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Elon Musk Suggests DOGE Team Will Scrutinize Social Security and Entitlement Spending
In an interview with Larry Kudlow, Elon Musk claimed that fraud in Social Security and other major programs was “the big one to eliminate.”The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
Social Security to curtail some toll-free phone services
Social Security will no longer let people change bank information by phone, alleging the practice is behind direct deposit fraud.CBS News - Mar. 13 -
Social Security says it will no longer accept bank changes over the phone
Those who need to change their direct deposit information with Social Security will have to do it online or in-person.The Hill - Mar. 14 -
Federal firefighters secure permanent pay raises in spending bill
Federal wildland firefighters secured a permanent pay raise Friday after years of waiting for Congress to answer their plea.NBC News - Mar. 14 -
Here’s how many ‘dead people’ really collect Social Security
Less than one-third of 1% are erroneously reported deaths that need to be corrected, according to the Social Security AdministrationMarketWatch - Mar. 17 -
Here’s how many Social Security workers are taking a buyout — so far
The Social Security Administration announced earlier this year it intended to cut its 57,000-person workforce by about 12%.MarketWatch - Mar. 18 -
Social Security Administration to emphasize in-person office visits to curb identity fraud
New identity proofing procedures to be implemented by the Social Security Administration will require more individuals to visit the agency's offices in person.CNBC - Mar. 19 -
UK cyber security watchdog warns on future risk of quantum computer hacking
National Cyber Security Centre urges businesses to migrate to stronger encryption methods by 2035Financial Times - Mar. 20 -
Pakistan army captain and 10 militants killed in a security raid in the northwest
Pakistan's military says its security forces have raided a militant hideout in the country’s northwestABC News - Mar. 20 -
Released JFK files reveal Social Security numbers of former staffers
The Social Security numbers of at least two former congressional staffers were revealed by this week's release of declassified JFK records.ABC News - Mar. 20 -
Hillary Clinton and Kamala Harris lose security clearance after Trump order
The US president also confirmed he was revoking the security clearance of Joe Biden and "any other member" of the Biden family.BBC News - 5d -
Who is Frank Bisignano, Trump's nominee to oversee Social Security?
President Trump's nominee to head the Social Security Administration told lawmakers in a Senate hearing he hasn't considered privatizing it.CBS News - 2d -
Social Security chief nominee vows to run agency "in the right fashion"
President Trump's nominee to oversee the Social Security Administration faced lawmakers' questions about his plans for the retirement program.CBS News - 2d -
Social Security chief nominee vows to run agency "in the right fashion"
President Trump's nominee to oversee the Social Security Administration faced lawmakers' questions about his plans for the retirement program.CBS News - 2d -
Who is Frank Bisignano, Trump's nominee to oversee Social Security?
President Trump's nominee to head the Social Security Administration told lawmakers in a Senate hearing he hasn't considered privatizing it.CBS News - 2d -
Who is Frank Bisignano, Trump's nominee to oversee Social Security?
President Trump's nominee to head the Social Security Administration told lawmakers in a Senate hearing he hasn't considered privatizing it.CBS News - 2d -
Social Security chief nominee vows to run agency "in the right fashion"
President Trump's nominee to oversee the Social Security Administration faced lawmakers' questions about his plans for the retirement program.CBS News - 2d -
New Social Security clawback policy starts this week: What to know
A major change in how the Social Security Administration (SSA) treats its overpayments is set to kick in Thursday.The Hill - 1d -
Social Security overpayment policy is in effect today. What to know.
Starting today, the Social Security Administration will again take 100% of a beneficiary's check to recoup overpayments. Here's what to know.CBS News - 12h -
Department of Homeland Security begins polygraph tests on employees
Four sources say the Department of Homeland Security has begun performing polygraph tests on employees to determine who might be leaking information to the media about immigration operations. NBC ...NBC News - Mar. 10 -
White House ‘not going to cut Social Security:’ LaCivita
The White House won’t cut Social Security, President Trump’s 2024 co-campaign manager Chris LaCivita said in a new interview in response to a question about tech billionaire Elon Musk’s comments ...The Hill - Mar. 14 -
New Vanuatu PM says he will ‘revisit’ 2022 security agreement with Australia
Exclusive: Jotham Napat said pact must be taken ‘back to the drawing board’ and should reflect climate change as security issue. Vanuatu’s new prime minister has said his government intends to ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
Social Security payments scrutinized by DOGE amid search for fraud
DOGE is sifting through Social Security payments in an anti-fraud effort that has some worried the administration could deny payments to vulnerable older Americans.ABC News - Mar. 10 -
How the Social Security Administration plans to take back overpayments to Americans
The Social Security Administration plans to take back overpayments to beneficiaries from their upcoming checks. CBS MoneyWatch associate managing editor Aimee Picchi has more.CBS News - Mar. 11 -
Senators to Trump Social Security nominee: 'You will be responsible' if benefits are interrupted
As the Social Security Administration cuts staff, that could impact the agency's ability to pay millions of benefit checks each month, Democratic senators warn.CNBC - Mar. 12 -
America needs a national economic security strategy to counter China's rise
The United States needs a National Economic Security Strategy to protect and utilize its economic tools and assets in order to maintain geopolitical competitiveness and deter the China's aggression.The Hill - Mar. 14 -
As Social Security faces an uncertain future, the debate on privatization heats up again
New leadership in Washington has prompted questions about Social Security's future. Some experts say privatizing the program could be the answer.CNBC - Mar. 14 -
Social Security requiring in-office visits for millions of recipients, applicants
The Social Security Administration (SSA) said Monday it will no longer allow individuals to verify their identity over the phone but instead require online authentication or in-person visits for ...The Hill - Mar. 19 -
Judge temporarily blocks DOGE access to Social Security records
A federal judge in Maryland on Thursday temporarily blocked the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing millions of Americans’ personal data stored by the Social Security ...The Hill - Mar. 20 -
Trump revokes security clearances of Kamala Harris, Hillary Clinton
The move comes after Mr. Trump had already announced last month that he was revoking former President Joe Biden's security clearance.CBS News - 5d -
Michigan State hockey's Isaac Howard secured the double overtime winner
Watch Michigan State's double overtime winning goal by Isaac Howard, securing the Spartans a second straight Big Ten Tournament championshipYahoo Sports - 4d -
GOP senator says it’s not honest to say ‘we’re not going to touch’ Social Security
Sen. John Curtis (R-Utah) says he believes conversations need to happen around changes to Social Security as Elon Musk suggests cuts to entitlements.NBC News - 4d -
Trump seeks to weaken US education, retirement security programs
Trump is undermining vital federal programs, such as the U.S. Department of Education and Social Security, by making it harder for people to access benefits, which could lead to a catastrophic ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump pick to lead Social Security Administration faces questions on DOGE involvement
Frank Bisignano, CEO of Fiserv, told senators he will do "whatever is required" to protect Americans' personal data at the Social Security Administration.CNBC - 2d -
Social Security chief: DOGE access to systems revoked after court order
Leland Dudek, acting commissioner for the Social Security Administration (SSA), said as of Monday the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) no longer has access to the agency’s systems in an ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump defends national security adviser amid Signal leak fallout
President Trump told reporters he does not believe national security adviser Mike Waltz should apologize for inadvertently adding a reporter to a Signal group chat.CBS News - 2d -
Trump defends national security adviser amid Signal leak fallout
President Trump told reporters he does not believe national security adviser Mike Waltz should apologize for inadvertently adding a reporter to a Signal group chat.CBS News - 2d -
Trump defends national security adviser amid Signal leak fallout
President Trump told reporters he does not believe national security adviser Mike Waltz should apologize for inadvertently adding a reporter to a Signal group chat.CBS News - 2d -
Starmer to drive through welfare cuts that could affect UK’s most severely disabled
PM faces backlash over plans to tighten eligibility, potentially leaving more than 600,000 claimants £675 a month worse off. Keir Starmer is to defy growing anger by driving through welfare cuts ...The Guardian - Mar. 16 -
In Turkey, Critics of Erdogan See Democracy Eroding After Istanbul Mayor’s Detention
Opponents say President Recep Tayyip Erdogan manipulates the courts and the media to tighten his grip on power, and now is trying to prevent a top contender from running for president.The New York Times - 5d