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Privacy Fears Rise as Musk's Team Accesses Student Data

2/8/2025

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Musk's Data Controversy

Rising concerns swirl around the Department of Education's data security as Elon Musk's Government Efficiency team gains access to sensitive student information. Advocacy groups and lawmakers fear this could deter mixed-status families from applying for federal aid. Legal battles are brewing to halt this data access amid growing uncertainties surrounding privacy laws.

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Trump Defends Budget Cuts

President Trump slammed House Democrats for trying to confront acting Secretary Denise Carter at the Department of Education over proposed budget cuts. He lauded his cost-cutting team, DOGE, spearheaded by Elon Musk, for exposing wasteful spending. Meanwhile, conservatives took to social media, branding the Democrats' efforts as "pathetic theater."

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Musk's Data Controversy

Rising concerns swirl around the Department of Education's data security as Elon Musk's Government Efficiency team gains access to sensitive student information. Advocacy groups and lawmakers fear this could deter mixed-status families from applying for federal aid. Legal battles are brewing to halt this data access amid growing uncertainties surrounding privacy laws.

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