In a controversial move, a 25-year-old DOGE staffer, previously resigned due to racist posts, has returned to the government with new access to critical systems, including the federal payroll system. This access has raised security concerns among career staff, who have objected to these developments. Despite warnings, DOGE has successfully gained access to the payroll system for 276,000 federal employees, an action led by Marko Elez, a DOGE representative. The implications of these decisions continue to unfold as scrutiny over the security of government systems intensifies.