Federal unions sue over Musk’s Doge gaining access to sensitive records

Groups sue Trump administration over the department of government efficiency' being granted unheard-of access

Three federal employee unions are suing the Trump administration, alleging that Elon Musk's department of government efficiency" (Doge) has been granted unprecedented and potentially illegal access to sensitive government records.

The lawsuit, filed on Monday in federal court, claims that the treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, violated federal privacy laws by giving Musk's team full access to the Bureau of the Fiscal Service's confidential payment systems.