DOGE, Social Security and Americans

DOGE’s haphazard takeover of Social Security risked data of millions of Americans ‘leaking into the wrong hands’
DOGE’s haphazard takeover of Social Security risked data of millions of Americans ‘leaking into the wrong hands’ - Tiffany Flick, a civil servant of 30 years, detailed the speed with which a DOGE asso
DOGE accused of accessing Social Security data of millions of Americans
Labor unions are trying to stop Elon Musk’s DOGE from accessing Social Security data for millions of Americans. "They cannot explain why they want this data," lawyers said.
Unions ask court to stop DOGE from accessing Social Security data of millions of Americans
A group of labor unions are asking a federal court for an emergency order to stop Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency from accessing the sensitive Social Security data of millions of Americans.
Why Social Security’s Future Could Be in DOGE’s Hands
Trump promised that Elon Musk’s DOGE wouldn’t touch Social Security. But DOGE is already making cuts to the agency.
DOGE is searching through Social Security payments looking for fraud
DOGE is sifting through Social Security payments in an anti-fraud effort that has some worried the administration could deny payments to vulnerable older Americans.
What to know about Social Security office closures driven by Musk’s DOGE
Across-the-board cuts at the Social Security Administration are prompting questions about how the benefits of millions of recipients may be affected.
DOGE Is Supposed to Clean Up Social Security. Will It Also Cut Benefits?
Just as people tend to do their fair share of needless spending, so does the federal government. But that wastes taxpayers’ dollars and puts pressure on key programs that are essential to many people.
DOGE accused of accessing Social Security data
A group of labor unions are asking a federal court to stop DOGE from accessing the Social Security data of millions of Americans.
Unions File Emergency Motion To Stop DOGE From Accessing Social Security Data Of Millions
A disregard for our careful privacy systems and processes now threatens the security the data SSA houses about millions of Americans," according to an affidavit in the filing.
Former Social Security official describes hostile takeover by Musk team
DOGE officials also put millions of taxpayers’ private data at risk and refused to say why they needed access to it, the ...
Ex-head of Social Security claimed DOGE actions could cause payment interruptions. Here's context
Only time will tell if the prediction by Martin O’Malley, the former Social Security commissioner, is accurate.
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Former Top Social Security Official Reveals DOGE Employees Demanded Access To Sensitive Data And Exposed It In Unsecured Locations
The former acting head of the Social Security Agency is detailing how the takeover by DOGE employees can expose sensitive ...
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 ...
Social Security Insiders Warn Trump and Musk Could Break the Program
Former Social Security Administration Commissioner Martin O’Malley and agency employees say DOGE’s intrusion could mean ...
This Week in Medicare & Social Security - March 3-7, 2025
As the Medicare Advantage Enrollment Period draws to a close on March 31, 2025, beneficiaries have a crucial opportunity to reassess their health care coverage. Jae Oh, author of "Maximize Your ...
Maine babies will get Social Security numbers in hospital after Trump admin directive condemned
The acting head of the Social Security Administration says he rescinded and apologized for an order that would have required ...
What’s happening with Social Security? DOGE firings and Trump attacks raise concerns about checks
President Trump and Elon Musk have repeated false claims that payments are being made to dead people, which Senator Bernie ...