Musk Says DOGE Is Halting Treasury Payments to US Contractors
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Elon Musk said his “DOGE team” of government efficiency enforcers is shutting down some payments to federal contractors, suggesting that the world’s richest man may have access to sensitive systems used at the US Treasury Department.

Summary

Elon Musk announced that he is shutting down payments to federal contractors, suggesting his team has access to the Treasury Department’s payment systems.

Musk said that DOGE halted payments to Lutheran Family Services, a faith-based charity providing social services to refugees, by the US Department of Health and Human Services.

Treasury officials have not confirmed the extent of his influence, but reports indicate DOGE has full access. Musk also called USAID “a criminal organization” that should “die.”

Senator Ron Wyden warned that DOGE could disrupt payments for Social Security, Medicare, and government contracts.

  • scarabine@lemmynsfw.comEnglish
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    14 hours ago

    Glad we’re talking about what we all think should die next, Musk. Thanks for bringing it up. Glad you’ve said something. Since we’re talking about orgs that need to die, criminal ones, let’s start with yours.