Judge Blocks Elon Musk's DOGE from Accessing Social Security Records; Trump Administration Overrides Court Orders on Deportations

A U.S. District Judge has blocked Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing Social Security records, citing potential privacy violations. Judge Ellen Lipton Hollander described DOGE's attempt as a "fishing expedition," stating the Social Security Administration may have unlawfully provided access to private data of millions of Americans. In a separate event, the Trump administration reportedly deported hundreds of Venezuelans, defying a federal judge's order. The individuals were allegedly deported to El Salvador and incarcerated. Despite a judge's prohibition, the administration proceeded, claiming the planes were already en route when the judicial ruling was issued.