Washington DC, Feb. 5 -- The US Department of the Treasury on Tuesday clarified that it is neither halting nor denying federal spending and remains committed to protecting the nation's payment infrastructure, according to a report by the New York Times.

This statement comes amid criticism following the approval of access to the payment system for Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

The Treasury Department in a letter to members of Congress regarding payment systems said, "The Treasury Department's Bureau of the Fiscal Service (Fiscal Service) operates vital payment systems for the federal government, and those systems should promote financial integrity and operational efficiency. The Fiscal Service disburses nearly 9...