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.
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.
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.
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."
Musk now has access to federal payment systems. What does that mean?
Elon Musk's control of a federal payment system is raising concerns about funding for programs like Social Security and the safety of personal data.
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.
Warren Questions Bessent Over Musk Access to Treasury Payment System
In a letter to the Treasury secretary, the Democratic senator warned against meddling with a system that processes trillions of dollars of transactions.
Treasury Dept. gives Elon Musk's team access to federal payment system: Sources
If Elon Musk or his DOGE team were to attempt to block federal payments, it would likely face legal challenges given the money is approved by Congress.
Musk rips 'fraudulent' Treasury handouts as reports mount DOGE has access to federal payment system
The Department of Government Efficiency, led by tech billionaire Elon Musk, has reportedly gained access to the Treasury Department's payment system.
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.
Treasury tells Congress that DOGE has ‘Read Only’ access to payment systems
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