Social Security chief backs down on threat to shut down agency after DOGE ruling

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

Acting Social Security chief now says he won't shut down agency after DOGE ruling

A federal judge blocked the agency from granting personnel affiliated with DOGE access to agency systems containing personally identifiable information.

ABC News - 22h

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

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

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

The C.F.P.B. Remains Alive as the Trump Administration Tries to Shut it Down

Court orders have paused, and at times reversed, the Trump administration’s efforts to shut down the consumer watchdog agency.

The New York Times - Mar. 15

76ers' George shut down for rest of season

Paul George has been ruled out for at least the rest of the regular season after receiving injections in his left adductor muscle and left knee Monday

ESPN - 5d

Why Trump Can’t Immediately Shut Down the Education Department

Congress and federal law stand in the way of shutting down the agency, which manages federal loans for college, tracks student achievement and supports programs for students with disabilities.

The New York Times - 2d

Game Informer, Shut Down In August 2024, May Be Back From The Dead

Game Informer, the games journalism institution that began in 1991 and ran for 33 years before being shut down by parent company GameStop in August 2024 , may be making a comeback. The previously ...

GameSpot - 4d

Canada backs down from 25% electricity surcharge after Trump threats

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Tuesday he had agreed to suspend a 25% surcharge on electricity imports into the United States after having conversed with U.S.

NBC News - Mar. 11

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

Spectre Divide Is The Latest Live-Service Casualty, Game And Dev Shutting Down

Spectre Divide developer Mountaintop Studios has announced that the free-to-play game will be shutting down just six months after it first launched. While the 3v3 first-person shooter received ...

GameSpot - Mar. 13

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 - 3d

Detroit Lions Podcast: Breaking down free agency moves and Detroit's rule change proposals

The latest episode of the Detroit Lions Podcast breaks down recent free agency moves, who's left on FA market, and the Lions' rule change proposals

Yahoo Sports - 3d

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

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

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

Judge rules against Musk and ‘Doge’, finding USAid shutdown ‘likely violated’ constitution – US politics live

Federal judge orders halt on any work to shut down USAid and tells Musk’s so-called Department for government efficiency to reinstate workers’ email access. Donald Trump has called for the ...

The Guardian - 5d

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

Rollercoaster ups and downs of closed theme park adored by generations

Oakwood Theme Park has shut down after almost 40 years due to a drop in visitor numbers.

BBC News - Mar. 9

Changes at the Social Security Administration | 60 Minutes

After a 2023 60 Minutes report, Social Security said it would claw back no more than 10% of a person’s monthly check to recover an overpayment. That changed earlier this month under President Trump.

CBS News - 3d

Union sues Trump administration for shutting down student loan repayment plans

The American Federation of Teachers is suing the U.S. Department of Education for shutting down access to affordable repayment plans for student loan borrowers.

CNBC - 4d

What Happens When a Hub Like Heathrow Shuts Down

Lots of people need to secure hotel rooms and new travel plans.

The New York Times - 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

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 - 3d

Trump Shuts Down 3 Watchdog Agencies Overseeing Immigration Crackdown

The move comes as the Trump administration ramps up its deportation campaign, in some cases removing people with little to no due process.

The New York Times - 2d

Doug Ford on additional Trump tariffs: Canadians will 'not back down'

Ontario Premier Doug Ford fired back at President Trump following his latest vow to double tariffs on steel and aluminum, saying during an interview that Canada will “not back down” and called on ...

The Hill - Mar. 11

NFL free agency: Browns starter Bailey Zappe signs with Chiefs

After starting one game for the Browns in 2024, Bailey Zappe is heading back to the Chiefs in NFL free agency

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

Republicans want Musk to shut up about Social Security

Senate Republicans want Elon Musk to stop talking about Social Security, and the Department of Government Efficiency to leave it alone. Musk’s statement that Social Security is a “Ponzi scheme” and ...

The Hill - 3d

Elon Musk and DOGE Keep Eyes on Social Security

The tech billionaire has repeatedly suggested, without evidence, that Social Security is rife with fraud, even as President Trump denies plans to cut those benefits.

The New York Times - Mar. 15

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

Chiefs commemorate contributions of departing veterans after first wave of free agency

The Kansas City Chiefs gave departing veterans Justin Reid and Tershawn Wharton a shoutout on social media over the weekend.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16

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 - 4d

Call Of Duty Cheat Providers Shut Down Ahead Of Verdansk's Return

Four Call of Duty cheater providers have reportedly shut down, with the timing notably coming just ahead of the upcoming launch of Season 3 for Black Ops 6 and Warzone . Call of Duty has ...

GameSpot - 2d

Star Wars Hunters Will Be Shut Down Just Over A Year After Launch

Last year, Zynga debuted Star Wars Hunters , a free-to-play 4v4 shooter that introduced new characters and placed them in deathmatches in familiar locations from across the Star Wars universe. ...

GameSpot - Mar. 14

Flights Resume at Heathrow After Substation Fire Shut Down Airport

The blaze forced Britain’s largest airport to cancel or divert more than 1,000 flights on Friday and removed a linchpin of global air travel. Counterterrorism police were investigating the cause of ...

The New York Times - 1d