Top Republicans say they're out of the loop as DOGE downsizes Social Security Administration

Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency is moving to downsize the Social Security Administration with office closures, cutbacks on phone services and new rules requiring in-person visits for some prospective beneficiaries to register.
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