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Social Security Chief Threatens to 'Turn Off' Agency After DOGE Blocked From Accessing Americans' Personal Data

A legal battle over government data access has led the Social Security chief to threaten shutting down agency operations.

Latin Times

Pesky Judges

Courts stop DOGE from accessing Social Security Administration data and prevent Homeland Security from deporting Georgetown fellow Badar Khan Suri.

Reason

DOGE's plans for social security are a 'backdoor' way to cut payments, experts warn: 'This is the most serious threat I've ever seen to it’

Elon Musk’s government efficiency team, DOGE, is taking aim at Social Security, claiming fraud while pushing controversial changes.

Fortune

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Federal Judge Halts DOGE's Access To Social Security Data Over Privacy Concerns

One of the systems accessed by DOGE is called Numident, or Numerical Identification, which is referred to within the agency as the "crown jewels." Numident holds personal information of everyone who has applied for or received a Social Security number.

International Business Times

Judge blocks Elon Musk’s Doge from accessing social security records

Ellen Hollander calls Trump aide’s hunt for supposed fraud a ‘fishing expedition’ in temporary restraining order

The Guardian - US

Elon Musk's DOGE Faces Significant Setback In Its Social Security Offensive

A federal judge has blocked DOGE from accessing Social Security Administration systems holding personal data of millions of Americans

Latin Times

Social Security's New In-Person ID Checks Spark Backlash from Advocates, Retirees

Social Security's new in-person ID verification policy sparks backlash from retirees and advocates over accessibility concerns.

International Business Times

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Social Security in-person identity checks opposed by advocates and retirees alike

The Social Security Administration’s plan to require in-person identity checks for millions of new and existing recipients has drawn ire from lawmakers, advocacy groups and program recipients who are concerned that the government is placing barriers in front of people seeking to access their benefits

The Independent UK

The SSA Has Rolled Back Some Changes to the Application Process and Extended the Timeline: Here's What You Need to Know

The SSA is transitioning to stronger identity verification procedures for both new benefit claims and direct deposit changes.

Kiplinger

Musk echoes rightwing conspiracy theories to defend social security cuts

Doge head makes unfounded claim that Democrats use fraud in programs such as Medicare to boost voting ranks

The Guardian - US

Social Security Launching Major Update to 'Identity Proofing' Payments to 70 Million Americans

Benefit claimants will no longer be able to verify their identity with the Social Security Administration over the phone

Latin Times

Major change for millions of new and existing Social Security recipients

In an effort to limit fraudulent claims, recipients and applicants will no longer be able to verify their identity over the phone

The Independent UK

Proposed Trump policy could force thousands of citizens applying for social security benefits to verify their identities in person

While the move could potentially protect against fraud, it could also cause long wait times and mass disruption.

Fortune

What Trump Has Done With Social Security So Far

Since President Trump took office, he has proposed or initiated changes to how Social Security functions. Here's a roundup.

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DOGE is flirting with the third rail of American politics — errors could lead to delayed or interrupted benefits, a former top Social Security staffer says

The White House says that it won’t mess with Social Security, Medicare, or Medicaid benefits, but the loss of expertise raises concerns.

The Independent UK

‘Where’s Elon Musk?’ Democratic Rep angrily calls out missing ‘genius’ at DOGE hearing

A House committee hearing turned explosive when Connecticut Congressman John Larson blasted “genius” Elon Musk for not showing up to a hearing concerning the cuts he was overseeing through the Department of Government Efficiency.

Kiplinger

13 Social Security Field Offices Are Suspending In-Person Services

A departure from closing locations, 13 local Social Security offices will temporarily stop all in-person service and will only be available by telephone.

Latin Times

Musk Escalates Offensive Against Social Security, Claims There Are 20 Million People 'Who Are Definitely Dead Marked As Alive'

Elon Musk told reporters Monday that federal benefit programs are riddled with fraud, suggesting that around a $700 billion cut may be necessary.

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Social Security Reverses Plan to Withhold 100% of Benefits to Recoup Overpayments

As of April 25, the SSA will no longer require beneficiaries who have been accidentally overpaid to have 100% of their monthly benefit check withheld until the balance is paid, reversing an earlier decision.

The Independent UK

DOGE’s haphazard takeover of Social Security risked data of millions of Americans ‘leaking into the wrong hands’

Tiffany Flick, a civil servant of 30 years, detailed the speed with which a DOGE associate was parachuted into the Social Security Administration to access sensitive data

The Guardian - US

Doge takeover of social security seemed ‘based on myth’, says ex-senior official

Tiffany Flick claims agents from Elon Musk’s government cost-cutting unit assailed staff with questions about fraud

Latin Times

Former Top Social Security Official Reveals DOGE Employees Demanded Access To Sensitive Data And Exposed It In Unsecured Locations

The former acting head of the Social Security Agency is detailing how the takeover by DOGE employees can expose sensitive data from millions of Americans

Latin Times

Former Social Security Commissioner Predicts Social Security Could Collapse Within 90 Days as DOGE Slashes Staff

Former Social Security Commissioner Martin O'Malley is slamming the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)'s cuts to Social Security staff and warning that the administration is heading for meltdown within 90 days if it continues on its current trajectory, according to a report.

Fortune

Social Security's acting chief privately admits DOGE 'will make mistakes' while cuts delay processing of claims, report says

"DOGE people are learning and they will make mistakes, but we have to let them see what is going on at SSA."

International Business Times

Social Security Administration To Recover 100% Of Overpayments Made To Beneficiaries

SSA Acting Commissioner Lee Dudek said it is the agency's "duty to revise the overpayment repayment policy back to full withholding."

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