A federal judge’s recent decision has created a significant hurdle for the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), as well as the Treasury Department. In an unexpected move, the judge temporarily blocked these federal bodies from accessing essential payment data. This decision restricts data access to only those civil servants who have passed stringent security checks and training.
Political appointees and employees from outside agencies are now barred from handling this sensitive information. The order even mandates the destruction of any Treasury data previously collected. This is a striking development, essentially sidelining the Treasury secretary, a political appointee, from overseeing his department’s financial data.
Judge Paul Engelmayer, who issued the ruling, was appointed during the Obama administration. Critics argue this is a direct affront to the executive branch’s authority. Senator Tom Cotton voiced his disapproval, highlighting that the Trump administration was not even allowed to contest the decision in court.
Cotton further criticized the judge’s lack of legal precedent for this order, describing it as “outrageous.” The inability of the Treasury to manage its own data is seen as a blow to effective governance. The ruling is perceived by many as an attempt to empower the so-called deep state at the expense of elected officials.
White House spokesperson Harrison Fields expressed frustration with the situation. Fields criticized the court’s decision as judicial overreach and an impediment to the Trump administration’s efforts. The administration’s goal of reducing government waste and fraud is now made more difficult by this legal roadblock.
Elon Musk, a prominent figure in business, also reacted strongly to the ruling. He suggested a radical solution to address the issue of activist judges. Musk proposed that the least competent judges, as determined by elected bodies, should be dismissed annually.
Conservative commentator Hugh Hewitt speculated on the motivations behind Judge Engelmayer’s ruling. Hewitt suggested that the judge might be angling for a future appointment under a Democratic administration. There’s also talk about adding more judges to manage the increasing legal workload related to budgetary issues.
On social media, Musk expressed his disbelief at the ruling. He questioned how fraud and waste could be addressed without access to spending data. Musk’s concern is that such restrictions only serve to protect those engaging in financial misconduct.
Musk also outlined several reforms he and the DOGE team have proposed to enhance financial accountability. These measures include categorization codes for payments and strict oversight to prevent funds from reaching fraudulent entities. He emphasized the importance of these reforms in safeguarding taxpayer money.
The current lack of oversight has led to significant financial losses. Musk revealed that billions are lost annually due to payments made to individuals without proper identification. The scale of this issue underscores the need for immediate and effective reform.
The Trump administration is now faced with a critical decision. They must consider challenging this order to maintain financial governance. Restoring executive authority over financial matters is essential for preventing misuse of taxpayer funds.
Engelmayer’s ruling is seen as part of a broader pattern of legal tactics aimed at undermining the administration. The temporary nature of the order offers some hope for reversal, but the challenge remains significant. Legal experts and policymakers are closely watching how this situation will unfold.
The administration’s resolve in pushing back against judicial overreach is being tested. Proactive measures are necessary to counteract these legal challenges. Ensuring proper management of taxpayer resources without political interference is a priority.
The situation underscores the tension between different branches of government. The balance of power and accountability is at stake. The outcome of this legal battle could have far-reaching implications for governance.
The ruling has sparked a debate about the role of the judiciary in financial oversight. Critics argue for a reevaluation of how such decisions are made. The effectiveness of the government’s financial management is now under scrutiny.
With the February 13 hearing approaching, the future of this ruling remains uncertain. The administration’s strategy in addressing this legal challenge will be closely monitored. The stakes are high, with billions of taxpayer dollars hanging in the balance.
“Musk proposed that the least competent judges, as determined by elected bodies, should be dismissed annually.” And, ALL the chorus shouted AMEN!
Any Judge playing at being President of The United States should be unceremoniously DISROBED and FIRED.
Agreed! Take it to the SCOTUS. Win and then impeach the rouge Judge.
It’s been found out that Hitlery Clinton received $83 million dollars from USAIDE and Bill Gates received $5 billion dollars from USAIDE.
All taxpayers money for those two worthless Evil POS scum.
Elon Musk has called for an impeachment of that Obama appointed dipshit Judge, who has called for the USAIDE employees to destroy all folders and paperwork.!!
That’s a very serious crime to tampering with evidence and will lead to imprisonment with all involved.! And that’s a Judge deciding to commit a crime.??
Impeach that low form of a Judge for
illegally calling for tampering with evidence and being an accessory to a crime and hang the Evil son of a bitch.!!
That Judge probably has received $millions from USAIDE and don’t want Elon Musk to find out.
Once a low life POS Communist Democrat, always a low life POS Communist Democrat!!
Michael, there are so many bad actors or crony characters in this Deep State Hell Pit who are “Seditious and Treasonous” so I’ll just say again what I said back in 2020 and countless times since; round all of them up and charge them with Treason then immediately transport them to GITMO to be tried by a “Military Tribunal and Summarily Executed” by use of the Gallows once pronounced guilty as charged! If this doesn’t happen there is no way this country will ever get back to its “true foundational precepts” and “Rule of Law Equally for All!”
All we have now is an ongoing “Oligarchy” for decades growing to a fever pitch with the “Radical Left/Deep State” pushing agendas upon the people to bring on a full “Dictatorship!”
I’m far from being a Mr. Know it All, but, if this doesn’t happen I don’t see any way that “Our Nation, Constitution and Patriotic Citizenry” can be upheld! This has gone on for too long, and it’s like 5 minutes till midnight with everyone scrambling around before the self-destruct detonator clicks and “all hell breaks loose!” When I think of just the amount of money squandered and robbed through USAID and then the staggering resources spent already on “Illegal Invaders” pouring into our Nation just over the last 4 years, some 15 million of them, along with the additional cost of maintaining them all right now; while attempts are being made to apprehend all of them! But then again, maintain them until they can be returned to points of origin, this is so insane to think that our US Economy nearing a 40 $Trillion National Deficit, isn’t going to implode very soon; leaving all of us in “a catastrophe like the likes of which the world has never witnessed!” All the while the criminals in high places that orchestrated all of this are going to be riding high with all of their $Billions while living in their mansions; all of it at Citizen expense!
Your so right Lawrence, now I find out that Hillary’s daughter Chelsea has received 8 $million, and the Obama foundation received 60 $million and Elizabeth Warren has received 20 $million and on and on it goes.!
What’s the bullshit reason for USAIDE sending $millions of taxpayers Money to America’s enemies the Anti-American Muslim terrorist in Iran, the Talliban and Hamas.?
The only reason for that is the Communist Democrats want America to be bombed, and with that money Muslims are buying military weapons from Communist China and Russia, but the USAIDE has it down for food for the Muslim terrorist.! Why.?
$millions to the Bolkin islands.?
Yes, it’s time they all pay the price and beheading’s is necessary immediately.!! Including all Communist Judges who are illegally rulling against President Trump for finding all the proof of who all are involved in stealing taxpayers money.!
Michael you are spot on as usual! Isn’t it so unbelievable that Clinton’s daughter is still bringing in US Taxpayer Aide to that evil greedy demonic family! And don’t get me going that Warren the lunatic almost screaming at the Congressional Trump Cabinet Appointees during the Congressional hearings like she is so high and mighty and they are so lowly and shouldn’t dare to counter her opinions of them!!! I watched a little of the hearings but get to pissed-off, and one day she had me so ticked-off I thought when is someone going to slap that commie witch in the mouth, which I would gladly do if they asked me to wake her up and get her to stop those wicked nauseating attacks, where she is so wild eyed, stupid and out of her mind!
“Obama foundation received 60 $million;” for what? He wasn’t even a legal president a total fraud as well as a homosexual, and we had to put up with his divisive evil ways for two terms, then via Biden again, but all along he was making backdoor deals and got so wealthy that it’s a sin; yet he still gets more???
I see how the Top Elitists are looking to take over humanity as in “totalitarian control” and flattening out the world economy is no problem for them, but, it will make all the rest of us very desperate and be over a barrel; right where they want all people to be, so then they can offer the only way out which is to “take the mark and serve the beast!”
And what you said here is a clear sign to me why and how they are playing us all against each other and even ourselves to force huge change!
“Communist Democrats want America to be bombed, and with that money Muslims are buying military weapons from Communist China and Russia, but the USAIDE has it down for food for the Muslim terrorist!”
I can only see chaos for the masses in all of this unless there will be some forestalling temporary plans, that make it a bit slower takeover, but, it sure seems like a big battle is coming no matter how we look at it.
God help us in Jesus’ name I pray.
I’m in total agreement with you, and I’m not afraid to shoot and kill my enemies and that goes for the Communist enemies from within.
Now their planning a total seizure of small farmers land in Missouri, they claim it’s for running lines across the farmers land but, what’s the real reason.?
To sell to Communist China.?
This whole thing what’s happening in America and the Communist total disregard of President Trump’s executive orders must be hung or beheaded for the world to see that America will nolonger allow Unconstitutional Communist to simply walk away unscathed.!
Michael, that adds up and what about all the farm land China was buying all over the country over the last 4 years, some reportedly near US Military installations!
But what jumped out again was this clowns name here, “Judge Paul Engelmayer, who issued the ruling, was appointed during the Obama administration;” who I say must be a Marxist Nazi son of a bitch that has no business being involved in any such decisions or for that matter as I see it not even in the Judiciary in any capacity!
Like I said it’s not looking good for a reprieve from the massive storm that’s on the horizon with all of these bad actors so networked with the worst organizations both here in the US and China!
There has to be some ‘faster’ way to ‘Punk Slap’ these out-of-control, ‘wannabe president,’ Judges back into line! Nobody elected them to be the ‘Controllers of The Commander-In-Chief!’ As is said, “There Should Be A Law” to enable these whacks to be FIRED.
Firewagon, agreed, but, this is not much different as I see it than how they ran a loose Unconstitutional ship while that sick evil bastard Xiden was the pres. with his Marxist/Nazi SOB Garland running the DOJ. Plain pissed off language; “same shit different day!”
I want to see individuals like these in the slammer on charges of sedition, treason, conspiracy and a whole slew of other felonies; then I’ll see that, as real progress in patching up this sinking ship USS America!
Leftist Judges are Marxists! Get rid of them!
This is great news, Fauci can’t hide from this. Up yours Communist China Operative Joe Biden.! off with his head.!
Seventeen state attorneys general are moving forward with an investigation into Dr. Anthony Fauci’s handling of the COVID-19 crisis, despite a federal pardon from former President Joe Biden. The coalition, led by Attorney General Alan Wilson, is focusing on potential violations of state laws.
A letter sent to congressional leadership requested access to federal investigative findings that could support state-level legal proceedings. The attorneys general emphasized that Biden’s pardon does not protect Fauci from state investigations.
The investigation is linked to a report from the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic, which was released in December 2024. The report detailed Fauci’s role in downplaying the lab leak theory and alleged that he misled Congress about U.S. funding of gain-of-function research in China.
Fauci previously denied that U.S. taxpayer dollars were used for such research at the Wuhan Institute of Virology. However, the congressional report indicated that grants from the National Institutes of Health were funneled to the Wuhan lab through EcoHealth Alliance.
Before leaving office, Biden issued a broad pardon covering any offenses Fauci may have committed while serving as a government health official. “The United States is safer and healthier because of him,” Biden said in defense of his decision.
Despite this, the attorneys general argue that state governments have their own authority to investigate and prosecute violations of state laws. The coalition is asking Congress to provide any relevant materials that could assist in their probe.
The state-led effort suggests that Biden’s pardon’s don’t exist for States investigations.