Treasury: DOGE will have ‘read-only’ access to federal payment systems

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Sources tell WIRED that the ability of DOGE’s Marko Elez to alter code controlling trillions in federal spending was rescinded days after US Treasury and White House officials said it didn’t exist.

A Dangerous Lack Of Clarity: Does DOGE’s Negotiated “Read Only” Access Mean “Read Only” Access To Data Or Code?

News moves fast... While this post was getting finalized came news that Marko Elez has resigned after his racist tweets were found and publicized. Nevertheless, the point made herein still stands. Amidst all the news today is news suggesting that Musk and his lackeys have had their access to the federal government's payment systems limited.…

DOJ Lawyers Agrees To Limit DOGE Operatives’ Access To Sensitive Treasury Data

As part of the temporary agreement, only two of Musk’s DOGE operatives will have “read-only” access to the treasury department data.

House Dems Raise Alarm Over DOGE’s Access to SBA Systems, Fearing Musk Could Target Entrepreneurs

The Small Business Administration is the latest agency to be targeted. But the Democrats are pushing back. Could key business programs be at stake?

Democratic lawmakers press White House about Elon Musk’s access to classified data

Top House Democrats are pressing President Donald Trump about Elon Musk’s access to classified data. In a letter to Trump on Tuesday, the ranking members of seven House committees ask whether Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) team have the security clearances needed to access sensitive data. They point to reports about the DOGE group breaking security procedures to gain access to sensitive systems at the Treasury Department…

The Treasury's payment system is one of Elon Musk's targets. Here's what it does, from Social Security to tax refunds.

Treasury payments are an area of interest in Elon Musk's DOGE agenda.Chesnot/Getty ImagesElon Musk's DOGE staff has "read-only" access to the Treasury's payment system, the department said.Democratic lawmakers and federal worker unions have criticized the Treasury over Musk's reported access to personal data.The Treasury system manages trillions of dollars in payments, including Social Security and tax refunds.The Treasury Department controls tr…