States Sue Elon Musk's DOGE

Democratic attorneys general from several states, led by United States — New York's Letitia James, have vowed to file a lawsuit against Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to prevent it from accessing federal payment systems containing sensitive personal information. The attorneys general argue that the President lacks the authority to grant such access and cut federal payments approved by Congress. Concerns have been raised by government officials and labor unions about security risks and potential missed payments for programs like Social Security and Medicare. A federal judge has already ordered 'read-only' access for two Musk allies to Treasury Department payment systems, but not for Musk himself. The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has reportedly sought access to block critical payments and has been linked to the closure of the United States — United States Agency for International Development (USAID). President Donald Trump appointed Elon Musk to reduce the size of the U.S. government, leading to these controversial maneuvers.