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DOGE's Next Target: Social Security
By Melanie WaddellMusk and DOGE "are attempting to radically downsize" the Social Security Administration, an advocacy group says.
February 06, 2025
Judge Blocks DOGE Access to Treasury Payment SystemsAn interim order blocks Elon Musk and DOGE employees from accessing Treasury data while a lawsuit proceeds.
February 05, 2025
Treasury Defense of DOGE in Payment System Raises SkepticismThe Treasury secretary's response "raises more questions than answers,” Sen. Elizabeth Warren says.
February 04, 2025
Groups Sue Treasury Over DOGE Access to Social Security Payments"The scale of the intrusion into individuals’ privacy is massive and unprecedented," two unions and a retirees' group say.
February 04, 2025
Social Security Claiming: The Case of the Sole BreadwinnerJust because one spouse earned all the income doesn’t mean a couple shouldn’t carefully coordinate their claiming strategy.
February 03, 2025
SSA Answers Social Security Fairness Act QuestionsA Q&A from the agency answers questions on applying for retirement, spousal or survivors' benefits.
February 03, 2025
DOGE Access to Social Security Payments Raises AlarmSen. Ron Wyden is fuming over news that Elon Musk's team has access to Treasury's payment systems.
January 31, 2025
Trump May Give DOGE Access to Treasury Payment Systems: ReportThe systems send out bond payments, Social Security payments and tax refunds.