Musk’s DOGE descends on Social Security Administration
Trump, DOGE to cut Social Security staff in half; O’Malley says it could cause significant interruption of benefits
DOGE Reveals Social Security Administration Cuts
Acting head of Social Security Administration resigns after dispute with Elon Musk’s DOGE: report
The Social Security Administration’s acting commissioner reportedly resigned over the weekend after a dispute with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) over the Elon Musk-headed group’s efforts to access sensitive government records.
Acting Social Security chief opens up on DOGE, claims of dead people receiving benefits
The acting head of the Social Security administration discussed DOGE's access at the agency as well as reports spurred by Elon Musk's comments about centenarians getting benefits.
Social Security head steps down over DOGE access of recipient information, sources say
The Social Security Administration’s acting commissioner has stepped down from her role at the agency over Department of Government Efficiency requests to access Social Security recipient information,
Worker removed for aiding DOGE Is made Social Security boss within days
Amazingly, Leland was fired by Social Security Administration upper management for helping @DOGE find taxpayer savings. Can you believe that??” Musk posted Wednesday night on X, his social media platform.
Musk says DOGE found Social Security fraud. O’Malley disputes claims.
Elon Musk suggests millions of Americans 100 or older are receiving Social Security benefits. A former Social Security Administration leader insists otherwise.
Addresses, earnings, medical records of Americans could be in DOGE's hands soon
The Department of Government Efficiency just ousted the head of the Social Security Administration and is now trying to access the agency's records.
Social Security Contractors Cut Off as DOGE Targets Agency
The Social Security Administration has cut half of its outsourced information technology spending, slashing expenditures for private-sector contractors as part of an effort to keep full-time staff employed,
Trump and DOGE could lay off 50% of Social Security’s workforce, what that would mean for seniors
A plan like this will result in field office closures that will hit seniors in rural communities the hardest," one lawmaker said.
No, DOGE didn't discover Louisiana man using 34 different names to collect Social Security benefits
Social media users shared the claim in the form of a meme featuring a photo of Trump adviser Elon Musk holding a chainsaw.
Social Security Administration in Lawton among DOGE cuts
According to the DOGE website, the Social Security Administration Office in Lawton will now be closing as part of cutbacks. DOGE estimates it will save over $200,000 in real estate costs by closing the office. It’s not clear what will happen to the employees.
Fact Check: No evidence of Louisiana man fraudulently collecting $1 million in Social Security
A viral allegation about a Louisiana man collecting over $1 million in annual Social Security benefits is unsubstantiated, contrary to posts online suggesting the man had defrauded the system.