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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 official says.
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.
Elon Musk's Social Security Comments Called Out by Former Administrator
The billionaire said Social Security, which pays out benefits to tens of millions of Americans every month, is "the biggest Ponzi scheme of all time."
Elon Musk's 'hostile takeover' of Social Security Administration detailed by insider
A former insider at the Social Security Administration has gone on the record to describe a "hostile takeover" by Elon Musk and his minions at the Department of Government Efficiency. As reported by the Washington Post,
Elon Musk's hunt for ‘vampires' collecting Social Security is misguided, experts say — how to save your own retirement
Social Security is designed to support Americans in their golden years, but according to Tesla CEO Elon Musk, the program’s database includes more than just the living. Musk, who leads the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) — an initiative aimed at cutting wasteful spending and unnecessary regulations — recently shared astonishing statistics about the age distribution in the Social Security system.
Social Security: Bernie Sanders Issues Dire Warning About Elon Musk's Plan
The senator wrote on social media on Sunday that tens of thousands of people could die if the Social Security Administration staffing is cut in half.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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, ...
Acting Social Security chief said he "bullied agency executives" to help DOGE, Sen. Warren claims
Acting Social Security commissioner Lee Dudek is facing questions from Sen. Elizabeth Warren over his reported actions.
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 ...
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 ...