US EditionMusk’s DOGE agents access sensitive OPM personnel data, Washington Post reports
- A group of Democratic lawmakers is concerned about unvetted staff from the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency having access to classified materials and sensitive government data, as reported by the Washington Post.
- The senators warned that Musk's access to intelligence reports and federal payroll systems could pose serious national security risks, according to their letter to White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles.
- Agents working for Elon Musk accessed sensitive OPM personnel data, including records of federal employees, as reported by the Washington Post, citing four U.S. officials.
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As Musk Targets Federal Data, Obscure Agency Plays Key Role
The Office of Personnel Management is housed inside a concrete and glass federal building three blocks west of White House. The agency’s name conjures images of dull and ordinary backend government work, but it’s arguably the most powerful human resources department in America. It holds detailed records on 2.1 million federal workers and millions more Americans who have applied for those jobs. It also has the email address for nearly every fede…
WaPo reports DOGE accessed sensitive data, White House defends mission
DOGE's access to sensitive government data has raised concerns among security officials, with claims that it could be misused. A lawsuit accuses the Treasury secretary of granting illegal broad access to U.S. government accounting systems. The White House maintains that DOGE agents are operating within the law and have the necessary clearances. The issue has become politically divisive, with Democrats calling for investigations into security b…
Musk’s DOGE agents access sensitive federal worker data | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
WASHINGTON >> Agents working for billionaire Elon Musk have accessed highly restricted government records on millions of federal employees maintained by the Office of Personnel Management, the Washington Post reported today, citing four U.S. officials with knowledge of the developments. The records accessed by Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) included Treasury and State Department officials in sensitive security positions, accor…
Musk’s DOGE Agents Access Sensitive OPM Personnel Data, Washington Post Reports
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