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A 25-year-old engineer named Marko Elez, previously employed at two of Elon Musk's companies, has reportedly gained administrative access to sensitive Treasury Department systems that manage crucial U.S. government payments, according to three sources cited by WIRED. Elez possesses the capability to both read and write code within the Payment Automation Manager and Secure Payment System at the Bureau of the Fiscal Service, which oversee over $5.45 trillion in annual disbursements, including Social Security and tax returns. Concerns have been raised about the implications of his access, as it could theoretically allow for unauthorized alterations to federal payment processes. "You could do anything with these privileges," said one source familiar with the system. Though Musk's Department of Government Efficiency was believed to have only read-only access to these systems, claims suggest Elez is equipped with privileges typically reserved for administrators. The potential for misuse has alarmed Senate Democrats, with Senator Chuck Schumer expressing fears that funds for essential programs could be jeopardized.

A class-action lawsuit filed this week accuses Dr. Scott Lee, the sole gynecologist at the California Institution for Women, of subjecting six women to years of sexual abuse disguised as medical care. The lawsuit details “horrific, sadistic” mistreatment during gynecological examinations from 2016 to 2023, including inappropriate comments and forced invasive procedures, according to the federal complaint. The plaintiffs, represented by attorney Yashna Eswaran, claim that patients who sought care from Lee had no alternative and were coerced into enduring mistreatment. The complaint outlines allegations of physical abuse during examinations, harassment, and retaliation against those who spoke out. It suggests that prison officials were aware of Lee's misconduct yet took no action to stop him. The case emerges amid broader concerns over abuse in California prisons, following a conviction of a former prison guard for sexual abuse and ongoing scrutiny of detention conditions. Advocacy groups emphasize that the organizing efforts of incarcerated women have shed light on this systemic issue. “People heard about what he’d done and were terrified,” said advocate Colby Lenz.

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order prohibiting transgender women from competing in female categories in sports, effective immediately. The order directs the Department of Education to investigate potential violations in high schools and other educational institutions concerning Title IX, which prohibits sex discrimination in federally funded programs. According to White House officials, Trump asserts that the move restores fairness to women’s sports. However, LGBT advocacy and human rights groups have criticized the order as discriminatory, arguing it could expose young athletes to harassment. Kelley Robinson, president of the Human Rights Campaign, emphasized that sports should foster belonging, not create partisan policies that complicate lives. The executive order also targets international competitions, with Trump stating that the US would work to prevent transgender athletes from participating in events like the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. He indicated that visa applications from transgender athletes would be denied if they seek to enter the US for competition. The debate around transgender participation in sports continues to polarize opinions across the nation.