Breaking news: Elon Musk team now has access to federal payment system

A Treasury official had resisted allowing Musk's lieutenants into the system, which pays out money for the U.S. government.

View in browser Feb. 1, 2025, 5:07 p.m. ET BREAKING NEWS Kenny Holston/The New York Times Elon Musk's Team Granted Access to Treasury Dept. Payment System The Treasury secretary gave representatives of the Department of Government Efficiency full access to the federal payment system, handing the team Elon Musk leads a powerful tool to monitor and potentially limit government spending. Read more Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Breaking News from The New York Times. To stop receiving Breaking News, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018