Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government
Attorneys general from 14 states, including New York’s“In the past week, the U.S. Department of the Treasury has given Elon Musk access to Americans’ personal private information, state bank account data, and other information that is some of our country’s most sensitive data,” they said.
DOGE officials have had inside access to government agencies, and Democrats have been concerned about data leaks. “In defense of our Constitution, our right to privacy, and the essential funding that individuals and communities nationwide are counting on, we will be filing a lawsuit to stop this injustice,” the attorneys general said.“Slashing waste, fraud and abuse and becoming better stewards of the American taxpayer’s hard-earned dollars might be a crime to Democrats, but it’s not a crime in a court of law,” he said.
James said earlier on Thursday that she was considering using legal action against DOGE: “I want all of you to know that we are considering, and in the process of filing, an action to stop Elon Musk and DOGE and all of his minions from gaining access to our private data.”
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
New York and other states plan to sue Trump administration over DOGE access to federal systemsNew York Attorney General Letitia James said 'this level of access for unauthorized individuals is unlawful, unprecedented, and unacceptable.'
Read more »
States Sue Trump Administration Over DOGE Access to Payment SystemsSeveral states, including New York and Connecticut, are suing the Trump administration over the Treasury Department's decision to allow Elon Musk and DOGE access to sensitive payment systems containing Americans' personal information. Attorneys general argue that this access is unlawful and unprecedented, as DOGE has no authority to view this data.
Read more »
Ramaswamy Exits Trump's DOGE Task Force to Pursue Political OfficeVivek Ramaswamy, a prominent figure in the Republican party, has stepped down from his role on President Donald Trump's DOGE task force to run for elected office. Ramaswamy, who previously served as co-leader alongside Elon Musk, played a key role in establishing the task force, which aims to identify cost-cutting measures and reduce federal regulations.
Read more »
Vivek Ramaswamy Exits Trump's DOGE to Pursue Political AspirationsVivek Ramaswamy, a prominent conservative and biotech entrepreneur, is leaving President Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to focus on a potential run for elected office.
Read more »
Red States vs. Blue States: Political Divisions Play Out at the State LevelThe article explores how political divisions between red and blue states are increasingly influencing public policy at the state level, particularly regarding immigration, abortion, education, and transgender rights.
Read more »
Red States vs. Blue States: Political Divide Plays Out in State PolicyThe political divide in the US is reflected in state policy as red states align with Trump's policies, while blue states resist. Immigration, abortion, school choice and DEI initiatives are key areas where this clash is playing out.
Read more »