Elon Musk, Treasury and Social Security

The Treasury's payment system is one of Elon Musk's targets. Here's what it does, from Social Security to tax refunds.
President Donald Trump said he gave Musk access to the payment systems, and while the Treasury said the access was limited, it sparked criticism. Federal-worker unions sued the Treasury Department on Monday,
Here's how Musk's access to Treasury system may impact Social Security, other government payments
The new Department of Government Efficiency now has access to a federal system responsible for $6 trillion in annual payments.
US Treasury says Musk team has 'read-only access' to payment data
The U.S. Treasury said on Tuesday that Elon Musk's government-efficiency team has been granted "read-only access" to its payment system codes but denied that this cut off any government payments including for Social Security or Medicare.
Treasury says Elon Musk's DOGE has "read only" access to payment systems
Democratic lawmakers have expressed concern that access to the system could allow DOGE, which disburses nearly 90% of all federal payments, to restrict disbursement of federal funds.
US Treasury says Musk and DOGE Have Read-Only Access to Payments System
The Treasury Department has defended DOGE's access to its payment system, explaining they only have "read-only access."
US Treasury Dept gives Musk's DOGE 'read only' access to payment systems
The U.S. Treasury Department has given staff from billionaire Elon Musk's so-called Department of Government Efficiency "read only" access to its payment systems, a department official said in a letter sent to Congress.
Treasury Defends Musk Team’s Access to Federal Payment System
The department said that no payments would be interrupted and that it was conducting a review of the integrity of the system.
Treasury Tells Congress That DOGE Had ‘Read Only’ Access to Payment Systems
A Treasury Department official has written a letter to federal lawmakers saying that a tech executive working with Elon Musk’s “Department of Government Efficiency” will have “read-only access” to the
Treasury says Musk’s DOGE has not rejected payments in first attempt to clarify access granted to critical system
The Treasury Department said Elon Musk aides detailed to the agency have “read-only” access to its sensitive $5 trillion US payments system and that no payments have been suspended or rejected as part of an ongoing review.
Unpacking claims that Elon Musk and his DOGE team secured access to Treasury payment systems
Musk's team of young tech engineers accessed the U.S. government's near-$6 trillion payment system, according to several reputable news outlets.

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