Social Security, DOGE

Anxiety Mounts Among Social Security Recipients as DOGE Troops Settle In
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. The consequences could be significant for millions of the most vulnerable Americans.
Social Security worker who was fired for aiding DOGE is made acting boss within days
Leland Dudek’s weekend started with a phone call removing him from his job at the Social Security Administration after giving information about the agency to DOGE, the government cost-cutting initiative associated with billionaire Elon Musk. By Monday, he was named the agency’s acting commissioner.
DOGE Reveals Social Security Administration Cuts
The unofficial government department has so far identified savings of just over $232 million with regards to the SSA alone.
Social Security Administration: DOGE Cannot Make Changes to Benefit Payments
The acting Social Security Commissioner released a statement that the agency will uphold SSA's history of protecting benefits and data amid concerns about DOGE access.
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 Chief Issues Update on DOGE Involvement
Lee Dudek, the new acting commissioner of the Social Security Administration, said DOGE staffers won't be able make changes to agency systems or payments.
The Newly Elevated Acting Head of Social Security Covertly Helped DOGE
Some Democrats have raised concerns about Leland Dudek’s leadership of the agency.
DOGE: Are millions over age 110 getting Social Security checks? 6 things to know about the claim
Elon Musk tweeted that millions over the age of 110 are collecting Social Security payments. Here are the reactions.
How a mid-level staffer rose to oversee the Social Security Administration within days
Leland Dudek, a mid-level career employee at the Social Security Administration, posted on LinkedIn that he was placed on ...
Social Security increase 2026: Here’s the latest COLA prediction, and it’s looking like it could be even less than last year
The latest cost-of-living projection for 2026 shows that seniors could see less of an increase than last year, according to ...
Trump, Musk Exaggerate Scale of Improper Social Security Payments to the Dead
President Donald Trump incorrectly interpreted data shared by Elon Musk when he falsely claimed on Feb. 18 that “millions and ...
Social Security Administration acting commissioner steps down
Social Security Administration Acting Commissioner Michelle King has stepped down from her role at the agency, a Trump ...
Here’s the 1 crucial Social Security issue that Elon Musk’s DOGE task force could actually help solve — and it has nothing to do with 130-year-old Americans collecti…
Millions of older Americans collect a monthly benefit from Social Security. And for many people, that benefit is their ...
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How many people over 100 receive Social Security benefits?
Here’s how many Social Security retirement checks go out to people 99 and older. Hint: It’s far fewer than Trump claims.
What All Retirees Need to Know About Social Security in 2025
Those who apply for Social Security under their FRA could lose even more from their checks if they're still working and their ...
Social Security Fairness Act Adds to Pressure on Safety Net
While the law seeks to level the playing field for many federal employees, the sustainability of the Social Security system is now facing even more challenges.