Democratic senators ask for details on DOGE access to disaster victims’ data
Three Democratic senators led a letter to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) personnel Tuesday asking for details on Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) access to disaster victims’ data.
DOGE wants access to IRS data even commissioner doesn’t have
Congressional economics correspondent Jacob Bogage joins the Sidebar panel to discuss Elon Musk and DOGE's efforts to gain access to the IRS taxpayer data.
Elon Musk's DOGE seeks access to sensitive and restricted IRS data
'Five alarm fire': Possible DOGE access to private taxpayer data sparks outcry
The Elon Musk-run effort wants to study a system that includes tax returns, Social Security numbers and other information.
Taxpayer advocate on DOGE access to IRS data
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'Nothing to do with fraud and abuse': DOGE attempts to access IRS data
The government efficiency outfit's push to access personal taxpayer data has experts and Democrats concerned. Meanwhile in court, the administration downplays Elon Musk's role in government. David Cay Johnston and Zoë Schiffer join.
DOGE Seeks Access to IRS System That Houses Sensitive Taxpayer Data
Allowing the move could give Elon Musk’s team access to the IRS’s Integrated Data Retrieval System, people familiar with the matter said.
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Identity fraud for FEMA disaster relief raises questions on timeline for digital ID
Stolen identities, acquired in data breaches and hacking attacks, can be modified to create fake accounts or claim benefits ...
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Deadline for FEMA help approaching
Gaume-Wakefield reminded the public that the deadline for applying to FEMA for disaster assistance is approaching fast. "So again, the deadline to register is Friday, Feb. 7, 2025," she said ...
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Mercer County applicants for disaster assistance should expect a follow-up call from FEMA
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is providing enhanced customer service to help all Mercer County survivors with disaster assistance after damages from the Sept. 25-28, 2024, ...
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"FEMA is not good": Trump looking into ending federal disaster aid agency
States are not required to accept FEMA help, but the agency received more than 180 disaster and assistance declarations ... we want them to have voter ID so the people have a voice, because ...
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Trump proposes 'getting rid of FEMA' while touring disaster areas
Instead of having federal financial assistance flow through FEMA ... return for disaster assistance, including changes to water policies and requirements that voters need to show ...