Musk's DOGE Team Gains Control of Federal Payment System

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In an unprecedented move, Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) secured access to the U.S. Treasury’s federal payment system, sparking intense controversy among Democratic senators who view this as a potential risk to national financial infrastructure and personal data privacy.

Sources & Citations

[1] DOGE takes over federal grants website, wresting control of billions · Apr 11, 2025 Tier 1

[2] Treasury Dept. gives Elon Musk's team access to federal payment system · Apr 11, 2025 Tier 1

[3] Elon Musk's 19- to 24-year-old aides take control of $6 trillion in government payments · Apr 11, 2025 Tier 2

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The Cascade Ledger. “Musk's DOGE Team Gains Control of Federal Payment System.” The Capture Cascade Timeline, April 11, 2025. https://capturecascade.org/event/2025-04-11--doge-takes-over-federal-grants-website-wresting-control-of-b/