Summary

Elon Musk claims his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is shutting down payments to federal contractors, including a Lutheran charity, asserting it is eliminating corruption.

This suggests DOGE has access to Treasury’s payment systems, though officials have not confirmed the extent.

Senator Ron Wyden warned that DOGE may interfere with Social Security, Medicare, and government contracts.

Musk also called USAID “a criminal organization” that should “die,” amid DOGE’s growing influence over federal financial operations.

    • Hildegarde
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      71 month ago

      It takes months if not years for a case to be appealed to the supeme court. They don’t even accept most cases.

      Any court federal can issue an order on this if a case is brought. Courts cannot do anything unless asked. That’s kind of how the legal process works. Someone, or some AG will file a suit. Might take a few days or weeks.

      • @ILikeBoobies@lemmy.ca
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        41 month ago

        It takes months if not years for a case to be appealed to the supeme court. They don’t even accept most cases.

        I’m old enough to know how Bush beat Gore

        They will keep doing this through the appeals process

      • Schadrach
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        21 month ago

        Three suits have already been filed arguing DOGE violates the Federal Advisory Committee Act. But like you said, the courts take time and DOGE has only existed for like 10 days.