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Musk's DOGE Agency Faces Backlash Amidst Opacity and Controversial Actions

Following a high-ranking employee's resignation due to racist posts, Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) faced immediate scrutiny for its opaque operations, access to sensitive data, and sweeping changes across federal agencies, prompting protests and calls for investigation.

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DOGE Accesses Sensitive Federal Data, Sparking Democratic Outrage

Following Democratic outrage over its access to Treasury systems, Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) gained access to sensitive data on millions of federal workers and CMS data; DOGE, established via executive order to improve efficiency, lacks a clear authority outline, sparking...

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Scotland Halts Access to Schoolchildren's Sensitive Data Following Privacy Concerns

The Scottish government paused access to a 2021 health and wellbeing survey containing sensitive data from over 130,000 schoolchildren after concerns were raised about a lack of informed consent and potential breaches of child privacy; the education secretary stated the need for improved data gather...

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Musk's DOGE Gains Control of Treasury Payment System, Raising Data and Payment Concerns

Elon Musk's DOGE now controls the Treasury Department's payment system, raising concerns about access to sensitive taxpayer data and the potential disruption of federal payments, including Social Security, after a temporary freeze on federal funds.

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DOGE Access to US Federal Payment System Sparks Concerns

Elon Musk's appointees at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) gained access to the US federal payment system on Friday, prompting the leave or retirement of officials who resisted; this system handles trillions of dollars yearly and contains sensitive personal data.

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Law Firm Investigates Five Universities for Alleged Role in Biden Administration Censorship

The Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) is demanding public records from five universities to investigate their alleged role in a Biden administration censorship regime, citing communications with federal officials and social media companies and suspecting misuse of taxpayer funds to suppress speech.

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Democrats Demand Answers on Musk's Access to Sensitive Government Data

Senate Democrats are demanding answers from President Trump after Elon Musk and his staff were given access to sensitive federal data, including classified documents and personal information of millions of Americans, raising concerns about national security risks and privacy violations.

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Judge Considers Injunction Blocking Musk's DOGE from Taxpayer Data

A federal judge is considering a temporary injunction to prevent Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency from accessing sensitive taxpayer data after three federal unions sued, alleging the department violated privacy laws by accessing names, social security numbers, birthdays, bank account ...

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Musk's Actions Against USAID Spark Protests and Concerns

Following protests and employee dismissals, USAID's website and X account were made inaccessible. Elon Musk, allegedly with President Trump's approval, initiated actions against the agency, raising concerns about potential influence peddling and abuse of power.

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Federal Unions Sue Trump Administration Over Musk's "Doge" Access to Sensitive Data

Three federal employee unions are suing the Trump administration, alleging that Elon Musk's "Doge" has been granted illegal access to sensitive government records, potentially exposing millions of Americans' personal data including social security numbers and tax returns; the lawsuit claims Treasury...

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USAid Security Officials on Leave After Standoff with Musk's "Doge" Team

Following a tense standoff with members of Elon Musk's "Doge" team seeking access to sensitive data, two senior USAid security officials were placed on administrative leave; the agency's website is now inaccessible, raising concerns about data security and the impact on US foreign policy.

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USDA Inspector General Removed After Refusal to Accept Firing

On Monday, security agents removed Phyllis Fong, the USDA inspector general, from her office after she refused to comply with her Friday firing by the Trump administration; the White House defended the action as part of a broader dismissal of 17 federal watchdogs, a move that critics say violated fe...

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