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Elon Musk's DOGE presence at the IRS raises concerns about taxpayer data security, refund delays

  • Elon Musk leads the Department of Government Efficiency , which is focused on reducing government waste by targeting outdated operations, such as a slow payroll processing plant.
  • With support from President Trump, the DOGE initiative has led to anxiety among federal employees regarding their job security and the potential monitoring of their activities.
  • DOGE's actions have generated mixed reactions, with some praising the efficiency drive while others worry about the impact on federal employment.
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AlternetAlternet

Democrats Warn DOGE Could Delay IRS Refunds

As Americans prepare to file their taxes ahead of the April 15 deadline, two Democratic senators warned Monday that billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk's arrival at the Internal Revenue Service raises serious privacy concerns and could significantly impact the tens of millions of people who count on th...

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TRT WorldTRT World

Musk's DOGE seeks sensitive taxpayer data at IRS

Democratic lawmakers say DOGE's meddling with IRS systems could cause delays of tax refunds.

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The Daily CallerThe Daily Caller

Bureaucrat Paranoia Reaches New Levels As Feds Take Drastic Steps To Avoid DOGE Surveillance

The Trump administration's goal to eliminate wasteful programs and unnecessary government positions has sent Washington bureaucrats into a panic.

·Washington, United States
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New York PostNew York Post

Who’s who inside Elon Musk’s army of DOGE cost cutters stripping fed waste away

Elon Musk and his now 100 person strong gang of Department of Government Efficiency cost-cutters are stripping the federal government of waste, including: Kendall Lindemann, Luke Farritor, Adam Ramada and Gavin Kliger.

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CBS NewsCBS News

Elon Musk's DOGE presence at the IRS raises concerns about taxpayer data security, refund delays

Some Democratic lawmakers are raising concerns about the security of taxpayer data as Musk's cost-cutting task force moves to the IRS.

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Conservative AngleConservative Angle

Top Democratic Senators Send ‘Urgent Demand’ Letter to IRS on DOGE Access - Conservative Angle

Several top Democrats have questioned the IRS on whether the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has accessed taxpayer information amid reports about the organization’s activity in recent days. In an “urgent demand” letter to the IRS’s acting director on Monday, Sens. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) asked for the names of DOGE members, whether the tax collection agency had signed any agreements with DOGE, a…

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