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An Elon Musk Friend, Antonio Gracias, Joins His Effort on Social Security
The involvement of Antonio Gracias, an investor who has known Elon Musk for two decades, suggests that Mr. Musk has made overhauling the Social Security Administration a priority.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
With Social Security Administration under temporary leadership, some experts worry what that means for benefits
Some experts worry new changes at the Social Security Administration may make it more difficult to access the agency's benefits and services.CNBC - 6d -
Social Security chief says he will 'continue to make mistakes' but vows to 'learn from them'
Leland Dudek, the acting commissioner of the Social Security Administration, outlined his vision for the agency in a lengthy memo to staff on Tuesday.NBC News - 5d -
GOP Sen. John Curtis says politicians are 'not being honest' when they say they won't touch Social Security
Sen. John Curtis said that "we're not being honest" when politicians say they will not touch Social Security.NBC News - 8h -
Trump hangs a copy of Declaration of Independence in Oval Office
President Donald Trump has hung a copy of the Declaration of Independence in the Oval Office, according to images he shared on social mediaABC News - 5d -
Unions ask court to stop DOGE from accessing Social Security data of millions of Americans
A group of labor unions asked a federal court for an emergency order to stop DOGE from accessing sensitive Social Security data.NBC News - Mar. 8 -
Rules for repaying Social Security benefits are about to get stricter. Here's what to know
Social Security beneficiaries who receive more money than they are owed will now face a 100% default withholding rate from their monthly checks, the agency said.CNBC - Mar. 10 -
Dr. Mehmet Oz may have underpaid Medicare and Social Security taxes, Senate Democratic memo finds
Dr. Mehmet Oz, President Donald Trump’s nominee to oversee the Center for Medicare and Medicare Services, may have “significantly” underpaid Medicare and Social Security taxes.NBC News - Mar. 13 -
Judge slams Social Security chief for agency shutdown 'threats' after ruling barring DOGE access
A federal judge reprimanded Social Security's acting commissioner on Friday after he told the media that a recent ruling may force him to shut down the agency.CNBC - 1d -
Social Security chief backs down on threat to shut down agency after DOGE ruling
The acting social security commissioner is backing down on a threat to cease operations at the agency after a judge blocked DOGE staffers from accessing data.NBC News - 1d -
Trump allies press the White House to dial back Elon Musk's media interviews over his Social Security jabs
Trump allies have pressed the White House to dial back Elon Musk's media interviews, worried about his criticisms of Social Security.NBC News - 14h -
Department of Education offices closed for "security reasons" after major job cuts announced
Offices at the Department of Education are closed Wednesday for "security reasons" after the announcement that nearly half the department's staff would lose their jobs. CBS News congressional ...CBS News - Mar. 12 -
Ex-Social Security official describes ‘significant’ risk of sensitive data going to wrong hands under DOGE
Tiffany Flick, a former Social Security official, detailed what she sees as a “significant” risk of sensitive government data heading into the wrong hands under Elon Musk’s Department of Government ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Million-dollar wage earners have already stopped paying into Social Security for 2025
In 2025, Social Security payroll taxes apply to wages up to $176,100. Workers with $1 million in annual wages have already stopped paying those taxes for the year.CNBC - Mar. 7 -
Rules for repaying Social Security benefits are about to get stricter. Here's what to know.
If you receive more Social Security benefits than you are owed, you may face a 100% default withholding rate from your monthly checks once a new policy goes into effect.NBC News - Mar. 10 -
How DOGE Cuts Aim to Push the Social Security Administration Beyond Breaking Point
Elon Musk’s federal spending and headcount slashing is supporting a longtime Republican goal: disabling the Social Security Administration while legislators can still deny they voted for cuts.Inc. - 5d -
Commerce secretary: No one but 'fraudsters' would complain about missed Social Security check
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick raised alarm over “fraudsters” receiving Social Security benefits, as Trump allies have ramped up rhetoric about potential waste in the program amid a major ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump topples civil rights offices at DHS
The Department of Homeland Security on Friday eliminated numerous civil rights offices, ending oversight of its immigration policies and avenues for public complaints. The department said it was ...The Hill - 2d -
DHS gutting offices that offer civil rights and immigration liaison services
The Department of Homeland Security said the offices "function as internal adversaries that slow down operations."CBS News - 2d -
Social Security Workers Aren’t Allowed to Read This Story
New internet restrictions at the embattled SSA have cut off access to WIRED, along with other “general news” websites like The Washington Post and The New York Times.Wired - Mar. 6 -
Social Security Employees Warn of Damage From DOGE
Current and former employees, both Republican and Democratic, are raising alarms about the damage cost-cutting efforts could do to the agency’s ability to serve the public.The New York Times - 4d -
Social Security Will Require Online or In Person Identity Checks
The new rule would require people who want to make changes to first verify their identity online or in person.The New York Times - 4d -
Even Republicans want to raise Social Security taxes
Wondering what fixing the program will look like? A new report gives us a clue.MarketWatch - 3d -
White House says Trump won't cut Social Security, Medicare after Musk remarks
The White House on Tuesday asserted President Trump would not cut Social Security or Medicare after tech billionaire Elon Musk's comments about the need to examine entitlement spending gained ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
No, printing your Social Security record won’t protect you — but doing this will
The key to your financial life is more accessible than you realize.MarketWatch - Mar. 9 -
Social Security to increase overpayment withholdings to 100% from 10%
The clawback reversal would apply to new overpayments and will save $7 billion over 10 years.MarketWatch - Mar. 10 -
What happens to Social Security, TSA and other programs if government shuts down?
Hundreds of thousands of federal workers are on edge as the Senate struggles to reach a deal ahead of Friday night's looming deadline.ABC News - Mar. 13 -
Chaos around Social Security sparks anxiety about scams
“Hang up, ignore the messages and report any scam attempts,” advocate says.MarketWatch - Mar. 14 -
What Social Security says to do if you're incorrectly listed as dead
An incorrect report of death "can be devastating" SSA says, as restoring benefits is a long and challenging process.CBS News - 5d -
Judge Moves to Limit Musk’s Power, and a Social Security Shake-Up
Plus, the tale of a stolen golden toilet.The New York Times - 4d -
Social Security pushes some beneficiaries to online or in-person meetings
The changes “will result in more headaches and longer wait times to resolve routine customer-service needs,” the AARP cautions.MarketWatch - 3d -
Judge blocks DOGE's access to sensitive Social Security systems
A federal judge granted a temporary restraining order in the challenge brought by unions who argued DOGE's access was unlawful.CBS News - 3d -
Federal judge blocks DOGE's access to Social Security records in blistering ruling
Judge Ellen Hollander said DOGE is "essentially engaged in a fishing expedition" and its methods are like "hitting a fly with a sledgehammer."NBC News - 3d -
Judge Bars Social Security Officials From Giving DOGE Unredacted Data
A federal judge in Maryland found that Elon Musk’s scrutiny of the agency’s data systems appeared to violate federal privacy laws.The New York Times - 3d -
Judge blasts Social Security fraud 'fishing expedition' by Elon Musk's DOGE
The judge's order blocks the agency from granting DOGE access to systems containing personally identifiable information.ABC News - 2d -
Bomb targeting bus carrying security forces kills 5, wounds 10 in Pakistan
Police say a roadside bomb has exploded near a bus carrying security forces in restive southwestern Pakistan, killing at least five officers and wounding 10 othersABC News - Mar. 16 -
Social Security’s COLA seen falling to 2.2% in 2026, leaving seniors struggling to keep pace
Over the last 20 years, the cost-of-living adjustment has averaged 2.6%, according to the Senior Citizens League.MarketWatch - Mar. 12 -
Who can help me with my Social Security problem now that staff and services are being cut?
Readers have a range of issues — and a lot of trouble getting answers.MarketWatch - 6d -
Musk uses immigration and claims of voter fraud to sell Social Security Administration cuts
Elon Musk has falsely claimed that undocumented immigrants are siphoning away billions of dollars worth of entitlements as part of a Democratic scheme for votes.NBC News - 4d -
Judge bars Musk's DOGE team from Social Security records in scathing ruling
The judge said DOGE launched a "fishing expedition" and failed to give any reason why it needed to access vast swaths of Americans' personal and private data.CNBC - 3d