FEDS: DOGE DELETED RECORDS OF SYSTEM ACCESS

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THU, JUL 9, 2026

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Federal investigators report that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) deleted records that would have shown whether the agency accessed sensitive government systems. A government report claims DOGE did not access those systems.

The contradiction raises questions about the agency's record-keeping practices. Investigators found that DOGE removed documentation that could verify system access claims, making independent verification impossible. The report states DOGE had no contact with sensitive infrastructure, but the simultaneous deletion of related records complicates efforts to confirm this assertion. Federal officials did not explain the rationale for removing the records. The incident highlights concerns about transparency and oversight of DOGE operations. The agency, created to streamline federal spending and reduce bureaucracy, now faces scrutiny over its internal documentation practices. No timeline was provided for when the records were deleted or what specific information they contained. The matter remains under federal review.

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