Social Security, benefits

Social Security has never missed a payment. DOGE actions threaten 'interruption of benefits,' ex-agency head says
New changes at the U.S. Social Security Administration may put its ability to deliver monthly benefit checks at risk, former agency head says.
Acting head of Social Security Administration resigns after dispute with Elon Musk’s DOGE: report
Michelle King, a career federal worker who had been with SSA since 1994, quit over the DOGE disagreement Saturday and was replaced by Leland Dudek.
Social Security Warning Issued Over Benefits 'Interruption'
The former commissioner Martin O'Malley has said that the DOGE audit of the Social Security Administration may "break it."
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.
Social Security Administration preempts DOGE cuts with $25,000 ‘early out’ option
The SSA is offering voluntary buyouts ahead of "significant workforce reductions," which are part of DOGE efforts to downsize the federal government.
DOGE could affect Social Security payments
Concerns are mounting over the stability of Social Security as recent actions by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under Elon Musk's influence threaten the continuity of monthly payments to over 72.
Social Security Offices That Are Closing Because Of DOGE Cuts
As DOGE cuts ripple through federal offices and agencies, Social Security recipients should braces themselves for widespread office closures and cuts.

Social Security, Trump administration

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Elon Musk’s D.O.G.E will cancel social security benefits
The Social Security Administration has never skipped a check since it first started paying out monthly benefits over 80 years ...
Social Security's top official resigns after clash with Elon Musk's DOGE
The top Social Security official stepped down after refusing to provide Elon Musk's DOGE access to sensitive government ...
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Top Social Security official exits after clash with Musk’s DOGE over data
Yet another top career staffer is leaving the administration amid a disagreement over a request by Elon Musk’s team for ...
Social Security acting commissioner reportedly quits after DOGE seeks data access
Acting Social Security Administration Commissioner Michelle King worked for the department for more than 30 years and is one ...
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Trump Puts Anti-Fraud Expert in Charge of Social Security After Acting Chief Quits in DOGE Clash
President Donald Trump appoints a fraud detection expert to lead the Social Security Administration after its acting ...
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Social Security chief steps down over DOGE access to recipient data: Reports
The Social Security Administration’s acting leader stepped down from her role over requests from the Department of Government ...
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Social Security’s Top Official Quits After Requests From Elon Musk’s DOGE
The top official at the Social Security Administration quit over the weekend because Elon Musk’s Department of Government ...
Worried about Social Security staff cuts? Put money aside now, the agency’s former director says.
Martin O’Malley said DOGE’s involvement in Social Security will hurt beneficiaries. Brace for delays in service — and even ...