Social Security, DOGE

DOGE plans to close nearly 50 Social Security offices; see the list
The closures total to over $15 million in estimated federal saving, according to the temporary government organization.
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.
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.
Lawsuit outlines how DOGE pushed for access to Social Security systems and data
Democracy Forward and unions are asking courts to block DOGE’s access to the troves of personal data held at the agency.
Musk Hints Entitlements Like Social Security Are DOGE’s Next Target
The DOGE edgelord has views on popular entitlement programs that no politician could embrace without fear of extinction.
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.
DOGE to shutter nearly 50 Social Security offices, 3 in New York
Staten Island has two Social Security field offices: one at 1441 South Ave., and a second at 1510 Hylan Blvd. Social Security Administration field offices help constituents with accessing retirement benefits, disability benefits, survivors benefits, Medicare coverage and Supplemental Security Income.
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.
A Social Security insider describes DOGE’s rampage at the agency and the threat to your benefits
How a DOGE team ran roughshod through the Social Security Administration, gaining access to personal data and putting benefit ...
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.
Curious how much you've contributed to Social Security over the years? Here's where to look.
Donald Trump and DOGE have asked Social Security Administration leaders to trim around 7,000 workers, or 12% of its workforce.
Musk muddies Trump’s messaging on Social Security and Medicare
President Donald Trump’s promises to safeguard Social Security and Medicare are being complicated by his close adviser Elon ...
White House says Musk cuts to Social Security and Medicare won’t affect benefits
Officials on Tuesday reiterated allegations of "waste and fraud" in entitlement programs as the administration said that no ...
Elon Musk and Social Security: Billionaire continues to focus on SSA in cost-cutting talks
Among the alleged fraud Musk is trying to sniff out, he repeatedly raised his concerns over the Social Security ...
‘A disruptive effect’: How slashing staff at the Social Security Administration is sparking fears the system could collapse
Millions of Americans could soon feel the impact of the deep staffing cuts being planned at the Social Security ...
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 ...