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Judge Blocks Musk's Access to Treasury Amid Data Concerns

2/22/2025

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A federal judge has stepped in to block Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency from tapping into the Treasury Department's payment system, citing concerns from nineteen attorneys general about potential leaks of sensitive personal data. As the case unfolds, a report is expected by March 24, allowing the Trump administration to voice its concerns.

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A federal judge has stepped in to block Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency from tapping into the Treasury Department's payment system, citing concerns from nineteen attorneys general about potential leaks of sensitive personal data. As the case unfolds, a report is expected by March 24, allowing the Trump administration to voice its concerns.