Social Security Administration staffers can no longer read the news at work.
Workers are now barred from browsing general news, online shopping, and sports websites on government devices, unless they get an exception for a legitimate business need, according to an email to SSA employees obtained by Rolling Stone.
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.
The state of Social Security amid Trump's cuts to federal workforce
As part of the second Trump administration's continued efforts to cut government spending, the Social Security Administration is facing a "significant workforce reduction" and reorganization of priorities.
Social Security Administration says it’s identified $800M+ in savings
The Social Security Administration (SSA) said in a release that it has identified more than $800 million in savings or “cost avoidance” for fiscal 2025 among information technology, grants,
Social Security Administration will have 'significant' cuts. What does this mean for you?
The Social Security Administraton's planning to ax 7,000 jobs. What this means for its workers and Social Security beneficiaries.
Social Security cuts might mean missed payments, expert says
In the 80-plus years since it was created, the U.S. Social Security Administration has never missed a benefit payment. But a former head of the agency said that could change very soon. Ex-commissioner and former Maryland Gov.
Former Social Security Commissioner has bold warning for retired Americans
Now that the aging Baby Boomer generation is enrolling in Social Security en masse, the trust is depleting fas
Is DOGE targeting Nashville's Social Security Administration Office amid spending cuts? What we know
The Department of Government Efficiency has listed Nashville's Social Security Administration office as part of its ongoing efforts to slash federal spending. Here's what to know.
Has DOGE uncovered widespread Social Security fraud? Depends who you ask.
As the Social Security Administration gears up for staffing cuts, Republicans are cheering on efforts by the Trump administration and Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency to uncover widespread fraud within the Social Security Administration.
Social Security head: I’m 'receiving decisions' from DOGE 'outsiders' that 'are made without my input'
The Trump Administration, with the help of the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), is targeting a wide range of federal government agencies for mass layoffs. And the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) is not escaping the Trump/DOGE cuts.
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 ...
New law ignites a wave of new Social Security benefit claims. And checks.
The Social Security Fairness Act eliminated the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO), ...
Social Security pays billions in retroactive payments averaging $6,710
The Social Security Administration is moving aggressively to issue retroactive payments for more than 3 billion Americans.
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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Chainsaw-Wielding Trump Administration’s Focus on Social Security Agency Sends Shivers Down the Spines of Millions of Older Americans
Musk’s cost-cutting measures are raising the risk of disruptions at the agency, which provides the primary source of income ...
Is Social Security money going to ‘millions’ of people listed as old as 149?
Trump drew laughs during his congressional address Tuesday when he alleged that the Social Security Administration (SSA) had millions of beneficiaries listed at 140 years of age and older. But is ...
9 Strategic Steps to Supercharge Your Social Security Income
To calculate your Social Security income, the SSA uses your highest earnings over 35 years, or your average indexed monthly earnings (AIME). If you don’t have 35 years of work history, the SSA will ...