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.
Is DOGE targeting Nashville's Social Security Administration Office amid spending cuts? What we know
The Department of Government Efficiency has listed Nashville's Social Security Administration office as part of its ongoing efforts to slash federal spending. Here's what to know.
DOGE is on a cutting spree — and Social Security workers warn it's going to affect your benefits
The Social Security Administration offered early retirements to employees in an effort to slash the workforce. Workers said it'll hurt beneficiaries.
Protect Your Social Security Benefits As DOGE Cuts 7,000 SSA Jobs, Closes Offices
The SSA last week announced it would cut 7,000 of its 60,000 jobs plus close field offices and reduce regional offices as part of President Donald J. Trump’s mandate to reduce government waste and costs via the newly-named Department of Government Efficiency ( DOGE) initiatives.
Musk’s DOGE descends on Social Security Administration
Elon Musk’s team has descended on an already understaffed Social Security Administration, which now faces further workforce cuts and closures of vital local offices.
Social Security Administration could cut up to 50% of its workforce
The Social Security Administration is preparing to lay off at least 7,000 people from its workforce of 60,000 — and the final reduction in force number could be as high as 50%, according to two people familiar with the agency’s plans who are not authorized to speak publicly.
Social Security Benefits Could Face 'Interruption' Within 30 Days
A former SSA commissioner says system outages have occurred because of DOGE's cuts, suggesting a collapse could be imminent.
Former Social Security Commissioner Martin O'Malley Says DOGE Cuts Could Interrupt Benefits
Donald Trump's purge of the federal workforce could cause a system failure at the Social Security Administration, the agency's former leader warned.
Social Security payments could suffer interruption soon as DOGE causes ‘system collapse,’ former commissioner warns—‘start saving now’
Ultimately, you’re going to see the system collapse and an interruption of benefits. I believe you will see that within the next 30 to 90 days.”
Is a Social Security collapse coming? DOGE cut could cause it
Martin O'Malley, former SSA commissioner, raises alarms over recent government efficiency cuts, predicting a potential collapse of the Social Security system that could affect millions of Americans.
​Impending Social Security Disruptions: Former Commissioner Urges Immediate Warning Amid DOGE-Induced Crisis
Commissioner Warns of Benefit Disruptions Within Months. Social Security former commissioner says to 'start saving now.' SS benefits will be delayed.
Social Security Administration staffers can no longer read the news at work.
Workers are now barred from browsing general news, online shopping, and sports websites on government devices, unless they ...
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Social Security office in Big Flats targeted for closure by DOGE. Schumer says 'Hands off'
U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer said DOGE targeting the Big Flats office will harm area residents who rely on benefits.
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Ex-Social Security leader sounds alarm: DOGE staff cuts will lead to ‘total collapse’ of systems
“This is going to lead to total system collapse,” O’Malley told The Baltimore Sun. “It’s a very old, fragile computer system ...
Here’s What We Know About Trump And Musk’s Social Security Plans—As Agency Head Reportedly Says They’ll ‘Make Mistakes’
The Social Security Administration announced Friday it's cutting 7,000 jobs, as Trump and Musk have claimed there's fraud at ...
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Schumer: DOGE planning to close Social Security Office in Big Flats
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Social Security Workers Aren’t Allowed to Read This Story
New internet restrictions at the embattled SSA have cut off access to WIRED, along with other “general news” websites like ...
DOGE targets child support database full of income data
DOGE's attempt to access a federal database with sensitive information has provoked yet another internal disagreement.
‘We have a healthier country than I thought.’ Trump repeats DOGE claims of 150-year-old Social Security beneficiaries.
Elon Musk, who is heading the so-called Department of Government Efficiency, posted on his social-media platform X last month ...