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NY AG Sues Trump Over Musk's DOGE Data Access

2/7/2025

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New York Attorney General Letitia James intends to sue the Trump administration regarding Elon Musk's DOGE accessing sensitive Treasury data.
The lawsuit claims this access is unlawful and jeopardizes critical federal payments.
The Trump administration has temporarily restricted DOGE's access amid rising concerns.
House Democrats are proposing legislation to address conflicts of interest in federal payment systems.
Musk's team has accessed data from at least 11 federal agencies, raising privacy and oversight concerns.

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New York Attorney General Letitia James intends to sue the Trump administration regarding Elon Musk's DOGE accessing sensitive Treasury data.
The lawsuit claims this access is unlawful and jeopardizes critical federal payments.
The Trump administration has temporarily restricted DOGE's access amid rising concerns.
House Democrats are proposing legislation to address conflicts of interest in federal payment systems.
Musk's team has accessed data from at least 11 federal agencies, raising privacy and oversight concerns.