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Judge Blocks DOGE Access to Social Security Records for Now

A federal judge blocked Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency from accessing Social Security records, citing potential law violations related to sensitive information.
Acting Social Security Commissioner Leland Dudek confirmed that the restraining order restricts all Social Security employees from accessing the data.
Judge Ellen Hollander described DOGE's approach as a 'fishing expedition' lacking justification for broad data access.
American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees President Lee Saunders celebrated the ruling as a victory for retirees and working people.

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Hindustan Times

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Department of Defense or War? US official's X poll throws up unexpected frontrunner

Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who also heads the US government's Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, also expressed his views.

13 days ago·New Delhi, India

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Independent Sentinel

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The Institute of Peace Will Turn Out Worse Than We Thought

As reported, Judge Beryl Howell, a far-left judge, allowed the DOGE team to take over the rogue Institute of Peace agency after they had to use law enforcement to gain entrance. DOGE couldn’t get in, so they brought the FBI. The Director of the Institute wouldn’t let the FBI in and called the police. The […] The post The Institute of Peace Will Turn Out Worse Than We Thought appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

13 days ago

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OANow.com

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Judge doesn't block US Institute of Peace takeover

A federal judge allowed Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency to remain in control of the U.S. Institute of Peace, an independent nonprofit created by Congress, but expressed concern about DOGE staff conduct.

14 days ago

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overpassesforamerica.com

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Social Security Leader Warns of Halt to Agency’s Work, Before Backtracking - Overpasses For America

The acting commissioner of the Social Security Administration made a startling warning Friday that he might have to shut down the system that undergirds the agency, and then backtracked after a judge said he had misinterpreted a court order. Leland Dudek, the acting commissioner, issued the warning in a series of interviews with news outlets, including Bloomberg News and The New York Times, in response to the judge’s order Thursday that barred E…

14 days ago

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The Gilmer Mirror

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Statement from Acting Commissioner Dudek about Temporary Restraining Order

“Today, the Court issued clarifying guidance about the Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) related to DOGE employees and DOGE activities at the Social Security Administration (SSA). Therefore, I am not shutting down the agency. President Trump supports keeping Social Security offices open and getting the right check to the right person at the right time. SSA employees and their work will continue under the TRO.” For more information, please visit …

14 days ago

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Democracy Now!

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U.S. Judge Blocks DOGE from Accessing Personal Info at Social Security Administration

A federal judge temporarily blocked Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency, DOGE, from accessing Social Security Administration databases containing personal information. Judge Ellen Hollander also ordered DOGE to delete identifiable personal data it may have already obtained and to remove software installed on Social Security systems. In her opinion, the judge wrote, “The DOGE Team is essentially engaged in a fishing expedition a…

14 days ago·New York, United States

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