In a significant ruling, a federal judge has approved access for DOGE employees to sensitive U.S. Treasury payment systems. This decision allows DOGE to obtain critical Treasury data, amidst ongoing legal and administrative challenges, including opposition from the Trump administration and lawsuits from unions and retirees concerned about the security of personal information. The ruling has raised concerns among experts about the risks to taxpayer data, highlighting the ongoing debate over transparency and data access within federal operations.