US EditionTrump administration agrees to restrict DOGE access to Treasury Department payment systems
- The Trump administration has agreed to temporarily limit most staff from the Department of Government Efficiency's access to the U.S. Treasury Department's payment systems due to concerns over sensitive government payments.
- Marko Elez and Tom Krause will retain limited 'read-only' access to the systems, as stated in a motion filed by the Department of Justice.
- The decision follows a lawsuit from three federal employee unions aimed at preventing DOGE from accessing sensitive information.
- Critics are concerned that even limited access could lead to potential misuse, as Elez previously had administrator-level access to crucial payment systems.
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