Who at DOGE has access to U.S. intelligence secrets? Democrats are demanding answers

Democratic lawmakers are demanding answers from Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency regarding access to sensitive information. The department has been given access to billions of data points about citizens and businesses, which could potentially reveal secrets about national security and intelligence operations. Lawmakers are concerned that the department's cybersecurity measures are inadequate and that sensitive information may have been exposed. In a letter to Musk and the White House, Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Rep. Gerry Connolly expressed their concerns and demanded to know the details about security precautions. The lawmakers believe that the department's actions pose a "grave" threat to national security and the nation's economy. Musk and the White House have defended the department's work, saying it has led to billions of dollars in savings. However, cybersecurity experts are worried that the department's handling of sensitive information could lead to significant security vulnerabilities. The department's access to federal databases has been restricted by a federal judge, and some of its actions have been challenged in court. The lawmakers are also concerned that the department is cutting spending without understanding its purpose, which could have serious consequences. The situation has raised concerns among national security and cyber experts, who warn that the mishandling of sensitive information could have devastating consequences, including the exposure of secrets about America's defense and intelligence agencies to foreign adversaries.