Judge lets four more DOGE employees access US Treasury payment systems

arstechnica.comPublished: 5/28/2025

Summary

A federal judge has ruled that four Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) employees can now access Treasury payment systems after meeting security requirements, sparking debate over whether such access is justified or necessary. However, new hires won't be subject to these vetting processes unless absolutely required. The Trump administration retains the ability to expand its DOGE team without prior court approval if deemed unnecessary. Does this decision strike a balance between efficiency and security?