access to a federal system responsible for $6 trillion in annual payments.CNBC - 3h -
A 25-Year-Old With Elon Musk Ties Has Direct Access to the Federal Payment System
The Bureau of the Fiscal Service is a sleepy part of the Treasury Department. It’s also where, sources say, a 25-year-old engineer tied to Elon Musk has admin privileges over the code that controls ...Wired - 1d -
Warner, Scott spar over DOGE Treasury access
Sens. Mark Warner (D-Va.) and Tim Scott (R-S.C.) sparred Wednesday over Elon Musk and his allies at the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) reported access to a sensitive federal payment ...The Hill - 5h -
Global ransomware payments plunge by a third amid crackdown
Money stolen falls from record $1.25bn to $813m as more victims refuse to pay off criminal gangs. Ransomware payments fell by more than a third last year to $813m (£650m) as victims refused to pay ...The Guardian - 9h -
Treasury says Elon Musk's DOGE has "read only" access to payment systems
Democratic lawmakers have expressed concern that access to the system could allow DOGE, which disburses nearly 90% of all federal payments, to restrict disbursement of federal funds.CBS News - 19h -
US Treasury moves to quell fears of Musk taking over payments system
Members of Congress told ‘Doge’ has been given limited ‘read-only’ access to the systemFinancial Times - 21h -
Democrats join protest against Musk’s ‘hostile takeover’ of federal payment systems
Trump ally, whose team has reportedly gained access to sensitive data, accused of ‘desecrating our constitution’. Hundreds of protesters and a contingent of Democratic lawmakers rallied outside the ...The Guardian - 22h -
Treasury Defends Musk Team’s Access to Federal Payment System
The department said that no payments would be interrupted and that it was conducting a review of the integrity of the system.The New York Times - 23h -
Treasury: DOGE will have 'read-only' access to federal payment systems
After people working for Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) reportedly sought to gain access to a sensitive federal payment system, the Treasury Department is saying that a ...The Hill - 23h -
Democrats call for investigation into Musk access of Treasury payment systems
Two Senate Democrats called for an investigation Tuesday into tech billionaire Elon Musk’s access of Department of Treasury payment systems. “We write to ask that the Government Accountability ...The Hill - 1d -
Musk now has access to federal payment systems. What does that mean?
Elon Musk's control of a federal payment system is raising concerns about funding for programs like Social Security and the safety of personal data.CBS News - 1d -
Treasury Department sued over DOGE payment access
The Treasury Department was sued by a coalition of groups over the “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) officials receiving access to the federal payment system for the federal government. ...The Hill - 1d -
Democrats promise bill to block 'unlawful meddling' in Treasury systems after Musk allies gain access
Democratic leaders in both chambers on Monday vowed to introduce legislation to “stop unlawful meddling in the Treasury Department's payment systems.” Democrats have been sounding the alarm over ...The Hill - 1d -
Warren presses Treasury secretary over Musk access to payments system
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday demanding to know what access Elon Musk was given to the federal payments system and what safeguards were ...The Hill - 2d -
Treasury Dept. gives Elon Musk's team access to federal payment system: Sources
If Elon Musk or his DOGE team were to attempt to block federal payments, it would likely face legal challenges given the money is approved by Congress.ABC News - 2d -
DOGE task force gains access to U.S. Treasury data, payment systems
News comes after departure of Treasury's acting Deputy Secretary David Lebryk after more than 30 years of service.CBS News - 2d -
Warren Questions Bessent Over Musk Access to Treasury Payment System
In a letter to the Treasury secretary, the Democratic senator warned against meddling with a system that processes trillions of dollars of transactions.The New York Times - 2d -
USAID security leaders removed after refusing Elon Musk's DOGE employees access to secure systems
The U.S. Agency for International Development’s director of security and his deputy were placed on administrative leave Saturday after they tried to prevent employees from the Department of ...NBC News - 2d -
USAID leaders escorted out of building after blocking DOGE access to secure systems
Senior officials at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) were placed on administrative leave after they refused to turn over classified material to teams from the Department of ...The Hill - 2d -
Veterans with PTSD travel to other countries to access psychedelics
60 Minutes joined U.S. veterans with PTSD as they attend a week-long psychedelic retreat in Mexico. Nearly a year later, most of the vets say the experience with psilocybin was life-changing.CBS News - 2d -
Musk team given access to sensitive federal payment system - reports
The Trump administration grants Musk's team access to system that controls the flow of trillions of dollars in funds, US media report.BBC News - 2d -
Musk vows to cancel grants after gaining access to US Treasury payment system
System disburses trillions of dollars in US government spending each year, including social securityFinancial Times - 3d -
Elon Musk’s Doge team granted ‘full access’ to federal payment system
Trump’s treasury secretary gives the world’s richest person entry to one of the most sensitive US government databases. Elon Musk’s government-slashing crew, the “department of government ...The Guardian - 3d -
Elon Musk’s Team Now Has Access to Treasury’s Payments System
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent gave Mr. Musk’s representatives at the so-called Department of Government Efficiency a powerful tool to monitor and potentially limit government spending.The New York Times - 3d -
Top Treasury official retires over DOGE request for access to payment systems
David Lebryk, a top Treasury Department nonpolitical career official, retired Friday after clashing with Elon Musk allies over government payment systems, a source familiar with the matter told The ...The Hill - 4d -
The Treasury official who oversees payments resigns suddenly.
Elon Musk has deployed engineers to Treasury to find a way to shut down payments unilaterally.The New York Times - 5d -
States lose access to Medicaid payment portal amid Trump federal aid freeze
State Medicaid programs across the country are reporting they've lost access to federal payment portals one day after President Trump announced a freeze on federal grants and aid. On Monday, acting ...The Hill - Jan. 28 -
Landslide election cost £52m in staff turnover payments
Parliamentary standards body says the last election saw an "almost-unprecedented" staff turnover.BBC News - Jan. 23 -
Thomas to golfers: Grant more access to media
Justin Thomas is asking his fellow golfers to make themselves more accessible to the PGA Tour's media partners during telecasts, citing the sport's need to "better connect with fans."ESPN - Jan. 21 -
NHL Cancels Escrow Payments; What It Means For Islanders
The NHL has received some very promising financial news.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 19 -
TikTok no longer accessible in US
TikTok blocked access to American users late Saturday night, just hours before a law banning the popular video-sharing platform was set to go into effect. “A law banning TikTok has been enacted in ...The Hill - Jan. 19 -
Tycoon's ex-wife awarded £43.5m in divorce payment
Ex-wife Kate Vince started disputing how money should be split at a hearing in December last year.BBC News - Jan. 17 -
How to Come Up With a Down Payment on a House
With prices high, putting aside enough cash to buy a house can be daunting. But housing experts say there are assistance programs in all 50 states.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
How To Get Into Path Of Exile 2 Early Access
Path of Exile 2 is out now in early access ahead of its 1.0 launch in the future. Naturally, that means the game will change a lot over the months ahead. While the ARPG will feature three acts of ...GameSpot - Jan. 8 -
UK offers to frontload payments in Chagos Islands talks
Officials are racing to conclude deal before Donald Trump takes office later this monthFinancial Times - Jan. 8
