Musk's government efficiency department has gained access to the US Treasury payment system

Odaily Planet Daily News: The Wall Street Journal quoted sources as saying that the U.S. Treasury Department has agreed to allow Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to access a payment system that distributes trillions of dollars in benefits, grants and tax refunds to Americans each year, which is usually managed by career civil servants. Treasury Secretary Bessant approved the move. The Treasury's payment system is one of the main financial arteries of the U.S. government, and any interruption in its operation could lead to far-reaching economic chaos. Former Treasury officials said it is unusual for political appointees to participate in the management of the payment network because the network includes a strict protocol to ensure the security and privacy of payment operations. It is not yet clear how DOGE representatives intend to use their access to the payment system. Sources said DOGE representatives will not have direct authority to stop individual payments or make other changes, and their access rights are "read-only." Bessant approved the arrangement on the condition that the activities of DOGE representatives must be recorded and supervised. The person said DOGE representatives intend to review the overall efficiency of the payment system. (Jinshi)