Social Security, Elon Musk and DOGE

Elon Musk Issues Update on Social Security: 'Increasingly Optimistic'
Elon Musk has said that Social Security benefits could increase as the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) continues its investigations into the Social Security Administration (SSA). Social Security benefits are paid monthly,
Musk’s DOGE descends on Social Security Administration
Elon Musk’s team has descended on an already understaffed Social Security Administration, which now faces further workforce cuts and closures of vital local offices.
Anxiety Mounts Among Social Security Recipients as DOGE Troops Settle In
Social Security will not be touched,” Trump answered, echoing a promise he has been making for years. Despite his eagerness to explode treaties, shutter entire government agencies and abandon decades-old ways of doing things,
Elon Musk’s claims of Social Security fraud don’t hold up. Here’s why.
Coding quirks and old technology undermine his claim that millions of Americans older than 100 are getting checks, experts say.
Could Social Security Records Be Erased? What Musk's DOGE Access Means
DOGE gaining entry to the Social Security database has raised fears the unofficial agency could alter records and cause delays for recipients.
Musk and his DOGE operation eye the Social Security Administration
As DOGE arrives at the SSA and Elon Musk makes dubious claims about Social Security checks, the political risks are great.
Top Social Security official exits after clash with Musk’s DOGE over data
Yet another top career staffer is leaving the administration amid a disagreement over a request by Elon Musk’s team for sensitive government information.
Social Security's top official resigns after clash with Elon Musk's DOGE
The top Social Security official stepped down after refusing to provide Elon Musk's DOGE access to sensitive government records.
Musk says DOGE found Social Security fraud. O’Malley disputes claims.
Elon Musk suggests millions of Americans 100 or older are receiving Social Security benefits. A former Social Security Administration leader insists otherwise.
Not what it seems: Clarifying the DOGE allegations about Social Security
Despite all the rumors to the contrary, Social Security benefit checks are NOT being sent to people who died a long time ago.
Musk promises DOGE could increase the Social Security pension
Elon Musk has sparked a conversation about the potential for increased Social Security benefits through the efforts of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Lawmakers warn Elon Musk-led DOGE to ‘keep your hands off our Social Security’ — should retirees be concerned?
Lawmakers warn DOGE to ‘keep your hands off our Social Security’ amid Elon Musk-led budget cuts — should millions of retired ...
Worker removed for aiding DOGE Is made Social Security boss within days
Leland Dudek’s weekend started with a phone call removing him from his job at the Social Security Administration after giving ...
As DOGE continues federal budget cuts, Elon Musk turns focus to people over 100 receiving Social Security benefits
Amid efforts to cut wasteful federal spending, there's new scrutiny on just how long some Social Security beneficiaries have ...