Social Security, DOGE

DOGE accused of accessing Social Security data of millions of Americans
Labor unions are trying to stop Elon Musk’s DOGE from accessing Social Security data for millions of Americans. "They cannot explain why they want this data," lawyers said.
What to know about Social Security office closures driven by Musk’s DOGE
Across-the-board cuts at the Social Security Administration are prompting questions about how the benefits of millions of recipients may be affected.
DOGE is searching through Social Security payments looking for fraud
DOGE is sifting through Social Security payments in an anti-fraud effort that has some worried the administration could deny payments to vulnerable older Americans.
Unions File Emergency Motion To Stop DOGE From Accessing Social Security Data Of Millions
A disregard for our careful privacy systems and processes now threatens the security the data SSA houses about millions of Americans," according to an affidavit in the filing.
DOGE Is Supposed to Clean Up Social Security. Will It Also Cut Benefits?
Just as people tend to do their fair share of needless spending, so does the federal government. But that wastes taxpayers’ dollars and puts pressure on key programs that are essential to many people.
Entitlements: DOGE goes after Social Security
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Why Social Security’s Future Could Be in DOGE’s Hands
Trump promised that Elon Musk's DOGE wouldn't touch Social Security. But DOGE is already making cuts to the agency.
Unions seek to stop DOGE from accessing Social Security data
A group of labor unions is asking a federal court for an emergency order to stop Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency from accessing the sensitive Social Security data of milli
Judge Won’t Block DOGE Access to Sensitive Treasury Data
U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly in Washington, D.C., rejected a request by a retirees’ group and two labor unions to block DOGE from accessing the payment system, whi
Social Security’s acting chief privately admits DOGE ‘will make mistakes’ while cuts delay processing of claims, report says
SSA employees told the Post that DOGE-led cuts to staff, spending and operating systems are already sowing chaos and delaying ...
Ex-head of Social Security claimed DOGE actions could cause payment interruptions. Here's context
Only time will tell if the prediction by Martin O’Malley, the former Social Security commissioner, is accurate.
DOGE is driving Social Security cuts and will make mistakes, acting head says privately
The Social Security Administration’s acting commissioner said members of Elon Musk’s cost-cutting team are outsiders who are ...
Elon Musk’s DOGE plans to shutter 50 Social Security Administration field offices: Here’s the full list
Will you be impacted by the SSA office closures? Here’s the full list published by Elon Musk’s Department of Government ...
This Week in Medicare & Social Security - March 3-7, 2025
As the Medicare Advantage Enrollment Period draws to a close on March 31, 2025, beneficiaries have a crucial opportunity to reassess their health care coverage. Jae Oh, author of "Maximize Your ...
Maine babies will get Social Security numbers in hospital after Trump admin directive condemned
The acting head of the Social Security Administration says he rescinded and apologized for an order that would have required ...
What’s happening with Social Security? DOGE firings and Trump attacks raise concerns about checks
President Trump and Elon Musk have repeated false claims that payments are being made to dead people, which Senator Bernie ...
Rep. Juan Vargas, Community Rally to Protect Social Security, Counter Trump, Musk
Rep. Vargas said Friday of Trump and Musk, "Of course, they're going to make cuts to Social Security ... and I hope no one ...