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
DOGE website lists Michigan Social Security office to close, but its exact location is unclear
According to DOGE's website, the department lists cutting an office building in Okemos. However, the Social Security Administration's website does not list an office in Okemos. Tim Dempsey, the township manager for Meridian Township,
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.
Social Security Administration aims to cut about 7,000 jobs, prompting fears of customer service impact
Calling its workforce “bloated,” the Social Security Administration announced Friday plans to slash about 7,000 jobs, or roughly 12% of its staff. The potential cuts are part of a larger reorganization at the agency in line with the Trump administration’s drive to downsize the federal government.
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 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,
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.