Musk Says DOGE Halting Treasury Payments to US Contractors
Elon Musk said his “DOGE team” of government efficiency enforcers is shutting down some payments to federal contractors, suggesting that the world’s richest man may have access to sensitive systems used at the US Treasury Department.
‘This Needs To Stop Now’—Elon Musk Confirms Radical Doge U.S. Treasury Plan
Elon Musk has confirmed he wants to put the U.S. Treasury on a blockchain, the technology that underpins bitcoin and other
Musk vows to 'rapidly shut illegal' grants after DOGE gains access to US Treasury payment system
Billionaire Elon Musk has pledged to “rapidly shut down illegal payments” made by the US Treasury after his DOGE team gained access to the department’s payment system, known for dispersing trillions o
Musk's DOGE Team Gains Access to Vital US Treasury Dept Payment System
The system disbursed more than $5 trillion in FY2023. 'These payment systems simply cannot fail,' says Sen. Ron Wyden, who voiced concern about Musk's conflicts of interest.
Elon Musk and his cost-cutting team gain access to sensitive US Treasury database
Elon Musk and his nongovernmental team of government spending slashers have been granted access to the U.S. Treasury’s payments system, which is used to disperse trillion of dollars worth of government funds each year.
Elon Musk’s DOGE Wants Access to the Treasury’s Payment Systems: Report
A senior Treasury official is set to resign after Musk’s allies at DOGE repeatedly demanded access to sensitive government payment systems
Elon Musk’s DOGE team reportedly gains control of US Treasury Department payment system - what it means
Elon Musk’s DOGE team has gained access to the US Treasury’s payment system after a dispute with official David Lebryk. Senator Ron Wyden confirmed the news, stating they can manage payments including Social Security and Medicare benefits,
Musk claims DOGE found lax Treasury payment controls
Musk did not offer evidence for his assertion that Treasury instructed employees to approve payments to known fraudulent or terrorist groups.
Musk aides gain access to sensitive Treasury Department payment system
The access, granted by Scott Bessent, Trump’s newly confirmed treasury secretary, comes after the ousting of the agency’s top career official.
Treasury Dept. gives Elon Musk's team access to federal payment system: Sources
If Elon Musk or his DOGE team were to attempt to block federal payments, it would likely face legal challenges given the money is approved by Congress.
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Senior US Treasury official to exit after rift with Musk allies, report says
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Elon Musk US financial data grab a ‘coup,’ Heather Cox Richardson says
Boston College history professor Heather Cox Richardson characterized Elon Musk's actions over the weekend as "the largest ...
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US lawmakers raise concerns about the national security risks of Elon Musk’s D.O.G.E
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, known as D.O.G.E, now has its hands deep inside the US Treasury’s payment ...
US Treasury Department withdraws from global regulatory climate change group
The U.S. Treasury Department said on Thursday it was withdrawing from a global body of central banks and regulators devoted ...
Senate slated to vote on South Carolina billionaire hedge fund executive to lead US Treasury
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Bessent Wins Senate Confirmation to Be US Treasury Secretary
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Wall Street asks SEC to extend timeline for US Treasury market overhaul
Wall Street is asking regulators for more time to implement a rule requiring centralized Treasury clearing as banks and funds ...