Judge Denies Musk's Team Access to Treasury Amid Legal Dispute

Judge Blocks Musk’s Team from U.S. Treasury Access, Allows Health & Labor Records Review

A federal judge has blocked Elon Musk’s team from accessing U.S. Treasury payment systems while permitting them to review records from health, labor, and consumer financial protection agencies. On Friday, U.S. District Judge Jeannette Vargas in Manhattan extended the temporary ban on Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from entering Treasury systems that handle trillions of dollars in payments. This restriction was initially imposed last Saturday amid 

concerns over potential disruptions to health clinics, preschools, and other federal programs. Musk's cost-cutting team has been conducting extensive reviews across federal agencies following Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration last month. Appointed by Trump, Musk was tasked with identifying and eliminating government waste, leading to widespread reforms and thousands of job cuts on Friday.

The case, brought by state attorneys general, argues that Musk’s team lacks legal authority to access sensitive payment systems containing millions of Americans’ personal information. This lawsuit is part of a broader legal battle, with over 70 lawsuits filed against various Trump administration policies, including efforts to limit federal funding for transgender healthcare and end birthright citizenship. While the Treasury access remains blocked, another federal judge ruled that Musk’s DOGE team could proceed with examining records at health and labor agencies, fueling further legal and political debate over the administration’s restructuring efforts.

Ashley St. Clair Claims She Secretly Gave Birth to Elon Musk’s 13th Child

MAGA author and conservative columnist Ashley St. Clair has revealed that she secretly gave birth to Elon Musk’s 13th child five months ago. The shocking revelation was made through a statement on X (formerly Twitter), where St. Clair confirmed Musk as the father of her child. “Five months ago, I welcomed a new baby into the world. Elon Musk is the father,” she wrote. St. Clair stated that she had deliberately kept the birth private to protect their child’s privacy and safety. However, she decided to speak out after learning that tabloid media was planning to reveal the information. “I have not previously disclosed this to protect our child’s privacy and safety, but in recent days, it has become clear that tabloid media intends to do so, regardless of the harm it will cause,” she explained. She further expressed her desire to provide her child with a normal and secure upbringing, urging the media to respect their privacy and refrain from intrusive reporting.

“I intend to allow our child to grow in a normal and safe environment. For that reason, I ask that the media honor our child’s privacy and refrain from invasive reporting,” St. Clair pleaded. The revelation has triggered a wave of media attention and speculation, particularly regarding Musk’s growing family. Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur and father of 13 children, has yet to publicly comment on St. Clair’s claims. Musk, the CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, and X, has long been vocal about his belief in increasing birth rates and has fathered children with multiple partners, including musician Grimes and Neuralink executive Shivon Zilis. His expanding family and relationships frequently draw public interest, and this latest revelation adds to the ongoing discourse surrounding his personal life. It remains to be seen whether Musk or his representatives will confirm or deny St. Clair’s claim, but the news has already ignited discussions across social media and news outlets.

Federal Judge Allows Musk’s Team to Access Labor, Health, and Consumer Protection Records Amid Legal Challenges

A federal judge in Washington has denied a request by unions and nonprofit organizations to temporarily block Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing records at the Department of Labor, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. U.S. District Judge John Bates ruled that it was likely the government was correct in classifying DOGE as an agency, allowing it to assign staff to other federal departments. However, Bates acknowledged that the classification was a “close question”, pointing out the government’s inconsistency in wanting DOGE to be considered an agency in some contexts while avoiding public records requests under another federal law. “DOGE is a ‘Goldilocks entity’: not an agency when it is burdensome but an agency when it is convenient,” Bates wrote in his opinion. He has asked both parties to propose a schedule for further hearings to determine whether a longer-term preliminary injunction should be issued against DOGE’s access. Following the ruling, Musk reposted a message on X (formerly Twitter) celebrating the decision, which originally stated, “This is a HUGE win!”

Other Court Hearings on DOGE’s Government Access

In two separate court hearings on Friday, federal judges declined to make immediate rulings on requests to either block or extend orders preventing DOGE from accessing government systems. U.S. District Judge Randolph Moss heard a request from the University of California Student Association to extend a temporary block on DOGE from accessing Department of Education systems. The group argues that DOGE’s involvement would violate privacy laws and administrative procedure regulations. Moss, appointed by former President Barack Obama, stated that he would issue a decision by Monday. The Trump administration, which appointed Musk to lead DOGE as part of its aggressive government restructuring, insists that allowing DOGE access is critical for eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse in federal student loan programs. “What does that mean, fraud, waste, and abuse?” Judge Moss asked a Justice Department attorney during the hearing. “I expect if you ask Elon Musk, he would say the entire Department of Education is waste.”

Meanwhile, in another case, a coalition of Democratic attorneys general filed a lawsuit against Musk, Trump, and DOGE, arguing that Musk’s appointment was unconstitutional. The lawsuit seeks to bar Musk from accessing government data, cancelling contracts, or making personnel decisions. At a hearing in that case, U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan expressed skepticism toward the states’ arguments but did not indicate when she would issue a ruling. The legal battle over Musk’s role in government restructuring and DOGE’s authority is intensifying as multiple lawsuits challenge its legitimacy and access to sensitive federal records.

 

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