Summary

Elon Musk announced that he is shutting down payments to federal contractors, suggesting his team has access to the Treasury Department’s payment systems.

Musk said that DOGE halted payments to Lutheran Family Services, a faith-based charity providing social services to refugees, by the US Department of Health and Human Services.

Treasury officials have not confirmed the extent of his influence, but reports indicate DOGE has full access. Musk also called USAID “a criminal organization” that should “die.”

Senator Ron Wyden warned that DOGE could disrupt payments for Social Security, Medicare, and government contracts.

  • Jack-A-Noodle@sh.itjust.works
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    9 hours ago

    I’d like to take the opportunity to remind everyone what it took to defeat the Nazis last time. It’s gonna take a lot more this time, and you’re gonna have to get really comfortable with things. I can’t mention her or be banned.

    War is only the beginning. Remember how the allies beat the Nazis: by wiping them off the fucking planet.

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      8 hours ago

      First step is destroying their tech infrastructure and capabilities.

      The power they have with the data they have with the force available - it absolutely must be destroyed.

      Without that at their advantage,we’re almost on a level playing field.