Nineteen Democratic attorneys general, including those from New York and California, have filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, accusing them of illegally granting Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (D.O.G.E) unrestricted access to sensitive personal data and financial systems managed by the US Treasury. The lawsuit claims that the decision was made without authorization or security measures. The states are seeking a permanent restraining order to block D.O.G.E's access and stricter vetting for anyone granted access. The White House has dismissed the lawsuit as a desperate attempt by Democrats to remain relevant. Legal experts believe Trump and Bessent may have overstepped their authority. Democrats in Congress have raised concerns about the potential national security threat posed by D.O.G.E's access to Treasury systems. Unions representing federal workers have also filed a lawsuit accusing Bessent of illegally sharing personal information. The drama is further heightened by the involvement of a 19-year-old member of D.O.G.E who was previously fired for allegedly leaking sensitive data.



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