DOGE decision treasury ruling clears key access

A federal judge has ruled in favor of President Trump’s DOGE team, granting limited access to sensitive Treasury Department systems after weeks of legal pushback from Democrat-led states.

Key Facts:

U.S. District Judge Jeannette Vargas ruled on Friday to allow DOGE team member Ryan Wunderly access to Treasury systems.
Wunderly must complete Treasury training and submit a financial disclosure before accessing the data.
The ruling came after a nearly two-month block prompted by a lawsuit from 19 Democrat attorneys general led by New York’s Letitia James.
DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) is part of Trump’s initiative to eliminate federal waste and fraud.
A recent DOGE audit found $382 million in suspicious unemployment claims, mostly in California, New York, and Massachusetts.

The Rest of the Story: DOGE Decision Treasury Access Unblocked

The court battle centered around DOGE’s authority to access payment and data systems managed by the Treasury Department.

The Department of Government Efficiency, formed to help the Trump administration root out waste and redirect funds to its agenda, had been blocked from access following a lawsuit filed in February.

Judge Vargas reversed her prior position, now allowing DOGE team member Ryan Wunderly access—pending completion of formal training and a financial disclosure.

The judge’s written order emphasized that Wunderly’s access must match standards for other Treasury employees.

The legal dispute originated when Democratic attorneys general argued DOGE’s involvement endangered sensitive data and vital federal programs.

Meanwhile, DOGE reported finding hundreds of millions in questionable unemployment benefits, with the majority stemming from three Democrat-controlled states.

Democratic AGs from 19 States can shove their lawsuit up their own bottoms.

US Treasury Secretary himself vetted Elon's DOGE team and gave them green light.

This video shows what EXACTLY @DOGE is doing with US Treasury. pic.twitter.com/6eeFnvGHar

— Crazy Moments (@Crazymoments01) February 9, 2025

Commentary: The President Must Control His Executive Branch

This ruling wasn’t just fair—it was essential.

The executive branch cannot function effectively if the president, or those he assigns, are denied access to the very systems they are responsible for auditing.

By obstructing DOGE’s access, the opposition essentially tried to block oversight of misused federal funds.

The judge’s decision affirms a basic constitutional truth: the president is the head of the executive branch.

He must be able to manage and direct agencies under his authority.

If DOGE, operating on the president’s orders, cannot see where the money is going, how can any administration be expected to fix problems like fraud or mismanagement?

Critics painted DOGE’s efforts as dangerous, suggesting that politically appointed individuals have no business examining sensitive data.

But this isn’t about unauthorized spying—it’s about oversight.

And it’s especially telling that $305 million of the $382 million in suspect unemployment claims came from just three blue states.

The fight from Letitia James and others had little to do with safeguarding information and everything to do with blocking Trump’s accountability push.

They fear what DOGE might uncover—and they should.

Americans deserve to know where their money goes.

Government programs must serve the people, not protect entrenched political interests.

This ruling is a necessary correction and a reminder that transparency and executive authority must go hand in hand.