Social Security, DOGE Screw-Ups

Here’s What We Know About Trump And Musk’s Social Security Plans—As Agency Head Reportedly Says They’ll ‘Make Mistakes’
The Social Security Administration announced Friday it's cutting 7,000 jobs, as Trump and Musk have claimed there's fraud at the agency.
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 unfamiliar with the nuances of the agency’s programs.
Social Security Administrator Warns There Will Be DOGE Screw-Ups With Cuts
The acting head of the Social Security Administration told a meeting of senior staff and legal-aid lawyers that Elon Musk’s federal cost-cutting task force “will make mistakes” as it pushes the agency to cut thousands of jobs and dramatically slash spending.
Social Security Administration Announces 'Significant Workforce Reductions' Ahead
Democrats accused the Trump administration of "putting Social Security benefits at risk by firing the staff who help beneficiaries."
How Social Security cuts could put millions of older Americans at risk
President Trump continues to claim his administration won’t touch Social Security. But as Elon Musk and the so-called Department of Government Efficiency look to slash federal jobs and spending, the Social Security Administration has plans to cut 12 percent of its workforce.
Social Security Administration bans reading ‘general news’ at work
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has banned reading “general news” websites at work, The Hill has learned. “Social Security employees should be focused on mission-critical work and serving the American people,
Social Security Administration could cut up to 50% of its workforce
The Social Security Administration is preparing to lay off at least 7,000 people from its workforce of 60,000 — and the final reduction in force number could be as high as 50%, according to two people familiar with the agency’s plans who are not authorized to speak publicly.
Social Security Administration to Cut Roughly 7,000 Workers
The agency is also restructuring and closing six of 10 regional offices that coordinate and provide support to employees who serve beneficiaries.
Veteran analyst makes crucial Social Security prediction amid DOGE cuts
"There are a couple of key action steps to take as you think about what could happen because of cuts to the Social Security Administration," Powell said. "One is to make sure you
Social Security Chief Privately Admits DOGE Will Wreck Things
The Department of Government Efficiency’s influence at the Social Security Administration is growing to be too much even for the agency’s Trump-loving acting commissioner, who privately warned that Elon Musk and his team will soon make serious mistakes.
Social Security Workers Aren’t Allowed to Read This Story
New internet restrictions at the embattled SSA have cut off access to WIRED, along with other “general news” websites like ...
Trump’s Administration Orders Staffers to Stop Reading the News at Work
Donald Trump’s Social Security Administration just directed employees not to read “general news” content on their work ...
Social Security Issues Update on Trump's Dead Recipient Claims
The president said this week that Social Security databases show millions of people aged above 100 years and "money is being ...
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Social Security Administration announces more than $800 million in savings
The Social Security Administration has identified $800 million in cost savings for fiscal 2025. The savings come from the SSA reevaluating contracts and grants, payroll, information technology ...
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Social Security Employees Barred From Reading News, Online Shopping at Work as DOGE Takes Aim at Agency
The Social Security Administration has blocked employees from reading news, shopping, and browsing sports sites during ...