Social Security, DOGE

Unions ask court to stop DOGE from accessing Social Security data of millions of Americans
A group of labor unions are 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 millions of Americans.
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 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 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 unfamiliar with the nuances of the agency’s programs.
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.
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.
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.
Social Security’s acting chief privately admits DOGE ‘will make mistakes’ while cuts delay processing of claims, report says
The Administration’s acting commissioner recently acknowledged that "DOGE people are learning and they will make mistakes, but we have to let them see what is going on at SSA," according to the Washington Post.
DOGE accused of accessing Social Security data
A group of labor unions are asking a federal court to stop DOGE from accessing the Social Security data of millions of Americans.
DOGE probes US social security payments in Trump’s anti-fraud push
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is delving deeper into the United States Social Security benefits, reportedly scrutinizing $1.6 trillion worth of payments. The department is looking through records that include the names of beneficiaries,
Former Social Security official describes hostile takeover by Musk team
DOGE officials also put millions of taxpayers’ private data at risk and refused to say why they needed access to it, the ...
Federal workers slam DOGE’s closures of Social Security offices and other cuts in NC
Four of the 37 Social Security field offices in North Carolina are among leases being terminated by the Elon Musk-led ...
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 ...
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 ...
DOGE says government paying for 11,020 Adobe Acrobat licenses with zero users, plus more 'idle' accounts
DOGE social media account announces that thousands of paid software licenses were going unused, according to a Department of Housing and Urban Development audit.