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Federal Judge Halts Musk's DOGE Access Amid Lawsuit

2/10/2025

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In a significant legal setback for Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a federal judge has halted its access to the U.S. Treasury's payment system. This decision follows a lawsuit from 19 Democratic attorneys general, who raised concerns over cybersecurity threats and legal violations. DOGE employees are now required to destroy any records they accessed, with a hearing scheduled for February 14.

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In a significant legal setback for Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a federal judge has halted its access to the U.S. Treasury's payment system. This decision follows a lawsuit from 19 Democratic attorneys general, who raised concerns over cybersecurity threats and legal violations. DOGE employees are now required to destroy any records they accessed, with a hearing scheduled for February 14.