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.
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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 -
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 Administration acting commissioner steps down
The Social Security Administration's acting commissioner has stepped down from her role at the agency.CBS 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 -
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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 -
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