Judge blocks DOGE data access under Education and Treasury case
U S District Judge Deborah Boardman issued a preliminary injunction blocking DOGE access to federal personnel and education data amid a Maryland suit led by the American Federation of Teachers. The order bars broad access to millions of records arguing privacy laws were violated and that access was beyond necessary duties. The ruling shields personal info including Social Security numbers, birth dates, addresses, and citizenship status while the case proceeds. A separate Maryland ruling also barred DOGE from Social Security databases.
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Mass firings spark fear of espionage risk across federal agencies
Washington reports that President Trump and Elon Musk's reforms are forcing out thousands of federal workers, creating targets for adversaries like Russia and China. Experts warn rogue insiders could access sensitive data in agencies such as the USTR, Pentagon, and DOE, heightening national security concerns.
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Veterans bear brunt as Trump cuts deepen in federal firing spree
Washington lawmakers scramble as President Trump presses broad budget cuts hitting the Department of Veterans Affairs and a purge of diversity records at the Pentagon. Veterans, who comprise about 30 percent of federal civilian workers, face layoffs, with shadow Senate hearings planned to examine the impact.
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