1. United States
2. N.C.
3. Letter

The concerning reports about DOGE technologist Marko Elez accessing sensitive federal payment systems like PAM and SPS, which handle trillions of dollars in government spending, raise major security and privacy risks. Despite repeated denials from Treasury and White House officials, evidence shows Elez had the ability to not just read but rewrite code controlling these critical systems. This level of access by an unvetted private individual with troubling associations could enable unauthorized changes, disruptions to authorized payments, and potential misuse of Americans' personal data. Swift action must be taken to immediately revoke all access privileges for Elez and any other unqualified DOGE operatives, conduct a comprehensive security review, and implement robust safeguards to prevent further breaches and uphold the integrity of systems managing the nation's finances and citizen information. The risks of inaction are too severe to ignore.