social security department of government efficiency

Social Security, Trump

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 millions of people over 100 years old” receive improper benefits from Social Security.

The New York Times · 2d

Millions of Dead People on Social Security? The Agency’s Own Data Says Otherwise.

The database includes millions of Americans who are probably dead but who have no death records. But they generally don’t collect checks, as Musk and Trump suggest.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

Trump's new Social Security head admits dead Americans 'aren't necessarily' getting checks

In a statement Wednesday, newly named Social Security Acting Commissioner Lee Dudek addressed what he called "recent reporting" about the number of people older than age 100 who could be receiving benefits from Social Security.

Social Security, DOGE

CNN on MSN · 2d

What DOGE could gain by accessing your Social Security data

When people think of Social Security, they typically think of monthly benefits — for the roughly 69 million retirees, disabled workers, dependents and survivors who receive them today.

Kiplinger · 11h

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.

The Associated Press - Busines… · 3d

Social Security head steps down over DOGE access of recipient information: AP sources

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.

18hon MSN

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.

9hon MSN

Social Security Administration official clarifies which Green Bay office space targeted by DOGE

The General Services Administration said it is "reviewing all options to optimize our footprint and building utilization." ...

Top Social Security Official Leaves After Musk Team Seeks Data Access

The departure of the acting commissioner is the latest backlash to the Department of Government Efficiency’s efforts to ...

2don MSN

Here’s a key Social Security issue that Elon Musk’s DOGE task force could tackle — and it’s not fraud

Overpayments can be both costly to the government and to the beneficiaries who face aggressive efforts to claw back the funds ...

Resignations and anticipated firings as Trump overhaul of federal government continues

The top official at the Social Security Administration resigned, after refusing to give the Department of Government Efficiency access to sensitive information. The head of the Food and Drug ...

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