Launched Wednesday, DOGE.gov aims to track federal spending and agency data, including personnel numbers and budgets. However, the site inadvertently included classified information from the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), despite disclaimers excluding intelligence agencies. This breach raises concerns about data security and the potential conflict of interest given SpaceX’s contract with the NRO. The incident has prompted an urgent investigation within the intelligence community to assess the extent of the leak.
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A lawsuit against the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) alleges misuse of an unsecured server to send emails to over two million federal employees, violating federal law. A federal judge denied a restraining order against OPM following the agency’s submission of a privacy assessment. Simultaneously, another judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s “Fork in the Road” deferred resignation initiative, ordering an extension of the deadline. The administration’s efforts, spearheaded by DOGE, aim to drastically reduce the federal workforce, prompting legal challenges and raising concerns about the potential impact on government operations and international relations.
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Thirteen Democratic attorneys general announced their intent to sue Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to prevent its access to sensitive federal payment data. The lawsuit aims to protect citizen privacy and ensure continued funding for crucial programs, arguing that DOGE’s actions are unconstitutional and unlawful. A federal judge has temporarily limited DOGE’s access, granting only “read-only” permissions to two Musk allies. DOGE’s actions, including attempts to block payments to the U.S. Agency for International Development, have raised significant concerns about data security and potential disruptions to essential services.
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John Q. Hosedrinker