Social Security, benefits

Social Security has never missed a payment. DOGE actions threaten 'interruption of benefits,' ex-agency head says
New changes at the U.S. Social Security Administration may put its ability to deliver monthly benefit checks at risk, former agency head says.
DOGE is on a cutting spree — and Social Security workers warn it's going to affect your benefits
The Social Security Administration offered early retirements to employees in an effort to slash the workforce. Workers said it'll hurt beneficiaries.
Trump, DOGE to cut Social Security staff in half; O’Malley says it could cause significant interruption of benefits
The Social Security Administration has been told to cut half of its staff as President Trump pursues widespread cuts in federal government.
No, DOGE didn't discover Louisiana man using 34 different names to collect Social Security benefits
Social media users shared the claim in the form of a meme featuring a photo of Trump adviser Elon Musk holding a chainsaw.
DOGE cuts to Birmingham Social Security office raise alarms among Democrats and the public
The move, one of countless cuts being made by Musk and DOGE since President Donald Trump's return to office, has elicited outrage from Democrats.
Trump and DOGE could lay off 50% of Social Security’s workforce, what that would mean for seniors
A plan like this will result in field office closures that will hit seniors in rural communities the hardest," one lawmaker said.
Social Security 2025 payment schedule could be affected by DOGE cuts
Social Security beneficiaries have concerns regarding how recent cuts might impact the SSA's ability to maintain its 2025 benefit payment schedule.
Elon Musk’s DOGE announces closure of Social Security office in Michigan
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) says it is closing a Social Security Administration office in Michigan as part of ongoing cuts in the federal government. The agency -- headed up by Elon Musk -- posted the cut on the DOGE website this week.
Social Security Administration in Lawton among DOGE cuts
According to the DOGE website, the Social Security Administration Office in Lawton will now be closing as part of cutbacks. DOGE estimates it will save over $200,000 in real estate costs by closing the office. It’s not clear what will happen to the employees.
Birmingham Social Security DOGE cuts ‘devastating,’ Alabama lawmakers say: ‘Brace for impact’
But Sen. Linda-Coleman Madison, D-Birmingham, said the negative impact of these cuts goes far beyond Social Security office services. “This is going to have a huge impact on our local economy and Alabama’s workforce,” she said. “Alabama has taken pride in reducing our unemployment rates; seems like our president is reversing this trend.”
Social Security Administration preempts DOGE cuts with $25,000 ‘early out’ option
The SSA is offering voluntary buyouts ahead of "significant workforce reductions," which are part of DOGE efforts to downsize the federal government.
Social Security Administration aims to cut about 7,000 jobs, prompting fears of customer service impact
Calling its workforce “bloated,” the Social Security Administration announced Friday plans to slash about 7,000 jobs, or ...
Social Security Administration offering voluntary buyouts ahead of "significant workforce reductions"
The Social Security Administration is offering payouts to employees who voluntarily resign from the federal agency, ahead of ...
21 U.S. DOGE Service staffers resign over a refusal to 'jeopardize Americans' sensitive data,' letter says
The joint resignation letter was addressed to White House chief of staff Susie Wiles and uploaded to a webpage called ...
DOGE wants access to your tax and Social Security data. These two laws are supposed to protect you
Reports of the Department of Government Efficiency’s so-called “tech bros” accessing federal systems that hold vast troves of ...