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Feb 8, 19:10

Federal Judge Blocks Access to Sensitive Treasury Data

A federal judge temporarily blocked political appointees and special government employees from accessing sensitive Treasury Department data, including social security numbers, following a lawsuit by 19 state attorneys general alleging unauthorized access by Elon Musk and his Department of Government...

Federal Judge Blocks Access to Sensitive Treasury Data

A federal judge temporarily blocked political appointees and special government employees from accessing sensitive Treasury Department data, including social security numbers, following a lawsuit by 19 state attorneys general alleging unauthorized access by Elon Musk and his Department of Government...

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What immediate actions resulted from the lawsuit concerning access to sensitive Treasury Department data by political appointees and special government employees?

On Saturday, a federal judge temporarily blocked political appointees and special government employees from accessing sensitive Treasury Department data, including Americans' social security numbers, after a lawsuit from 19 state attorneys general. The judge's order requires the immediate destruction of any previously downloaded data and sets a hearing for February 14th to consider a preliminary injunction.

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Jan 6, 19:09

Trump Transition Faces Staffing Shortfalls Ahead of Inauguration

President-elect Trump's transition team is struggling to fill roughly 2,000 political appointee positions by the January 20 inauguration, falling short of its goal due to candidate delays, a multi-step vetting process, and internal disagreements within the MAGA movement regarding personnel selection...

Trump Transition Faces Staffing Shortfalls Ahead of Inauguration

President-elect Trump's transition team is struggling to fill roughly 2,000 political appointee positions by the January 20 inauguration, falling short of its goal due to candidate delays, a multi-step vetting process, and internal disagreements within the MAGA movement regarding personnel selection...

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How has President Trump's involvement in the selection process influenced the speed and effectiveness of hiring?

The slower-than-expected hiring process highlights the complexities of staffing a large federal government. While President Trump has been highly involved in selecting top-level officials, decisions for mid- and lower-level positions have been delegated, potentially contributing to the delays. The vetting process, designed to ensure alignment with Trump's "America First" agenda, adds another layer of complexity.

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