Breaking news: DOGE can access sensitive data at several agencies, appeals court rules

A lower court had blocked access earlier this year.

View in browser Aug. 12, 2025, 12:45 p.m. ET BREAKING NEWS Valerie Plesch for The New York Times Appeals Court Allows DOGE Access to Sensitive Data at Several Agencies The decision, which overruled a lower court's ruling, cited a Supreme Court order in June granting the Department of Government Efficiency's analysts sweeping access to other data stored at the Social Security Administration. Read more More Top Stories This Ohio farm community is a mecca for the "MAHA mom." → A restoration of a beloved figure of the Virgin Mary caused an uproar. → Here's how college financial troubles could reshape the student experience. → If you received this newsletter from someone else, subscribe here. Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Breaking News from The New York Times. To stop receiving Breaking News, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018