Musk team given access to sensitive federal payment system - reports
The Trump administration has reportedly granted access to the federal payments system, which oversees the distribution of trillions of dollars in government funds annually, to associates of billionaire Elon Musk. Reports indicate that incoming Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has permitted members of the Department of Government Efficiency (Doge)—a team within the administration, rather than an official government department—to access sensitive personal information pertaining to millions of Americans. This division manages nearly $6 trillion in payments for various programs, including Social Security, government salaries, and funds allocated by Congress. The White House and the Treasury Department have not yet responded to requests for comments. Notably, access to the payment system was granted on the same day that long-serving Treasury official David Lebryk was placed on administrative leave and subsequently retired. The New York Times reported that Mr. Lebryk had previous...