Judge restricts DOGE access to federal databases, finding 'breach of law and trust'
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The Spin
Democratic narrative
DOGE's access to federal databases poses a serious threat to U.S. national security. As Daniel Berulis' testimony has shown, not only are DOGE employees viewing classified material, but they are also actively tampering with and exfiltrating it. DOGE must have its access removed to protect U.S. interests before data of critical importance falls into the wrong hands.
Republican narrative
Access to federal databases is crucial to fulfill DOGE's mission of reducing government waste and bureaucracy. Without it, the agency will be unable to identify flaws and take the necessary steps to fix them, undermining the project. DOGE protects the security of this data by restricting access to only those DOGE employees who have the correct security clearance.