"The highest-ranking career official at the Treasury Department is departing after a clash with allies of billionaire Elon Musk over access to sensitive payment systems," The Washington Post ...

Musk's post came just ahead of the New York Times reporting Saturday afternoon that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent granted DOGE personnel access to the payment system. The Treasury spends ...

Democrats warn that the move is putting Americans' personal data at risk. The Treasury Department has given Elon Musk and representatives of his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) team ...

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The system disbursed more than $5 trillion in FY2023. 'These payment systems simply cannot fail,' says Sen. Ron Wyden, who voiced concern about Musk's conflicts of interest.

On Saturday, Mr. Wyden expressed concern that access to the payment system had been granted and pointed out Mr. Musk — a billionaire with a vast portfolio — has potential conflicts of interest.

WASHINGTON, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Billionaire Elon Musk and his government efficiency team have been given access to the U.S. Treasury Department’s payment system, resolving a days-long standoff ...

The Treasury’s payment system is responsible for delivering trillions in Social Security payments, Medicare benefits and more to millions of Americans across the country. And Friday, the highest ...

A top Treasury official left the agency after Elon Musk's allies allegedly demanded access to the Social Security payment system. Apu Gomes/Getty Images A top Treasury official has left the agency ...

The access to the payment system was granted by incoming Treasury ... participation in workplaces by people from a range of backgrounds. Their backers say they address historical or ongoing ...