Justice Department Restricts DOGE Access to Federal Payment Systems Amid Legal Challenges

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is imposing new restrictions on the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), limiting its access to federal payment systems managed by the Treasury Department. This decision follows mounting legal and political pressure over concerns about data security and potential conflicts of interest.

Under the new restrictions, two special government employees affiliated with DOGE will retain read-only access to the Treasury’s federal payment system but will no longer have the ability to modify or initiate transactions. This move comes in response to a lawsuit filed by multiple federal employee unions against Treasury Secretary. . .