DOGE, Social Security

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 Acting Commissioner Says Elon Musk's DOGE Is 'Critical' To the Administration
KEY TAKEAWAYS The previous acting commissioner of the Social Security Administration left after Elon Musk's DOGE attempt to access sensitive government records.Lee Dudek has been appointed the administration’s acting commissioner pending the Senate Confirmation of President Donald Trump’s nominee.
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.
Could Social Security Records Be Erased? What Musk's DOGE Access Means
DOGE gaining entry to the Social Security database has raised fears the unofficial agency could alter records and cause delays for recipients.
DOGE: Are millions over age 110 getting Social Security checks? 6 things to know about the claim
Leavitt said on Fox News that Trump directed Elon Musk and the DOGE Team to identify fraud at the Social Security Administration. "They suspect tens of millions of deceased people are receiving ...
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.
Social Security Administration: DOGE Cannot Make Changes to Benefit Payments
DOGE has limited "read only" access to data and will not disrupt or delay the disbursement of payments to beneficiaries, SSA Acting Commissioner Dudek said.
New Social Security chief was being investigated when Musk team tapped him
Data analyst Leland Dudek was suspected of sharing unauthorized access to information with the U.S. DOGE Service. Now he’s ...
Social Security's top official resigns after clash with Elon Musk's DOGE
The top Social Security official stepped down after refusing to provide Elon Musk's DOGE access to sensitive government ...
Lawmakers warn Elon Musk-led DOGE to ‘keep your hands off our Social Security’ — should retirees be concerned?
Lawmakers warn DOGE to ‘keep your hands off our Social Security’ amid Elon Musk-led budget cuts — should millions of retired ...
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DOGE: Millions over age 110 getting Social Security checks. 6 things to know about the claim
Leavitt said on Fox News that Trump directed Elon Musk and the DOGE Team to identify fraud at the Social Security Administration. "They suspect tens of millions of deceased people are ...
Elon Musk, DOGE could access your personal info. Will this impact tax refunds and Social Security?
The courts may block efforts by Elon Musk and DOGE to access Treasury's payment system. A huge trove of private data is at ...
DOGE is trying to access the IRS’s data on millions of taxpayers
Elon Musk’s team wants full access to protected sensitive information on millions of taxpayers.
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 ...