Changes at the Social Security Administration

Social Security Administration: Reports of phone service elimination 'inaccurate'

The Social Security Administration is increasing its protection against fraud by eliminating the risk of fraud associated with changing bank account information by telephone, and requiring people ...

The Hill - Mar. 13

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 - 3d

These Are the 10 DOGE Operatives Inside the Social Security Administration

The team working at the Social Security Administration appears to be among the largest DOGE units deployed to any government agency.

Wired - Mar. 13

Social Security Administration to cut phone service for direct-deposit transactions

Account changes must be made either online or at a field office starting March 29.

MarketWatch - 6d

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 - 1d

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 - 6d

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

Social Security's plan to get overpayments back

The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced its plan to recover 100% of overpayments to beneficiaries. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser reports.

CBS News - Mar. 10

America's Own | Sunday on 60 Minutes

Young musicians' dreams were dashed when the U.S. Marine Band followed orders to cancel a concert featuring middle and high school students of color, a result of the Trump administration’s ...

CBS News - 1d

Which Social Security offices are expected to close this year?

Dozens of Social Security Administration offices across the country are expected to close this year as part of the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) cuts to the federal government. DOGE ...

The Hill - 1d

Statement of Purdue Pharma to 60 Minutes

Purdue Pharma provided the following statement for 60 Minutes' report Sunday, "The Settlement."

CBS News - Mar. 9

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

CBS' '60 Minutes' is unflinching in its White House coverage in the shadow of Trump's $20B lawsuit

As CBS' parent company considers settlement of President Donald Trump's lawsuit against “60 Minutes,” America’s storied newsmagazine is pulling no punches in its coverage of the new administration

ABC News - 2d

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 Administration

MarketWatch - 3d

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 - 2d

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. - 2d

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

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

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 - 1d

60 Minutes reports on drone invasions

Next Sunday, 60 Minutes correspondent Bill Whitaker reports on an investigation into mysterious drone invasions over restricted U.S. military sites.

CBS News - Mar. 9

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 - 2d

Under the Radar | Sunday on 60 Minutes

With news of mysterious drones flying over New Jersey and concerns about spying, 60 Minutes reports on another surprising story about drone incursions. Bill Whitaker investigates, Sunday.

CBS News - Mar. 13

Larkin's War | Sunday on 60 Minutes

Navy SEAL Ryan Larkin took his own life after tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. His father suspected there was more to his suicide than depression. 60 Minutes reports how one father's determination ...

CBS News - 13h

Senators to Trump Social Security nominee: 'You will be responsible' if benefits are interrupted

Democratic Senators Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Ron Wyden of Oregon are warning Frank Bisignano, the nominee to lead the Social Security Administration, that he will be responsible if ...

NBC News - Mar. 12

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 - 6d

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 - 1d

Radio Free Europe | 60 Minutes Archive

Late Friday, President Trump signed an executive order to dismantle the U.S. Agency for Global Media, the longtime funder of Radio Free Europe, among other media outlets. In 2023, 60 Minutes ...

CBS News - 1d

Mr. Clooney Goes To Broadway | Sunday on 60 Minutes

Jon Wertheim goes behind the scenes as George Clooney makes his Broadway debut, starring in an adaptation of the 2005 movie, "Good Night, and Good Luck." 60 Minutes, Sunday.

CBS News - 15h

Corita Kent made waves as the 'Pop-Art nun' in the '60s. A new center honors her legacy

Corita Kent used her bold silkscreens to advocate for social change during the '60s. A new center in downtown L.A. honors her work while in the city and beyond.

Los Angeles Times - Mar. 7

Musk's Social Security problem

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Senate GOP wants Musk to keep quiet on Social Security Elon Musk’s labeling of ...

The Hill - 13h

UConn women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma | 60 Minutes Archive

In 2004, 60 Minutes' Morley Safer interviewed University of Connecticut women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma about his coaching style — and the secret to the team's success.

CBS News - 13h

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 - 1d

Drones flying around the Northeast last year weren't the first swarm | 60 Minutes

Drones have repeatedly swarmed sensitive military sites. Current and former Air Force generals, along with a senior member of Congress, say the incursions pose a security threat.

CBS News - 15h

Tips to prevent Social Security overpayments

Social Security overpays its recipients by billions of dollars every year — and then asks for the money back. Here are some ways experts say you can reduce the chances of it happening to you.

CBS News - Mar. 12

Firing the Watchdogs | Sunday on 60 Minutes

Hampton Dellinger, former head of a federal watchdog agency, was among the first to be fired by President Trump. So were 18 inspectors general and the chief of the board that protects federal ...

CBS News - Mar. 8

Werner Herzog | Sunday on 60 Minutes

The name Werner Herzog may not be as recognizable as Steven Spielberg or Martin Scorsese, but over the last six decades, the German filmmaker has had a profound and far-reaching influence on ...

CBS News - 2d

60 Minutes Presents: Behind Bars

Inside the recapture of "El Chapo"; stories of the wrongly imprisoned; and, the music of Zomba prison.

CBS News - 2d

Werner Herzog: The 60 Minutes Interview

Werner Herzog had never even seen a movie until he was 11. Now 82, the visionary director is working constantly, still making movies no one else would or could ever dream of.

CBS News - 15h

Why Social Security’s Future Could Be in DOGE’s Hands

Trump promised that Elon Musk’s DOGE wouldn’t touch Social Security. But DOGE is already making cuts to the agency.

Inc. - Mar. 9

Changes at the Social Security Administration | 60 Minutes

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