Social Security, DOGE

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.
150-year-olds aren’t getting Social Security — here’s a better task for DOGE
In a recent Oval Office briefing, Elon Musk offered reporters an example of fraud, waste and abuse that he purported to have found at the Social Security Administration. His search of the agency’s database had turned up millions of people ages 150 and older.
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 recommends closing multiple Social Security offices across the U.S., including in Illinois
The proposed closure comes after reports that the Social Security Administration is preparing to lay off least least 7,000 people from its workforce
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.
The Okemos Social Security office DOGE is closing? For starters, it's not in Okemos
A Social Security Administration building in Ingham County is closing but it's not clear when it was even last open.
Trump, DOGE to cut Social Security staff in half; O’Malley says it could cause significant interruption of benefits
The Social Security Administration has been told to cut half of its staff as President Trump pursues widespread cuts in federal government.
DOGE and Congress Should Look Hard at Reforming Social Security
Means-test Social Security, raise the retirement age, and let us invest our own money.
Rockford Social Security office on DOGE list of buildings to close
The Social Security office at 502 E. Jefferson St. is listed as one of the buildings recommended for closure by the Department of Government Efficiency.
Map Shows States With Most Social Security Office Closures After DOGE Cuts
Recent DOGE budget cuts have led to numerous Social Security office closures across the country, most notably in the south.
Rockford Social Security Office closure recommended to save costs
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is recommending the closure of Rockford's Social Security Administration (SSA) building, as part of an effort to reduce taxpayer waste.
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.
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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 ...
Trump, the GOP and DOGE have launched their attack on Social Security. You should start worrying now
I asked the Social Security Administration to reconcile its claim of a bloated workforce with the facts. I got no reply.
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 ...
What has Donald Trump changed in Social Security so far? What to know as Elon Musk calls program a 'Ponzi scheme'
Elon Musk is coming after what he sees as entitlement programs in the United States, including Social Security. Here's what else is happening.
Social Security Issues Update on Trump's Dead Recipient Claims
The president said this week that Social Security databases show millions of people aged above 100 years and "money is being paid to many of them." ...