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Elon Musk is coming for your Social Security
Elon Musk has used his platform to spread false claims about Social Security, potentially leading to the theft of earned benefits, while President Trump is giving him the power to do so.The Hill - 3d -
Social Security Administration acting commissioner steps down
The Social Security Administration's acting commissioner has stepped down from her role at the agency.CBS News - 2d -
Former Social Security chief rips DOGE 'nitwits'
Former Social Security Administration Commissioner Martin O'Malley slammed employees at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) for its sweeping budget cuts and recent attempts at probes of ...The Hill - 1d -
No, ‘DOGE’ cannot save Social Security or Medicare
I don’t care how many dead people they think they see in the Social Security system — the numbers aren’t there.MarketWatch - 1h -
Are ‘150-year-old’ Americans really collecting Social Security? And 4 other common questions on Social Security fraud.
The Trump administration says millions of Americans — some as old as 250 and beyond — are receiving benefits.MarketWatch - 1h -
Democrats rally against Musk: ‘Hands off our Social Security’
Democrats rallied against billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk, who also heads up President Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), outside the Social Security Administration’s headquarters ...The Hill - Feb. 10 -
Trump counts pennies while Social Security and Medicare burn
Trump’s latest idea may be popular, but won’t get us far.MarketWatch - Feb. 11 -
Elon Musk turns his sights to Social Security. Could he cut it?
For tens of millions of Americans, Social Security is the most vital federal program of allMarketWatch - Feb. 12 -
Social Security COLA could fall in 2026, forecasts say
Social Security’s cost-of-living adjustment may be slightly lower in 2026, even as inflation remains high.MarketWatch - Feb. 13 -
No, 150-Year-Olds Aren’t Collecting Social Security Benefits
Elon Musk claims to have found rampant fraud in the Social Security Administration. There’s a much simpler explanation.Wired - 2d -
Plane Crashes in Toronto and Social Security Head Resigns: Listen to ‘The Headlines’
Plus, meat raffles: like bingo, but with beef.The New York Times - 2d -
Top Social Security official steps down after disagreement with DOGE
NBC News has learned that the acting commissioner of the Social Security Administration, Michelle King, has resigned after refusing a request from the Department of Government Efficiency to access ...NBC News - 2d -
DOGE Push for Social Security Data Prompts Acting Head to Quit
Michelle King, a 30-year veteran of the Social Security Administration, resigned under pressure over the weekend after resisting DOGE efforts to access sensitive information.Inc. - 2d -
Millions of dead people aren't getting Social Security checks, despite claims
The Trump administration is falsely claiming that tens of millions of dead people over 100 years old are receiving improper Social Security paymentsABC News - 1d -
Musk misreads Social Security data, millions of dead people not on benefits: Experts
President Donald Trump and Elon Musk are falsely implying that millions of dead Americans are receiving Social Security benefits, experts told ABC News.ABC News - 22h -
My mother did not receive Social Security after my father died. Could a new law change that?
“My mom has always been a school teacher and never paid into Social Security.”MarketWatch - Feb. 10 -
'Keep your hands off our Social Security,' lawmakers warn amid DOGE budget cuts
As the Trump administration seeks to make massive cuts to federal spending, certain lawmakers and advocates say Social Security shouldn't be a target.CNBC - Feb. 11 -
Rich retirees win if Trump ends taxes on Social Security benefits — but there are plenty of losers
Well-off retirees stand to gain thousands of dollars in tax savings every year if President Donald Trump succeeds in his bid to exempt Social Security benefits from income taxes, while younger ...MarketWatch - Feb. 12 -
Will I avoid the Social Security earnings limit by putting 85% of my income into my 401(k)?
“If I apply for Social Security will the money that I put into my 401(k) count towards my gross income?”MarketWatch - Feb. 12 -
Why benefit increases prompted by the Social Security Fairness Act may be difficult to implement
A new law will provide Social Security benefit increases for more than 3.2 million individuals. Yet it may take more than a year before some see the money.CNBC - 6d -
Why the way you think about Social Security and retirement income is all wrong, says index fund legend
Social Security should be seen as an income stream for an investment portfolio, especially when considering overall wealth, says index fund guru Charley Ellis.CNBC - 5d -
They fought for the Social Security Fairness Act. Now they're waiting to see benefit increases
A new law put into effect in January will provide higher Social Security benefits to more than 3.2 million individuals who also have pension income.CNBC - 4d -
Top Social Security Official Leaves After Musk Team Seeks Data Access
The departure of the acting commissioner is the latest backlash to the Department of Government Efficiency’s efforts to access sensitive data.The New York Times - 2d -
Top Social Security official steps down after disagreement with DOGE over sensitive data
King’s departure is the latest in a wave of exits from senior officials whose agencies have come into DOGE’s crosshairs.NBC News - 2d -
Social Security acting commissioner resigns and the cost of rebuilding for L.A. homeowners: Morning Rundown
In today’s newsletter: Top Social Security official steps down after clashing with Elon Musk’s DOGE. And what we know about the Delta jet that landed upside down.NBC News - 2d -
Social Security chief steps down over DOGE access to recipient data: Reports
The Social Security Administration’s acting leader stepped down from her role over requests from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to access recipient data, according to several ...The Hill - 2d -
Top Social Security official steps down after clash with DOGE, sources say
The top official at the Social Security Administration stepped down after a clash with DOGE employees over access to sensitive personal records, sources told ABC News.ABC News - 2d -
Here’s a key Social Security issue that Elon Musk’s DOGE task force could tackle — and it’s not fraud
Overpayments can be both costly to the government and to the beneficiaries who face aggressive efforts to claw back the funds, often years after they’ve received themMarketWatch - 1d -
As DOGE continues federal budget cuts, Elon Musk turns focus to people over 100 receiving Social Security benefits
Amid efforts to cut wasteful federal spending, there's new scrutiny on just how long some Social Security beneficiaries have been receiving payments.CNBC - 1d -
Trump and Musk Suggest Millions of Dead People Get Social Security. Here Are the Facts.
The database includes millions of Americans who are probably dead but who have no death records. But they generally don’t collect checks, as Musk and Trump suggest.The New York Times - 23h -
Acting Social Security commissioner clarifies claims about people older than 100 getting benefits
The Social Security Administration’s acting commissioner clarified claims promoted by Elon Musk and President Trump about centenarians receiving monthly payouts. "I also want to acknowledge recent ...The Hill - 20h -
Social Security chief refutes claims of dead 100-year-olds getting checks
Elon Musk had claimed that DOGE found evidence of 150-year-olds receiving Social Security benefits.CBS News - 18h -
Digging into Elon Musk's claims that people over 150 years old are collecting Social Security
Elon Musk has recently made several claims that 150-year-olds are receiving Social Security benefits. So the CBS News Confirmed team looked for evidence of improper payments or potential fraud. CBS ...CBS News - 18h -
Social Security chief refutes claims of dead 100-year-olds getting checks
Elon Musk had claimed that DOGE found evidence of 150-year-olds receiving Social Security benefits.CBS News - 18h -
Should you be worried about Elon Musk’s DOGE accessing your Social Security information?
Attempts by the so-called Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, to seek access to the Social Security Administration’s database have sparked concern that it could compromise people’s ...MarketWatch - 56m -
Tech vs finance: the social wars
No longer the most powerful profession, finance still provides better companyFinancial Times - Feb. 8 -
The Loneliness Epidemic Is a Security Crisis
Romance scams cost victims hundreds of millions of dollars a year. As people grow increasingly isolated, and generative AI helps scammers scale their crimes, the problem could get worse.Wired - Feb. 13 -
3 Reasons LinkedIn Will Be the Social Platform of 2025
LinkedIn is seeing explosive growth as leaders and influencers flee the chaos of other social-media sites.Inc. - 5d -
Top US Election Security Watchdog Forced to Stop Election Security Work
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has frozen efforts to aid states in securing elections, according to an internal memo viewed by WIRED.Wired - 5d -
Trump revokes Biden’s security clearance
President delivers payback for having his own privileges pulled by predecessor over January 6 riotsFinancial Times - Feb. 9