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Social Security's Insolvency Is Driven by Benefits for the Living, Not Fraud by the Dead

Elon Musk claims to have uncovered massive fraud within Social Security, but those data are already well known and not a major problem.

Reason · Feb 19, 2025

Fact Check: Social Security Payments To Centenarians

The Trump administration's claims of widespread improper Social Security payments are debunked, with efforts underway to address less than 1% of benefits b...

Top News · Feb 19, 2025

Elon Musk Mulls £3.9K DOGE Dividends for 78M Taxpayers Using Savings From Reduced Federal Spending

Elon Musk will present Azoria CEO's idea to return 20% of savings generated from DOGE's cost-cutting actions on federal agencies to taxpayers via stimulus checks.

International Business Times UK · Feb 19, 2025

Elon Musk's War on Social Security: Will His Takeover Leave Millions Without Benefits?

Social Security Acting Commissioner Michelle King was replaced by Leland Dudek after she clashed with Elon Musk's DOGE over access to sensitive records of Social Security recipients.

International Business Times UK · Feb 18, 2025

Social Security Is DOGE's New Target: What You Need to Know

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency has set its sights on Social Security. Here is why you shouldn't panic.

Kiplinger · Feb 18, 2025

Retirees Get a Raise in Their Social Security Benefits

The 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will begin with benefits payable to retired Social Security beneficiaries when their January 2025 payments arrive.

Kiplinger · Feb 18, 2025

White House Defends DOGE's Social Security Audit Amid Democratic Criticism

White House defends Social Security audit, highlighting bipartisan support and commitment to eliminating waste and fraud. Public reception remains favorable.

Top News · Feb 18, 2025

Acting social security head who denied access to Musk team leaves agency

Michelle King opts to retire after 30 years rather than grant request by ‘department of government efficiency’

The Guardian - US · Feb 18, 2025

France adopts social security budget ending months-long state finance saga

The Senate has adopted the 2025 health budget, the final chapter in France’s tumultuous months-long budget process that felled the previous government. Francois Bayrou's government can heave a sigh of relief, but the final budget falls short of the belt-tightening initially envisaged.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 18, 2025

Elon Musk, DOGE Target IRS Tax Records: Is Your Personal Data at Risk?

Some wonder whether Elon Musk and other private citizens should have access to confidential taxpayer information.

Kiplinger · Feb 18, 2025