Social Security, Musk

Could Social Security collapse? Columbus union member warns of risk of Musk, DOGE changes
A Columbus member of the federal workers' union is raising the alarm about the impact DOGE staff cuts and building closures are having on staff.
A Close Elon Musk Friend Joins His Effort on Social Security
The involvement of Antonio Gracias, an investor who has known Elon Musk for two decades, suggests that Mr. Musk has made overhauling the Social Security Administration a priority.
'DOGE Kids' Changes to Social Security Revealed by Head of Agency
New audio reveals Social Security head Leland Dudek admitting DOGE staff have broad data access amid Trump's agency overhaul.
Musk Hints Entitlements Like Social Security Are DOGE’s Next Target
The DOGE edgelord has views on popular entitlement programs that no politician could embrace without fear of extinction.
Next on Musk’s DOGE chopping block: Social Security, Medicaid, other federal benefit programs
The head of DOGE told Fox Business that $500 billion to $700 billion in waste needed be cut from federal benefit programs.
It's unclear how much DOGE tried to cut Social Security phone services
The Washington Post published an article (archived) titled "Social Security, facing pressure from DOGE, weighs big cuts to phone service." The story alleged that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiative championed by Elon Musk was attempting to push the Social Security Administration (SSA) to cut its telephone service for claims processing and direct deposit transactions.
Elon Musk Reverses Course on Social Security Phone Service Restrictions
Elon Musk has reversed course on an alleged plan to limit phone access to the Social Security Administration (SSA) after facing widespread criticism from lawmakers and the public. The reported move, which would have required millions of elderly and disabled Americans to manage their benefits online or in person,
Musk's DOGE makes it harder to change crucial Social Security information
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency will cut a system that allows changes to direct deposits to be made via phone, despite earlier backdowns.
Judge weighs blocking DOGE from accessing Social Security data of millions of people
Labor unions who are suing the Trump administration say DOGE’s “nearly unlimited” access violates privacy laws and presents ...
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Musk Keeps His Eye on Social Security
By Jess Bidgood Elon Musk keeps talking about Social Security. Two weeks ago ... But a court filing last week offered one glimpse of DOGE’s early activities in the agency.
DOGE staffers at Social Security have access to Americans’ personal data as Elon Musk hunts for dead people
At least seven DOGE employees were granted access to ‘personally identifiable information,’ government lawyers say ...
'Like hitting a fly with a sledgehammer': Critics say there are potential privacy risks from DOGE — but can Elon Musk's crew legally access your IRS and Social Security …
In addition, the executive order outlined DOGE has “full and prompt access to all unclassified agency records, software ...
House Dem goes on screaming rant against Elon Musk, DOGE: 'Shame!'
Democratic Rep. John Larson of Connecticut shouted about Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency during a House ...
How will working in Elon Musk’s DOGE affect young Bay Area tech whizzes’ future careers?
A crew of young Bay Area technology whizzes working at Elon Musk’s controversial cost-cutting Department of Government ...
DOGE Stimulus Check Update: Creator Clarifies 'Social Security' Eligibility
The proposed $5,000 DOGE stimulus would be issued per household, rather than to each individual taxpayer, including those ...
Govt. Shutdown & Social Security: Darcy cartoon
There are actually two government shutdowns now pending. The potential temporary shutdown controled by Congress. And the ...