Concerns Rise Over Musk's DOGE Accessing Sensitive Treasury Data

Concerns are rising over Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) after reports emerged of its access to sensitive Treasury payment systems, which could jeopardize the identities of American spies abroad. A senior Treasury official warned that even read-only access could pose unprecedented insider threats. In response to these concerns, U.S. District Judge Paul A. Engelmayer has temporarily barred DOGE from accessing personal and financial data at the Treasury, labeling the situation as potentially the most significant security breach in U.S. history. Critics, including senators and state attorneys general, have condemned DOGE's access as unlawful and lacking oversight, raising alarms about privacy and national security implications. President Trump acknowledged the ease with which DOGE could access sensitive information, fueling bipartisan calls for stronger data protection measures. Democrats are introducing the Taxpayer Data Protection Act to prevent unauthorized access to taxpayer information and safeguard civil rights.