Representatives Judy Chu and Gwen Moore confronted House Speaker Mike Johnson over allegations that Elon Musk’s team had gained access to a Treasury payment system. According to reports, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent granted Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency “read-only” access to the system, a move that sparked significant backlash from Democratic lawmakers. While the White House confirmed that Musk is designated as a special government employee, it remained unclear what level of security clearance he holds.
In a separate development, Musk pledged to rescue two NASA astronauts stranded in space, blaming the Biden administration for delays in their return. Although SpaceX was scheduled to retrieve the astronauts, logistical challenges have reportedly pushed the mission to March or April.
Meanwhile, entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy—initially appointed alongside Musk to lead an initiative involving DOGE—has withdrawn from the role to pursue a run for governor in Ohio.
Despite the sensational nature of these reports, many observers have noted that this collection of events appears largely fictional, blending real figures with unverified claims and speculative narratives.
