Social Security, DOGE cuts

Former Social Security Head Warns System Could ‘Collapse’ in ‘Next 30 to 90 Days’
Martin O’Malley, former Social Security commissioner under the Biden administration, sounded the alarm over the Department of Government Efficiency’s cost-cutting measures at the agency, warning that the Social Security Administration could “collapse” within the next 30 to 90 days.
O’Malley: DOGE cuts could soon trigger Social Security system ‘collapse’
Martin O’Malley, the former commissioner of the Social Security Administration (SSA), said Monday the recent cuts made by tech billionaire Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency
Social Security Administration to cut 7,000 workers
The U.S. government agency that provides benefits to tens of millions of older Americans plans to cut 7,000 workers, it announced on Friday, as part of the Trump administration's plan to slash the size of the federal workforce.
Social Security Administration to Cut Roughly 7,000 Workers
The agency is also restructuring and closing six of 10 regional offices that coordinate and provide support to employees who serve beneficiaries.
Former Social Security Commissioner Martin O'Malley Says DOGE Cuts Could Interrupt Benefits
Donald Trump's purge of the federal workforce could cause a system failure at the Social Security Administration, the agency's former leader warned.
Ex-Social Security leader sounds alarm: DOGE staff cuts will lead to ‘total collapse’ of systems
O’Malley’s comments come in response to planned cuts taking place at the SSA. Last week, the agency issued a press release saying it aims to cut the workforce from approximately 57,000 employees to 50,

Elon Musk Calls Social Security a Ponzi Scheme

Former Social Security Chief Warns Musk’s Meddling Could Lead To ‘System Collapse’
Martin O’Malley, the former Social Security Administration commissioner, says Trump and Musk’s cuts could lead to “an ...
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Social Security Disability Insurance March 2025: Here's When You'll Get Your Money
The next round of Social Security Disability Insurance payments is headed out soon. Here's when to expect your money.
Watch live: Democrats speak out against plans for Social Security Administration job cuts
Senate Democrats are sounding the alarm over expected “significant workforce reductions” at the Social Security ...
Social Security worker offers client cash for sex in MA, feds say. ‘Help each other out’
After seeing a client who had lost her job, federal prosecutors said a Social Security employee offered the woman money in ...
Ex-Social Security worker in Mass. pleads guilty to trying to recruit beneficiary into prostitution
A former Social Security Administration employee in Massachusetts has pleaded guilty to using his job to try and recruit a ...
Higher Social Security payments, back pay for 3.2 million people: Who qualifies?
More than 3.2 million Social Security recipients will receive one-time retroactive payments and higher monthly benefit checks due to a new law.
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Government rescinds total closure of Campbellsville Social Security Office after public outcry
After Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) listed a Social Security Administration (SSA) office in ...
A look ahead at the new administration's likely policy priorities for cybersecurity and data privacy
Austin Manes and Nicholas Tonckens of Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP discuss privacy and cybersecurity policy under the ...