The US Treasury Claimed DOGE Technologist Didn’t Have ‘Write Access’ When He Actually Did
Sources tell WIRED that the ability of DOGE’s Marko Elez to alter code controlling trillions in federal spending was rescinded days after US Treasury and White House officials said it didn’t exist.
US Treasury's payment system 'not being touched' by Musk's DOGE, Bessent says
The U.S. Treasury's payment system won't be touched by Elon Musk's government efficiency team, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Fox Business on Wednesday, adding that any decisions to stop payments would be made by other agencies.
US Treasury says Musk and DOGE Have Read-Only Access to Payments System
The Treasury Department has defended DOGE's access to its payment system, explaining they only have "read-only access."
Federal judge limits DOGE access to Treasury Dept. payment records as member of Musk’s team quits over offensive posts
The ruling was made before one of the two DOGE members working at Treasury resigned after racist X posts were linked to him.
US Treasury says Musk team has 'read-only access' to payment data
The U.S. Treasury said on Tuesday that Elon Musk's government-efficiency team has been granted "read-only access" to its payment system codes but denied that this cut off any government payments including for Social Security or Medicare.
Treasury Access by Musk’s DOGE Partly Limited by Judge for Now
A US judge temporarily limited access to the US Treasury Department’s payments system after a group of unions accused the agency of illegally sharing their members’ information with Elon Musk’s government efficiency group.
US Treasury moves to quell fears of Elon Musk taking over payments system
The US Treasury has sought to calm fears over Elon Musk’s access to its vast payments system, insisting no transactions have been cancelled, despite the billionaire’s claim to be “rapidly shutting down” remittances.
Treasury tells Congress that DOGE has ‘Read Only’ access to payment systems
The Treasury official said that the ongoing “review” has “not caused payments for obligations such as Social Security and Medicare to be delayed or re-routed.” The letter said that Tom Krause, who is also listed online as the CEO of Cloud Software Group,
Elon Musk’s DOGE Access to Treasury Sparks Fears Over Data Security
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency has gained control of the Treasury Department’s Bureau of the Fiscal Service, raising concerns from Democratic lawmakers and consumer advocates. The Service distributes trillions annually in federal payments,
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent wants to bypass the Fed to lower interest rates
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has a new plan in the fight to bring down historically high interest rates, and it’s got ...
Treasury agrees to interim ban on Elon Musk's DOGE accessing the financial data of millions of Americans
Elon Musk has no access to the Treasury's tax and Social Security data, a government lawyer said. Treasury agreed to keep it ...
Musk’s Brazen Cost-Cutting Campaign Is Annoying GOP Senators, Treasury Staff
When Elon Musk and his team of young deputies gained access to the Treasury Department computer network that the US ...
The Treasury Secretary Says Trump Wants Long-Term Interest Rates to Fall—It May Take a While
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said President Donald Trump is looking for longer-term interest rates to fall.
Trump is focused on lowering bond yields, not fighting the Fed, Treasury chief says
The Trump administration isn't looking to clash with the Federal Reserve over interest rates, Treasury Secretary Scott ...
US targets network accused of facilitating Iranian oil shipments to China with sanctions
The U.S. Treasury on Thursday announced new sanctions on an international network of individuals and companies accused of ...
‘Bizarre’ and ‘quite dangerous’: Former US treasury secretary on Trump’s economic strategy behind tariffs
President Donald Trump announced extraordinary new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China, signing the long-promised economic ...
US Treasury Secretary affirms US-EU economic relationship in call with ECB's Lagarde
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent affirmed the importance of the U.S.-EU economic relationship and transatlantic ...