Musk said DOGE was shutting down payments to Lutheran Family Services, a faith-based charity that has been providing social services to refugees.

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.

  • untorquer@lemmy.world
    54·
    8 hours ago

    Lawsuit submitted

    Lower court determines whether to stay the action while case is handled

    Changes are unrecoverable since department can’t pay staff managing the payments

    Law enforcement given warrant to force stay

    Law enforcement chooses not to enforce because they have no motivation

    Payments never restored

    Case goes to supreme court

    Law interpreted in favor of the administration because clearly no means yes, it’s obvious

    Congress doesn’t respond due to right wing majority

    Checks and balances are dead.